Campsites, Access Points, and Portage Trails

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Title Type Site Steward River Mile (Sea To Source) About State Campsite Status
Deer Mountain Campground Campsite State of New Hampshire 409

Drive-in access from Route 3. Just south of the Canadian border, this 25-site primitive campground is located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest.

New Hampshire Open
Lake Francis State Park Campsite State of New Hampshire 387

Drive-in access from Route 3. In the Great North Woods this lakefront park offers 45 sites for tent camping as well as some two-way hookups. The park offers excellent base for fishing, wildlife viewing and kayaking.

New Hampshire Open
Johnson Farm North Campsite Vermont Fish and Wildlife 370

Simple site at north end of field, tucked in a stand of Silver Maples, on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area. Great, gravel beach at most water levels. Box privy.

Vermont Open
Capon Brook Campsite Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Vermont River Conservancy 368

Located at mouth of Capon Brook on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area.

Vermont Open
Holbrook Point Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 361

Holbrook Point is situated under a canopy of silver maples on the edge of a floodplain forest, at a bend in the river, about 1.3 miles south of the Colebrook Bridge.

Vermont Open
Columbia Meadows Campsite Columbia Conservation Commission 359

Quiet campsite on edge of field. Picnic table and mouldering privy. Suitable for larger groups; please concentrate tents on the northern end of the meadow, to prevent damage to hay crops.

New Hampshire Open
William Schomburg Memorial Recreational Area at Lyman Falls Campsite Columbia Conservation Commission 351

A campsite has been developed for paddlers' on an island immediately across the river from Lyman Falls State Park and just upstream of the breached dam at Lyman Falls.
Land on the south-west side of the island, adjacent to the breached dam, and follow path to a large clearing with picnic table and fire ring. A box privy is located 100' up a path to the north.
This site was revitalized in 2018, during a workday in honor of William Schomburg, a long-time Columbia resident who helped conserve this land.

New Hampshire Open
Lyman Falls State Park Campsite Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation 351

Several campsites below breached dam. River and foot access only. Suitable for large groups.

Vermont Open
Belknap Campsite Campsite Northern Forest Canoe Trail 348

Small campsite, accessible by paddling or lining a boat slightly upstream on the Nulhegan River, just past the Rt 102 bridge. Foot access possible on a short trail behind a Northern Forest Canoe Trail kiosk off Route 102. Campsite situated on the river's north shore.

Vermont Open
Maine Central Railroad Trestle Campsite Northern Forest Canoe Trail 341

Peaceful campsite maintained by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, conserved by the Vermont River Conservancy through the efforts of Bruce and Mary Sloat. The site is immediately downstream of granite railroad trestle, on the Vermont side. Land on a beach and follow trail north to campsite on former railroad right of way. Look for picnic table and fire ring. A privy is located is located to the southwest.

Vermont Open
Samuel Benton Campsite Campsite Northern Forest Canoe Trail 334

The campsite is situated in a grove of trees on a sandy bluff, at the edge of a field, on privately owned farmland.

Vermont Open
Scott C. Devlin Memorial Campsite Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 324

Situated in a shady stand of pines about two miles below the confluence of the Upper Ammonusooc, after the river makes a tight 180 degree turn near 102.

Vermont Open
South Guildhall Campsite Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 317

Beautiful campsite situated in floodplain forest, with great views of the White Mountains.

Vermont Open
Beaver Trails Campground Campsite Beaver Trails Campground 313

Private riverside campground. Caters to RVs, but grassy meadow provided for tent camping. For reservations and info call 888-788-3815 or visitwww.beavertrailsnh.com

New Hampshire Open
Gilman Dam Portage Campsite Campsite Ampersand Energy LLC 302

Camping allowed in grassy field along portage trai. No amenities.

New Hampshire Open
Dalton Primitive Campsite Campsite Great River Hydro 299

Located just north of high tension line that crosses the narrow, north arm of the reservoir, on the New Hampshire side.

New Hampshire Open
Moore Primitive Campsite Campsite Great River Hydro 290

Recently established campsite for paddlers only. Features include five tent platforms, picnic tables, and fire rings. No toilet facilities (yet) but one can walk about 1/4 mile downriver on the trail to the boatramp and use its porta potty.

