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Sacred Nectar Sanctuary

11 sites · RVs, Tents280 acres · North Sandwich, NH

Sacred Nectar rests on the land of the Wabanaki Tribes. This land, now known by it's view gifting fields, is one of Sandwich's most treasured gems. The Historic Farm was purchased by Townsend Thorndike from the first colonizing family to claim ownership of this unceded land, the McCrillis family. It was Town's place to get away from the busy life. As time went on and his money dwindled and plans to sell off some of the land arose. Townsend's son, Nick, foresaw a devastating development of conventional homes that would diminish the soul of this sacred land that held so much magic. So, Nick decided to move back to the homestead to create an example of what a healthy life for the land and its inhabitants looks like. HipCamp was the first step towards sharing and opening up the land to create an ecofriendly, Intentional lifestyle. One in which we hope to share our way of being that brings awareness to the natural world we have fallen so far from. Nick and his tribe of like minds are creating a holistic, educational, retreat, workshop, and event center where people can come to learn how to co-exist in a harmonious relationship with nature and each other. Thank you for being a part of the healing. We hope you enjoy what we have created here :)

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The Hummingbird Center

43 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres · NH

The Hummingbird Center is an recreation destination and permaculture farm nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We offer a variety of lodging options ranging in cost from tent camping and shared bunk rooms to private indoor lofts, tiny homes, and school buses. In May of 2024, Nourish restaurant will be open during weekends at HBC, providing organic farm-to-table meals for the public and our guests–both indoor and outdoor seating is available. Thanks to our farm’s extensive perennial food system, Nourish has a rotating seasonal menu featuring fruit, herbs, and wild greens grown onsite. Call ahead for up-to-date details on hours and what’s in bloom! HBC is a retreat destination for mountain biking, skiing, and hiking, with private access to Green Woodland’s 23,000 acres of public trails next door! Our trails feature hand and machine-built features for riders of all skill levels. Under an hour of driving will get you to Mt. Moosilauke on the Appalachian Trail, renowned climbing at the Rumney Crags, and dozens of pristine NH lakes. Back on the farm, our swimming holes, hammocks, and communal fire pit offer peace and community connection after a full day of outdoor adventures. Guests are encouraged to recreate and restore amidst the natural beauty of our rural property, explore our orchards and vegetable gardens, and enjoy open-air, leisurely dining at our on-farm restaurant. Search for The Hummingbird Center of NH online to view our restaurant hours and learn more about our ongoing community events, including weekly yoga classes in summer of 2024. Quiet hours after 10pm please! Find us online at thehummingbirdcenter.com and @thehummingbirdcenternh on Instagram. 603-786-2366 No sewer hookups. Secluded spots for vehicles require high clearance and dry conditions.

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Stagecoach Falls

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Tamworth, NH

Welcome to Stagecoach Falls! Your very own private spot on the river. Bring your chairs and some firewood. A perfect spot to get away and relax with the sound of the river. All sites have wooden platforms for tents, Yoga or setup some chairs and just relax! Enjoy your stay! A little history about Tamworth NH since 1766 https://visittamworthnh.com/about Tag/Like us on Instagram! Stagecoach Falls NH https://www.instagram.com/stagecoachfalls?igsh=MWlsa3BwbjV2MXVlbQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Site 1 50 Amp Power and water Site 2 No hookups Site 3 30 Amp Power and Water (Breaker is located at site one if tripped) RV dump located on the left on your way out by the main road. BLUE CAP Green WM Trash dumpster rash bags only (no tents/canopy or large/heavy items allowed) It is located up by the road on the gravel pad in between the two houses. Black water flush early 2025 Check out our new property at Horseshoe Bend Private sites a few miles away on a deeper part of the Bearcamp River! https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-hampshire-horseshoe-bend-nh-88lh0571?share_id=1g81n0g1d77&utm_medium=share&utm_source=share_content https://www.publichouseonpagehill.com/ Amazing dinner with a view! They also have the Sunday best brunch in town! 20 min to Conway—lots of shopping, restaurants, things to do 20 min to Winnipesaukee Lake 10 min to Ossipee Lake Tamworth Distilling is a few miles away Franconia Notch is just under an hour away 20 min to Rattlesnake Mountain Mt Chocorua is minutes away Tamworth Farmers Market every Saturday 9a-12p New Hampshire Mushroom Company has tours every Sunday Looking for a hike, check out the 'Hike the 4000 footers of NH' facebook page or get on the Alltrails app There are things to do a few miles away in Ossipee as well Go Karts Lazer Tag Driving Range Axe throwing Mini Golf Although we've never seen one there are bear sightings in the area. Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, any food not in use, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking.

