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Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres

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· Bethlehem, Grafton, New Hampshire
5 acres hosted by Christopher S.
1 tent site
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Live like a local less than 12 minutes from Franconia Notch. Our site is just up the road from some of the most famous hikes, overlooks, swimming holes, formations, and ski resorts in New England—and 25 minutes from the Kancamagus Highway, connecting the eastern and western White Mountains and counted among the most scenic drives in America. You will never run out of things to do in any season or weather. This site is less than 15 minutes from Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake Beach, Profile Lake, Mt. Lafayette, and less than 25 minutes from Flume Gorge, Clark's Trading Post, the seasonal Ice Castles, downtown Lincoln, the Hobo Railroad, North Woodstock, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Mt. Washington, the Cog Railway, and so much more. Our 5-acre forest features just a single private campsite, with a huge tenting platform, granite fire pit, and a rocky creek passing right by the site. From the two-car parking area, a 200-ft. trail winds through the woods, over a wooden stream crossing, and ends at the site itself set far back from the road. Modern conveniences are also close by. It's 5 minutes to the nearest grocery / convenience store, 5 minutes to Rek-Lis Brewing, 4 minutes to Super Secret Ice Cream (James Beard Award nominee), 13 minutes to Polly's Pancake Parlor (our favorite) and countless other restaurants. 17 minutes to the nearest medical facility. Other Notes and Important Things: - Please pack out all trash. Cleaners are in high demand in this region and we will have to charge a steep retroactive cleaning fee if any trash is left at the site. - Likewise please let us know ASAP if trash is present when you arrive. - The tenting platform is 12 ft. wide on its narrowest edge. It's flat and dry, but there are no anchor points for stakes or lines. Freestanding tents are best, or you may want to pack extra-long guy lines. - Don't forget the bug spray, especially in Summer! That goes for all campsites in the White Mountains, especially creekside ones like ours. - A portable toilet with privacy tent is available at the back of the site. Please use the provided trash bags as liners and pack them out if used. Odor-absorbing pine shavings are provided. - Please observe quiet hours between 9PM and 9AM everyday. - Cell coverage is surprisingly strong here. You should have direct 4G LTE access on Verizon and AT&T, and 4G extended coverage on T-Mobile / Sprint. - You may want to pack a wood splitting axe. Feel free to burn any dead, fallen, or cut wood on the premises, but all firewood must be less than 5 inches in diameter.Live like a local less than 12 minutes from Franconia Notch.  Our site is just up the road from some of the most famous hikes, overlooks, swimming holes, formations, and ski resorts in New England—and 25 minutes from the Kancamagus Highway, connecting the eastern and western White Mountains and counted among the most scenic drives in America.  You will never run out of things to do in any season or weather. This site is less than 15 minutes from Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake Beach, Profile Lake, Mt. Lafayette, and less than 25 minutes from Flume Gorge, Clark's Trading Post, the seasonal Ice Castles, downtown Lincoln, the Hobo Railroad, North Woodstock, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Mt. Washington, the Cog Railway, and so much more. Our 5-acre forest features just a single private campsite, with a huge tenting platform, granite fire pit, and a rocky creek passing right by the site. From the two-car parking area, a 200-ft. trail winds through the woods, over a wooden stream crossing, and ends at the site itself set far back from the road.  Modern conveniences are also close by. It's 5 minutes to the nearest grocery / convenience store, 5 minutes to Rek-Lis Brewing, 13 minutes to Polly's Pancake Parlor (our favorite) and countless other restaurants. 17 minutes to the nearest medical facility. Other Notes and Important Things: - Please pack out all trash. Cleaners are in high demand in this region and we will have to charge a steep retroactive cleaning fee if any trash is left at the site. - Likewise please let us know ASAP if trash is present when you arrive. - The tenting platform is 12 ft. wide on its narrowest edge. It's flat and dry, but there are no anchor points for stakes or lines. Freestanding tents are best, or you may want to pack extra-long guy lines. - Don't forget the bug spray, especially in Summer! That goes for all campsites in the White Mountains, especially creekside ones like ours. - A portable toilet with privacy tent is available at the back of the site. Please use the provided trash bags as liners and pack them out if used. Odor-absorbing pine shavings are provided. - Please observe quiet hours between 9PM and 9AM everyday.   - Cell coverage is surprisingly strong here. You should have direct 4G LTE access on Verizon and AT&T, and 4G extended coverage on T-Mobile / Sprint. - You may want to pack a wood splitting axe. Feel free to burn any dead, fallen, or cut wood on the premises, but all firewood must be less than 5 inches in diameter.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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164 ratings · 134 reviews
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Stanislas C.recommends
September 1, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
Nice platform, and slept very well with the sound of the stream nearby.
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Olivia T.recommends
August 25, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
We loved tent camping on Christopher's land. It was beautiful, private and spacious. The sounds of the brook close by were really lovely as well. You can hear cars from the site but it's a fairly quiet road so not a big deal. We will definitely be back :)
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Samara M.recommends
August 24, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
We have returned to this spot two years in a row now and love it so much! It’s the perfect spot for a quiet camp out while still being close to tons of hiking trails and Bethlehem/ Littleton in case you need a quick restock.
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Paige Z.recommends
August 22, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
Amazing stay!!
The site was clean, private, and genuinely a hidden gem!! There were chairs on site along with the fire pit, platform for the tent, and a pop up bathroom with the essentials. Hosts were super friendly and easy to connect with. Definitely will be rebooking
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Alia K.recommends
August 22, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
The directions are clear and easy to follow. The walk from the car is about 1 minute just watch out for your ankles cause it is walking over tree trunks and a tad muddy if it is rainy during your stay. It was absolutely stunning with a river you here as you fall asleep
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Cam S.recommends
August 6, 2024
Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres
Best stormy night I’ve had
Great campsite! The tent platform was a life saver. Even though it was thunder and lightning all night, we still had a blast! My dog loved swimming in the river and having the camp area to herself. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Bethlehem, Grafton, New Hampshire, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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