Bear Brook State Park, NH

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.

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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.

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 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.

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.