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Hussey Mountain Tree Farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents87 acres · Farmington, NH

ATFS Certified Tree Farm Est. 2004 Camp with your group at our private Tree Farm / Conservation / Recreation Area. Established in 2004, we are an 87 acre ATFS certified Tree Farm located in the Blue Hills Range in the Foothills to NH’s White Mountains. Choose from one of four unique sites / outdoor spaces to best fit your camping needs; book a combination to reserve a section of the mountain, or book all four sites for total privacy or for events. Our Farm spans the northerly side of Hussey Mountain from the base to the summit. Guests are provided with private access to several miles of multi-use nature trails, multiple scenic lookouts, a three acre PYO blueberry maze, and a dock on our private eight acre pond with available boat rentals. At the 2WD shared parking area guests are provided with a outdoor shower with hot and cold water, a portable toilet, garden hose for washing, a power strip for charging devices, and a spigot with potable water for filling containers. Over two decades ago we created our first campsite for the purpose of hosting family and friends. Folks enjoyed camping on the mountain so much they often would choose our farm over traditional campgrounds. Hosting campers became a regular weekend event, and to accommodate more people we created three more sites spread out across the property. In 2020, we came across the Hipcamp app and started offering private reservations to the public. Since, we have been hosting campers on a daily basis and continuously improving our sites / infrastructure / views. We’re excited to see what the next two decades hold; come join us on the mountain! Things to do on the mountain SPRING-FALL include... Hiking on several miles of maintained nature trails marked with clear signage for easy day/night navigation. Relaxing/taking in the scenery from several scenic lookouts located on and around the mountain’s summit; combined they provide a 360-degree view spanning from the NH/ME Seacoast to the White Mountains of NH, to the Green Mountains of VT. Fishing, paddling, swimming, or relaxing on our dock. Bird/wildlife watching, berry picking, stargazing and leaf peeping. This is a place you can easily spend a few days and keep busy! That said, if you’re looking to venture off-mountain and explore we’re in a great area to do that. We’re located only 7 minutes off Exit 14, NH Route 16 N. Places to visit nearby include... Baxter lake (public access) 5 minutes south. Portsmouth 25 minutes south. Lake Winnipesaukee 20 minutes north. Gunstock mountain resort 25 minutes north. NH’s White Mountains 40 minutes north. Conway 1 hour north. Things to do on the mountain in WINTER include... With snow, our unique network of forestry trails and glades are transformed into downhill ski/snowboard runs, snowshoe routes, and snowmobile trails. Site 1 Base Camp becomes ski-in, ski-out and is our only available site during ski season.

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Beautiful Woods & Mountain Views

5 sites · RVs, Tents900 acres · Whitefield, NH

If you’re seeking privacy, tranquility, and rejuvenation in the woods, you’ll find it at Camp Jack. Relax and enjoy your spacious private campsite in the scenic fields and apple orchards of our homestead, surrounded by hundreds of acres of private conservation woodland. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the delicate beauty of spring wildflowers blooming, take a meditative walk along mossy trails through the lush green shade of the summer woods, drink in the endless views of fiery autumn colors across rolling hills, or experience the magical fairyland of the Great North Woods in deep winter snow. Our homestead is located at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, with its endless outdoor recreation options. It's a 10 minute drive to charming downtown Littleton with dining, breweries, shopping, seasonal farmers market, and Ammonoosuc River trail. 25 minute drive to Franconia Notch State Park, with access to Cannon Mountain skiing, Mirror Lake swimming, the Flume Gorge and Basin trails on the Pemi River, and 800,000+ acres of White Mountain National Forest hiking that includes Appalachian Trail access. 30 minute drive to the start of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, which is gorgeous in any season and famous for fall colors. 50 minute drive to Mount Washington, highest peak in the White Mountains, with its famous auto road and cog railway to the summit (summit road open summer only). Whether you're a hiker, cyclist, fisher, hunter, leaf-peeper, snow sports enthusiast, or simply searching for peace, quiet, and natural beauty, the White Mountains offer something for everyone.

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Butter Hill Hideaway-Forest Retreat

4 sites · Lodging, Tents17 acres · North Conway, NH

A unique glamping getaway nestled on a mountainside, near Evans Notch in North Chatham, NH. We have three 10x12 glamping tents tucked away in the forest behind our home. Private and tranquil, each tent has a queen sized bed, with flannel sheets, front porch with 2 Adirondack chairs, 2 camp blankets, a fire pit, picnic table, and the basic cook wear and utensils for meals over a campfire. Follow the camp path to our wooded sanctuary, sleep among the trees, and unwind! Private walking trail on the property! Lots of local hiking, swimming holes, and scenic drives! 5 minutes to Evans Notch, NH 30 minutes to North Conway, NH 20 minutes to Fryeburg, ME 25 minutes to Bethel, ME

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Chipmunks Challenge

1 site · RV, Tent86 acres · Bethel, ME

Learn more about this land:Campsite is held in a small, level clearing of gravel and grass. Surrounded on all sides by tall pines and an assortment of plant and animal life. The White Mtn National Forest is right next door with hundreds of trails within a short drive. Plenty of lakes to choose from as well. Come gather friends and family (or just yourself if your a lone wolf) around the fire, enjoy a robust meal and recant the days adventure.

