Deer Mountain Campground

Located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River between Second and Third Connecticut Lakes, Deer Mountain Campground is just five minutes south of the Canadian border and 13 miles from Lake Francis. It is adjacent to the stretch of Route 3 north of Pittsburg, referred to as Moose Alley, which makes it a prime location for moose viewing. The 25-site primitive campground with 24 sites available by reservation and one for first-come/first-served campers. Each site has a fireplace, picnic table, flat area for a tent, and a parking space.
Deer Mountain Campground provides a great base for organized youth groups that want to explore the north country. Reservations for youth group camping are required and be made by callilng 603-271-3556 ext 402.

Park Information

• NO hook up sites available at this campground.
• There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites.
• Check-in time is between 1pm and 8pm and check out time is before 11am.
• Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and 7am.
• Generators may only be run from 9 am to 12 noon and 5 pm to 8 pm.
• All visitors are required to register and pay the day-use fee at the campground office. Campers shall not have any day-use visitors at their campsite between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the park office/store.

• Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911
• Park office phone number - 603-538-6965

Pet Policy:

Pets are not permitted in the cabin facilities at this park. Anyone found staying in a cabin with a pet will be asked to leave.
For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024

• Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
• Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
• No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date.

If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757

Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301

Firewood Notice:

Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience.

Booking Rules:

The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day.

Fee Information:

• The nightly base site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18. You must be 18 to register for a campsite.
• Extra adults are $10 per night. Additional children are $5 per night
• NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach.
• NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification.
• NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins.
• NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied.

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Site Rules:

No more than 2 tents can occupy a standard (non-group) site at any time. Only 1 trailer, pop-up, or RV (camping unit) per site at any time.