Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Sawyer Pond
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USDA Forest Service
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Easy Introductory Backpack but VERY Popular
This is a great beginner backpacking trip, great even for kids! The site has one shelter and 6 campsites available on the bank of Sawyer Pond. You can reach the backcountry campsites via a 1.5 mile walk from the Sawyer Pond Trail Head off of NH highway 302, or in 4.5 miles from the Sawyer Pond…
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Easy hike to a pondside campground with a lean-to or tent sites
Sawyer Pond was my introduction to backpacking more than 40 years ago. We approached it from the Kancamagus side, which necessitates a crossing of the Swift River early in the hike and may be dangerous if the river is high. The easier access is from the Sawyer River Rd, though until the road opens…
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Short Backpacking Hike
I visited this campsite on a Sunday night in September with my dog and it was lovely. I passed a few day hikers but was the only person camping, however I did speak to a family that was hiking down who said that the campground was completely full the night before (Saturday night). The trail head…
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Location
Sawyer Pond is located in New Hampshire
Coordinates
44.064183979999996 N
71.377971 W