Campsites

TitleSite StewardContentRiver Mile (Source to Sea)
Deer Mountain CampgroundState of New HampshireDeer Mountain Campground is located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River …398.1
Lake Francis State Park CampsitesState of New HampshireDrive-in access from Route 3. In the Great North Woods this lakefront park offers 45 …382.9
Capon BrookVermont Fish and Wildlife, Vermont River ConservancyGrassy campsite located at mouth of Capon Brook on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area. …360.9
Holbrook PointVermont River ConservancyHolbrook Point is a beautiful campsite situated under a canopy of silver maples on the …355.2
Columbia MeadowsColumbia Conservation CommissionQuiet campsite on edge of field, with picnic table and moldering privy. Land by small …353.4
William Schomburg Memorial Campsite at Lyman FallsColumbia Conservation CommissionA campsite for paddlers is situated on an island immediately across the river from Lyman …344.8
Lyman Falls State ParkVermont Department of Forest, Parks and RecreationSeveral excellent campsites below breached dam on river right. Land at beach with large State …344.8
Belknap CampsiteNorthern Forest Canoe TrailSmall campsite, accessible by paddling or lining a boat slightly upstream on the Nulhegan River, …341.9
Maine Central Railroad TrestleNorthern Forest Canoe TrailPeaceful campsite maintained by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, located immediately downstream of granite railroad …335
Samuel Benton CampsiteNorthern Forest Canoe TrailSituated in a grove of trees on a sandy bluff, at the edge of a …328.3
Scott C. Devlin Memorial CampsiteVermont River ConservancySituated in a shady stand of pines about two miles below the confluence of the …318.7
South Guildhall CampsiteVermont River ConservancyBeautiful campsite situated in floodplain forest, with great views of the White Mountains. Site is …311.7
Riverside Camping and RV ResortRiverside CampgroundPrivate riverside campground. Formerly Beaver Trails Campground. Caters to RVs, but grassy meadow provided for …307.9
Gilman Dam Portage CampsiteAmpersand Energy LLCCamping allowed in grassy field along portage trail. No amenities.296.3
Moore Primitive CampsiteGreat River HydroPaddler campsite featuring tent platforms, picnic tables, and fire rings. No toilet facilities, but one …294.8
Dalton Primitive CampsiteGreat River HydroLocated just north of high tension line that crosses the narrow, north arm of the …293.6
Kate’s CampBill PiperOpen, grassy campsite along a peaceful stretch of the Comerford Reservoir.283.2
Stevenson CampsiteVermont River ConservancyLocated on a shady river terrace on the New Hampshire side of the river, across …275
Stephan’s IslandVermont River ConservancyPeaceful island with towering pines, and rocky knoll. No fees. Suggested donation269.1
Fiddlehead IslandVermont River ConservancyA large, grassy campsite located on the third wooded island in reach between McIndoe Falls …268.6
Dodge Falls CampsiteSmall campsite at the portage of Ryegate Dam, about .5 miles north of Dodge Falls. …267.4
Howard Island Campsite – NorthUpper Valley Land TrustAbout 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The northern campsite is located at the northeast …260.3
Howard Island Campsite – SouthUpper Valley Land TrustAbout 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The southern campsite is at the southwestern corner …260.3
Horse MeadowThetford AcademyOne of the first campsites established on the Upper Connecticut River, and recently re-established with …256.7
Harkdale FarmUpper Valley Land TrustAccess on Vermont side at second large oxbow downstream of Howard Island, across from high …254
Vaughan Meadow CampsiteUpper Valley Land TrustLocated on the Vermont side one mile below the old Bedell Bridge abutment. Located on …248.3
Bugbee LandingBradford Elementary SchoolThe school allows camping in a mowed area adjacent to the boat launch, 0.4 miles …244.1
Underhill CampsitePiermont Conservation CommissionPopular campsite at the mouth of Eastman Brook, before the river veers west, past Bug’s …241
Pastures CampgroundPastures CampgroundPrivate campground with hot showers, dishwashing facilities, w-fi, and more. Learn more and make reservations …235
Birch Meadow CampsiteUpper Valley Land TrustTwo miles below the arch bridge, on a low wooded point just above the marshland …233.2
Roaring Brook CampsiteUpper Valley Land TrustGrassy site between two brooks.230.7
