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Prohibited firewood information: https://www.nhbugs.org/firewood

Attention for camping only:: NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. This bulletin only applies to camping and is not applicable to park hosted events or tours.

Bear Brook State Park, NH

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Description

Bear Brook, with over 10,000 acres, is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state. Hiking, biking...[more]

Alerts and Important Information

Park Information:

NO hook up sites available at this campground.

There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites.

Check-in time is between 1pm and 8pm and check out time is before 11am.

Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

Generators may not be used during quiet hours.

Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times and are not permitted on the beaches.

All visitors are required to register and pay the day-use fee at the campground office. Campers shall not have any day-use visitors at their campsite between the hours of 10pm and 7am.

There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the park office/store.

Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911
Park office phone number - 603-485-9869

Pet Policy

Pets are permitted in the campground and on the hiking trails only at this park.

For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024

Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date.

If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757

Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301

Firewood Notice:

Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience.

Booking Rules:

The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day.

For Bear Brook youth group reservations please contact Concord Headquarters at: 603-271-3556

Fee Information:

The nightly base site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18. You must be 18 to register for a campsite.

Extra adults are $10 per night. Additional children are $5 per night

NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach.

NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification.

NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins.

NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied.

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Hiking Pass:

Bear Brook has a large network of trails that make it easy to get lost. Please make sure you have a map, compass and/or GPS with you so you can return safely.

Leashed pets are allowed on the park trails, please remove all dog waste.

Trails may be icy during the winter and spring seasons. Microspikes are recommended.

Beach Pass:

No pets are permitted in the beach area.

Park is carry in carry out, you must take all your trash home with you.

Music must be kept at low volume.

Cancellations

Cancellations MUST be made prior to 9AM of the day of your visit. There will be no refunds due to weather, insects, or failure to attend the park without prior notice. Refunds requested for extenuating circumstances must be submitted to: nhparks@dncr.nh.gov where they will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Beach Advisories

Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/180c28fa3a4c4371a9771d999454e8c4/

Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply.

Lifeguards

There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave.

For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Off-Season Use

During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands. NH Senior Discount:

Indicate that you are a NH senior on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use/parking fee. However, there is a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system.

To receive your discount at our per person fee locations, simply enter the number of qualifying NH Senior Citizens in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page to receive your applicable discount.

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Description

Bear Brook, with over 10,000 acres, is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state. Hiking, biking, swimming and fishing are a few of the favorite things to do. Forty miles of trails through the heavily forested park, leading to seldom visited marshes, bogs, summits and ponds, offer a variety of options for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Canoe rentals are available at both Beaver and Catamount Ponds, while rowboat rentals are also available at Beaver Pond. Fly-fishing enthusiasts will be pleased to know Archery Pond welcomes their specialty and is universally accessible. Across the road from Archery Pond is a special little pond just for children under twelve to fish. If archery is your sport you might already know that Bear Brook boasts two archery ranges. Two ranges, a 15-target range and 4-target practice range that is universally accessible. (Bring your own archery equipment.) You can stay in shape by using the park's 1-1/4 mile, 20-station fitness course that is fun for the whole family.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Archery
Bicycle Riding
Boating
Dump Station
Fishing Lake
Handicap Access
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Parking

Pit Toilet
Ranger Station
Restrooms
Retail, Supplies
Showers
Swimming - Lake
Toilet, Pit/Vault
Water Drinking

Within 10 Miles

Churches
Fuel, Vehicles
Grocery Store

Medical Clinic
Picnicing

Greater Than 10 Miles

Cash Machine/Atm
Emergency Services

Hospital
Maintenance

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.11417, -71.3275
43°6'51"N, 71°19'39"W

From I-93: Exit 9N onto Route 3/28 North and follow signs to Bear Brook State Park. From I-95: Route 4 West to Route 28 South and follow signs to Bear Brook State Park. To access the camping areas, visitors will travel approximately four miles from the junction of Deerfield Road and Route 28, turning right onto Podunk Road. Once on Podunk Road, there is a fork in the road, visitors will take a left to reach the main campground or a right to stay on Podunk Road for the cabins at Bear Hill. The main campround at Bear Brook and the Bear Hill cabins are at the terminus of their respective roads.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Bear Brook State Park
600 Lower Rd.
Deerfield NH 03275

Phone Number:

Information: (603)485-9869

Bear Brook State Park, NH

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Park Information:

Pet Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Firewood Notice:

Booking Rules:

Fee Information:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Hiking Pass:

Beach Pass:

Cancellations

Beach Advisories

Lifeguards

Pet Policy

Off-Season Use

NH Senior Discount:

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Bear Brook State Park, NH

Description

Park Information:

Pet Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Firewood Notice:

Booking Rules:

Fee Information:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Hiking Pass:

Beach Pass:

Cancellations

Beach Advisories

Lifeguards

Pet Policy

Off-Season Use

NH Senior Discount:

Find a Campsite

Find a Parking Day Pass

Find a Tour

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Services & Amenities:

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

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