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Sawyer Pond

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Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021

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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  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Sarah C., January 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Sarah C., January 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Sarah C., January 4, 2021
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Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2020

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…

  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Jean C., December 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Jean C., December 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Jean C., December 23, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

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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  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Hunter P., September 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Hunter P., September 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Sawyer Pond by Hunter P., September 20, 2020
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Sawyer Pond is located in New Hampshire

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44.064183979999996 N
71.377971 W

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