Outdoor Recreation: Parks

Bear Brook State Park

URL: http://www.nhstateparks.com/bearbrook.html
Address: 157 Deerfield Road, Allenstown, NH 03275
Phone: 603-485-9869

Bear Brook State Park encompasses 10,000 acres of land, seven ponds, a large marsh, bogs, summits and open ridges. Many of the trails were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, as were the two summer camps at the eastern end of the park. Most of Bear Brook's 40 miles of trails are open for mountain bikers and equestrians as well as hikers. Trail maps are available at the park. In addition, the park boasts a wonderful bathing beach, picnic areas, and museums dedicated to Family Camping, the Civilian Conservation Corps and Snowmobiling. No pets. Call for current rates and accessibility.Activities: Camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, biking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross country skiingAmenities: Campground, camp store, ball field, playground, bathhouse, shelters, picnic tables, canoe & row boat rentals, physical fitness course, archery course, Camping Museum, 4-H Nature Center, Snowmobile Museum and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) MuseumDay Use Fee: $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free.Operation Schedule:Day Use Weekends: Memorial Day weekend to June 15Day Use Daily: June 20 to September 1Camping: Reservations available Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.Number of Campsites: 96 sitesCampground Contact: 603-485-9869$23/per site Rates cover two adults and children under 18 on the site. Each additional adult is $10 per person per night. The maximum number of adults per site is 4, except in designated areas. Dial 1-877-NHParks (1-877-647-2757) for standard reservations.Acreage: Over 10,000 acresWaterfront: Catamount Pond, Beaver Pond - both with beachesPets: Day use pets are permitted on the trails only. Campers may have pets but none are permitted in beach areas. All pets must be leashed and supervised at all times. Service animals are always welcome per Res 7301.08(b).