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Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area, NH

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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.

Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area, NH

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The first new campground in the NH State Park System in over 40 years has opened at Gilson Pond Campground! This new family camping area opened July 9...[more]

Status: Open through Thu Nov 12 2026 Season Dates
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Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Sep 22 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.

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Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

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Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

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Tent Only

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

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 between 1pm-8pm
Check-out time by 11am
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 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.

Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911
Park office phone number - 603-532-8862

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

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.

NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather.

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 Monadnock youth group reservations please contact 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.

Site Rules:

No more than 2 tents can occupy a standard (non-group) site at any time. Only 1 trailer, pop-up, or RV (camping unit) per site at any time.

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Description

The first new campground in the NH State Park System in over 40 years has opened at Gilson Pond Campground! This new family camping area opened July 9, 2010 at Monadnock State Park and is located just down the road from the park headquarters area at 585 Dublin Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452. The new campground has 35 campsites that can accommodate tents and pop-ups, plus 5 remote hike-to sites. A new bathhouse with showers and playground complete this facility. There are several trails leaving the area that lead to the summit of Mount Monadnock or shorter hikes around the state park. Monadnock Base Headquarters has sites open during the off season for walk-in camping from November to May.

Booking Window

Daily Entrance

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Tue Sep 22 2026

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.

Platform

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

RV/Trailer

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Remote

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Standard

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Tent Only

Mon Aug 24 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

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Peak

Fri May 01 2026

Sun Oct 11 2026

Peak

Fri May 28 2027

Sun Oct 10 2027

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Camping, Primative
Comfort Station
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First Aid Station
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Fee Information
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $7 non-refundable on-line reservation fee will be charged for each reservation.

Payment Methods Accepted On-line:

Cancellation Policy

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.

Facility Rates*

Park Season

Site Type

Nightly/Daily Rates

Peak Season
May 01 2026 -
Oct 11 2026

Tent Only
$35.00
Standard
$35.00
Remote
$29.00
RV/Trailer
$45.00
Platform
$35.00
Daily Entrance
$0.00-$35.00

Peak Season
May 28 2027 -
Oct 10 2027

Tent Only
$35.00
Standard
$35.00
Remote
$29.00
RV/Trailer
$45.00
Platform
$35.00
Daily Entrance
$0.00-$35.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.84556, -72.08944
42°50'44"N, 72°5'22"W

From Route 3 (Northbound): Take Route 3 north to exit 7 in New Hampshire. Follow Rte. 101A west to Rte. 101 west to Peterborough, turn left for 202 west to Jaffrey. Turn right onto 124 west and follow signs to Monadnock State Park. From I-93 (Northbound): Take 101 west to Peterborough, turn left for 202 west to Jaffrey. Turn right onto 124 west and follow signs to Monadnock State Park. From I-93 (Southbound): Take 101 west to Peterborough, turn left for 202 west to Jaffrey. Turn right onto 124 west and follow signs to Monadnock State Park. From I-95: Follow Rte. 101 west to Peterborough, turn left for 202 west to Jaffrey. Turn right onto 124 west and follow signs to Monadnock State Park. From I-91: Take Exit 28A, follow MA Rte. 10 to NH Rte. 119 east. Take Rte. 202 east to Jaffrey. Turn left onto 124 west and follow signs to Monadnock State Park.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area
585 Dublin Rd.
Jaffrey NH 03452

Phone Number:

Information: (603)532-2416
Gilson Pond 603-532-2416

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