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Secluded Camp Convenient Location

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Bethlehem, NH

Learn more about this land: Our property encompasses 3 different campsites: 1.) Camp with Stone Fireplace - a private gravel clearing with functional stone fireplace on an 11 acre parcel. 2.) A Frame to Rest In - a new addition which is a tiny A-Frame structure close to, but separate from the Fireplace site and shares a driveway. 3.) Easy Come Easy Go - right off 302 and has a circular gravel driveway easy for RV pull-in with a picnic table and fire ring. --------------------------------------------- Located in Bethlehem at the top of the White Mountains close to endless hiking and biking. Both downtown Bethlehem and Littleton are within a 15 minute drive, supplying many choices for food and shopping. Rainy and need more options? Take the beautiful 1 hour drive to North Conway and visit the big outlet stores. Want more scenery and hiking? Take the 25 minute drive down to Lincoln and travel the amazing Kancamagus Scenic Byway (Route 112). This is 56 miles through the White Mountains with no gas stations, so you might want to top off while in Lincoln. Twenty minutes east you can get to the Mount Washington Cog Railway and will pass the Mount Washington Hotel on the way. Fifteen minutes south and you can be at Franconia Notch State Park.

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The Harraseeket Campsite

1 site · RV2 acres · Freeport, ME

Learn more about this land: Private 1.5 acre field off of Staples Point Road, 3 miles from downtown Freeport, 1 mile to Winslow Park. Field is surrounded mostly by forrest, only non-drinking water provided from the garden hose at the entrance to the field. Water is shut off late October through the winter but the site is available. Whatever you bring in, you take out; garbage, human waste, etc. There is a camp fire with benches, plenty of fire wood and a luggable loo if needed.

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Spacious Skies Walnut Grove Campground

86 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Alfred, ME

Escape to Spacious Skies Walnut Grove, a family-friendly campground nestled in the heart of scenic Southern Maine. Whether you’re arriving in an RV, pitching a tent, or seeking a cozy cabin, our spacious sites and range of amenities will make your stay unforgettable. Kids will love the pool, playground, and rec hall, while the whole family can explore nearby beaches, historic towns, and Shaker Pond. Plus, enjoy free Wi-Fi and easy access to the excitement of Portland and Kennebunkport. Book your adventure today and discover the perfect blend of outdoor fun and modern convenience! Imagine relaxing evenings by your own campfire, with easy access to the best of Southern Maine! Our spacious sites fit all types of campers, with water and electrical hookups, plus optional sewer, cable, and 50-amp service. Whether you’re rolling in with the RV or cozying up in a tent, we have the perfect spot to call your home away from home. Seeking a more rustic feel? Our charming camping cabins provide a comfortable basecamp, complete with bunk beds, a fridge, cable TV, and a porch for those classic Maine summer nights. Picture the kids splashing in the pool or bouncing on the jumping pillow while you soak up the sun. With trails to explore, a well-stocked store, and even free Wi-Fi, we combine the joy of the outdoors with those creature comforts you crave. Spacious Skies Walnut Grove is your gateway to Southern Maine. Unwind at Old Orchard Beach, stroll the streets of Kennebunkport, or immerse yourself in Portland’s vibrant scene – all within easy reach. Closer to camp, Shaker Pond awaits with fishing and paddle boating, while ATV trails promise nearby thrills. Ready to create unforgettable memories? Book your stay now and experience the magic of camping in Maine!

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Toad Hill

10 sites · Lodging45 acres · Chatham, NH

Toad Hill is a remote 45 acre property surrounded by pristine forest and located in the heart of The White Mountains. There is lots to do and see in the area. Hike, bike, snowmobile or ski from the door to waterfalls, ponds, or just around the property in search of birds and wildlife. Take a day trip to Province or Mountain Pond for both swimming and fly fishing. Toad hill also host a summer music festival and has beautiful sculptures around the property. Perfect for people trying to get away from life and into nature!

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Tent Platform on Forest Edge

1 site · Tent12 acres · Rumney, NH

Learn more about this land: This tent platform is the only campsite on our property. Short walk from the parking area. Private outhouse. 4 miles to Rumney Rocks Climbing. 12 miles to Green Woodlands Mountain Biking. 10 min. to I-93 and countless mountains, lakes and rivers. Quiet guests appreciated.

The best camping near Swans Falls Campground guide

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Looking for some quaint family camping and canoeing close to the White Mountains? Hop over the border into Fryeburg Maine and check out the Swan Falls Campground. It’s a great place to camp, hike, or float by the mighty (but very gentle and calm) Saco River. Great family camping awaits at this park, and after just one night we know you will be wanting s’mores.

Notable campgrounds

Tent Sites: Secluded spots offering a classic camping experience amid the whispering pines.
River Access Sites: Prime locations for those looking to wake up to the gentle sounds of the Saco River.
Group Campsites: Ideal for larger gatherings, these sites allow for shared moments in the great outdoors.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early: Reservations open in advance, so plan ahead to secure your ideal spot.
Off-peak visits: Consider camping during the weekdays or outside of peak summer months for better availability.
Stay flexible: Have alternative dates in mind in case your first choice is unavailable.
Explore nearby camping options: If Swans Falls is full, the surrounding area offers additional camping opportunities.

When to go

The prime time to visit Swans Falls Campground is between May 1 and October 31, when the river access is open and nature is in full bloom. The shoulder seasons offer a quieter experience, while the summer months buzz with activity. Always check for updates before planning your trip, as conditions can change.