New Hampshire Open
Stevenson Campsite Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 280

Located on a shady river terrace on the New Hampshire side of the river, across from the north end of Stevens Island.

Vermont Open
Fiddlehead Island Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 273

A large but often overgrown campsite located on the third wooded island in reach between McIndoe Falls and Dodge Falls. Rope swing!

New Hampshire Open
Stephan's Island Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 273

Peaceful island with sandy beach, towering pines, and rocky knoll

New Hampshire Open
Dodge Falls Campsite Campsite 272

Small campsite at the portage of Ryegate Dam, about .5 miles north of Dodge Falls. Small shelter. Portable toilet near dam.

New Hampshire Open
Howard Island North Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 265

About 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The northern campsite is located at the northeast end of this island with access on a moderately-sloped cobblestone bank. The southern campsite is at the southwestern corner of the island. Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

New Hampshire Closed for the off-season
Howard Island South Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 265

2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The southern campsite is now located at the southwestern corner of the island. Fire ring, table, box privy.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

New Hampshire Closed for the off-season
Horse Meadow Campsite Thetford Academy 262

One of the first campsites established on the Upper Connecticut River, and recently re-established with the help of the Thetford Academy.
Access is via a set of removable stairs situated just past the southern tip of the adjacent island.
(Note: this campsite is not on the 1st or 2nd Editions of the Paddlers' Trail map)

New Hampshire Open
Harkdale Farm Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 259

Access on Vermont side at second large oxbow downstream of Howard Island, across from high eroding sand bank that meets small brook with fallen trees.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Vermont Closed for the off-season
Vaughan Meadow Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 253

Located on the Vermont side one mile below the old Bedell Bridge abutment. Located on a wooded bank after the river turns from SE to S, a few hundred yards north of the Bradford line.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Vermont Closed for the off-season
Bugbee Landing Campsite Campsite Bradford Parks & Recreation Commission 249

The school allows camping in a mowed area adjacent to the boat launch.
Paddlers planning to use the site are encouraged to contact the Bradford Conservation Commission in advance, so they can notify the town police that campers are using the site.
Contact info: parks-recreation@bradford-vt.us 802-222-4727 ext. 210.

Vermont Open
Underhill Campsite Campsite Piermont Conservation Commission 246

Past Bug's Island. Located at the mouth of Eastman Brook, before the river veers west.

New Hampshire Open
Pastures Campground Campsite 239

Private campground with hot showers, dishwashing facilities, w-fi, and more. Learn more at��_��__www.thepastures.com.

New Hampshire Open
Birch Meadow Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 238

Two miles below the arch bridge, on a low wooded point just above the marshland at the outlet of Lake Morey.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Vermont Closed for the off-season
Roaring Brook Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 235

Grassy site between two brooks.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Vermont Closed for the off-season
Patchen's Point Campsite Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation 224

A pleasant and roomy camping spot nestled in a grove of White Pines north of Hanover. Warning - this can be a popular hang-out spot for local kids, especially on weekend nights.

Vermont Open
Gilman Island Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 220

Popular group campsite provided by Great River Hydro on the south tip of the island, managed through a partnership with LL Bean's Outdoor Discovery School in West Lebanon, NH.

New Hampshire Open
Burnaps Island Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 212

Located about 3 miles below the mouth of the Mascoma River and the I-89 bridge at West Lebanon, and just above the mouth of the Ottauquechee River. Access is from the west side of the island, on the main channel.Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

New Hampshire Closed for the off-season
Burnham Meadow Campsite Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 205

Located on the Vermont side four miles below Sumner Falls, 1 mile below Hart Island, and 3 miles above the Windsor-Cornish covered bridge. On an elevated bench just south of Bashan Brook, where the river bends to the east. Take out is about 50 yards south of Bashan Brook.
Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

Vermont Closed for the off-season
Wilgus State Park Campground Campsite Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation 196

Just past the mouth of the Sugar River (NH) Beautiful and popular campsite

Vermont Open
Hubbard Island Campsite Upper Valley Land Trust 191

Forested campsite on an island gifted in 2000 by the family of Robert Zuckert to the Upper Valley Land Trust. Access is from the south end of the island. Suggested donation of $10 per tent per night

New Hampshire Closed for the off-season
SCA Campsite Campsite Student Conservation Association 189

Two miles below Hubbard Island. This site was built and formerly used by the Student Conservation Association. Access to the site is up a steep trail with timber steps. The site sits in an area with hemlocks overlooking the river and adjacent to a field. It includes three tent platforms, a composting toilet, and a small network of trails. Fires are not permitted - stoves only.
Public access is permitted via the river only. Please stay within campsite boundaries.