Patchen’s PointVermont Department of Forest, Parks and RecreationA pleasant and roomy camping spot nestled in a grove of White Pines north of …219.6
Gilman IslandLL Bean Outdoor Discovery SchoolLarge, popular campsite on the south tip of the island. No camping is allowed on …215.9
Burnaps Island CampsiteUpper Valley Land TrustLocated about 3 miles below the mouth of the Mascoma River and the I-89 bridge …207.7
Burnham Meadow CampsiteUpper Valley Land TrustLocated on the Vermont side four miles below Sumner Falls, 1 mile below Hart Island, …200.8
Wilgus State Park CampgroundVermont Department of Forest, Parks and RecreationJust past the mouth of the Sugar River (NH). A beautiful and popular campground.191.9
Hubbard IslandUpper Valley Land TrustForested campsite on an island, along a quiet stretch of the river. Access via river …187.5
SCA CampsiteStudent Conservation AssociationTwo miles below Hubbard Island. Previously managed by the Student Conservation Association. Access to the …185.1
Lower Meadow CampsiteGreat River HydroDesigned for one-night stays by non motorized boaters. Two tent platforms and room for another …173.8
Westminster CampsiteVermont River ConservancySmall campsite at mouth of Cobb Brook, beneath a stand of silver maples. Camping is …168
Windyhurst CampsiteNoneA primitive campsite in a flat clearing beneath a stand of silver maple trees. Land …161
Wantastiquet CampsiteGreat River HydroPrimitive campsite with an ample, level tenting area under a stand of pines. Land in …143.8
Stebbins Island CampsiteGreat River HydroSpacious and primitive campsite on island located 0.8 mile downstream of Vernon Dam. Best landing …138.4
Munn’s Ferry CampsiteFirstLight Power ResourcesSmall camping area for boaters and canoeists only. Tent sites are $22/night and the Adirondack …128
Barton Cove CampgroundFirstLight Power ResourcesThis campground is primarily for car camping. Campsites are at least a 1/4 mile from …120.1
Hatchery Brook Primitive CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubFeatures two tent platforms. Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned …114.2
Whately Oaks Primitive CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubConstructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department …106.6
Camping at Brunelles MarinaBrunelles MarinaBoat ramp, marina, campground, and take-out location for HG&E shuttle around dam. Call (413)536-3132 to …87.1
Holyoke Rows CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubLocated at the Holyoke Rows community rowing facility. Campers may set up tents on the …78.5
Fannie Stebbins CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubConstructed in 2019 by the AMC professional trail crew, the Fannie Stebbins campsite accommodates up …67.8
Kings IslandAppalachian Mountain ClubConstructed in 2018 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by Eversource. Accommodates up …62.2
Hartford CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubLocation on Podunk River Tributary. Access via timber ladder49.7
River Highlands State ParkConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionState park with two primitive campsites for paddlers on one-night stays. Reservations required.34
Hurd State ParkConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionA beautiful and quiet campground offering primitive, riverside sites for individuals traveling on the river. …22.4
Chapman Pond Preserve CampsiteAppalachian Mountain ClubMaintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The campsite is …13.5
Gillette Castle State Park CampgroundConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionA campsite for paddlers nestled within a popular state park, just upstream of a historic …11.9
Selden Neck State Park – Cedars Camp AreaConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionNestled in a calm backwater on the north end of scenic Selden Neck State Park. …11.1
Selden Neck – Hogback Camp AreaConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionPopular primitive campsite for paddlers and boaters. Reservations required10.8
Selden Neck – Spring Ledge CampsiteConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionA popular and scenic campsite for boaters. Reservations required.10.4
Selden Neck State Park: Quarry Knob CampsiteConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionPrimitive campsite nestled beneath a scenic rock outcrop. Popular with boaters. Reservations required.10