New Hampshire Closed for the off-season
Lower Meadow Campsite Campsite Great River Hydro 178

Designed for one-night stays by nonmotorized boaters with tent platforms and good swimming.

New Hampshire Open
Cobb Brook (formerly Westminster Campsite) Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 172

Small campsite at mouth of Cobb Brook, beneath a stand of silver maples.

Vermont Open
Windyhurst Campsite Campsite Vermont River Conservancy 165

A primitive campsite open to the public, only for nonmotorized boats.

New Hampshire Open
Wantastiquet Campsite Campsite Great River Hydro 148

Primitive campsite that accomodates small groups of canoeists and kayakers.

New Hampshire Open
Stebbins Island Campsite Campsite Great River Hydro 142

Spacious and primitive campsite on island located 0.8 mile downstream of Vernon Dam. Best landing is on river right.

New Hampshire Open
Munn's Ferry Campsite Campsite FirstLight Power Resources 128

Small camping area for boaters and canoeists only. Tent sites are $22/night and the Adirondack shelter is $30/night.

Massachusetts Open
Barton Cove Campground Campsite FirstLight Power Resources 118

This campground is primarily for car camping. Campsites are at least a 1/4 mile from the take out on the CT River. There are no designated locations to secure boats.

Massachusetts Open
Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 115

WARNING - The first landing of the second staircase has a large bees nest under it! Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Accommodates up to 10 campers and four tents on tent platforms. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Registration is recommended at: https://goo.gl/kBtFZD. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Massachusetts Open
Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 105

Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Registration is recommended at: https://goo.gl/kBtFZD. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Massachusetts Open
Elwell Island Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 93

Features two tent pads. Constructed in 2019 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the City of Northampton.
Accommodates up to 10 campers and four tents on tent pads. No potable water or privy. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights.

Closed for the season
Holyoke Rows Campsite Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 78

Located at the Holyoke Rows community rowing facility. Campers may set up tents on the lawn in front of the building. Building has bathrooms that can be used by campers. Chairs and picnic tables are located at the facility. No fires. https://holyokerows.org/

Massachusetts Open
Fannie Stebbin Campsite Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 68

Constructed in 2019 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Massachusetts Open
Kings Island Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 63

Constructed in 2018 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by Eversource. Accommodates up 10 - 12 campers and four tents on tent platforms and has a privy as well. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. Campers must bring their own water or means of water purification.

Connecticut Open
River Highlands State Park Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 35

State park with two campsites for paddlers on one-night stays. Reservations required.

Connecticut Open
Hurd State Park Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 23

A beautiful and quiet campsite offering primitive, riverside sites for individuals traveling on the river. Reservations required

Connecticut Open
Chapman Pond Preserve Campsite Campsite Appalachian Mountain Club 14

Maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club, working in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The campsite is a short paddle down from the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. It features two tent platforms, which can accommodate up to 10 - 12 people or 4 tents. The campsite has a privy but not potable water. It is available to non-motorized boats and is paddle access only from the river, there is no land access. The campsite is first come first, first serve.

Connecticut Open
Gillette Castle State Park Campground Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 13

A campsite for paddlers nestled within a popular state park, just upstream of a historic ferry. Reservations required.

Connecticut Open
Selden Neck State Park - Cedars Camp Area Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 11

Nestled in a calm backwater on the north end of scenic Seldom Neck State Park.��_��__Reservations required��_��__.

Connecticut Open
Selden Neck State Park: Quarry Knob Campsite Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 10

Primitive campsite nestled beneath a scenic rock outcrop. Popular with boaters.��_��__Reservations required.

Connecticut Open
Selden Neck - Springledge Campsite Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 10

A popular and scenic campsite for boaters; reservations required.

Connecticut Open
Selden Neck - Hogback Camp Area Campsite Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 10

Popular primitive campsite for paddlers and boaters.��_��__Reservations required

Connecticut Open