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Title<\/th>Site Steward<\/th>Content<\/th>River Mile (Source to Sea)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Deer Mountain Campground<\/a><\/td>State of New Hampshire<\/td>Deer Mountain Campground is located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River …<\/td>398.1<\/td><\/tr>
Lake Francis State Park Campsites<\/a><\/td>State of New Hampshire<\/td>Drive-in access from Route 3. In the Great North Woods this lakefront park offers 45 …<\/td>382.9<\/td><\/tr>
Capon Brook<\/a><\/td>Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Grassy campsite located at mouth of Capon Brook on the Johnson Farm Wildlife Management Area. …<\/td>360.9<\/td><\/tr>
Holbrook Point<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Holbrook Point is a beautiful campsite situated under a canopy of silver maples on the …<\/td>355.2<\/td><\/tr>
Columbia Meadows<\/a><\/td>Columbia Conservation Commission<\/td>Quiet campsite on edge of field, with picnic table and moldering privy. Land by small …<\/td>353.4<\/td><\/tr>
William Schomburg Memorial Campsite at Lyman Falls<\/a><\/td>Columbia Conservation Commission<\/td>A campsite for paddlers is situated on an island immediately across the river from Lyman …<\/td>344.8<\/td><\/tr>
Lyman Falls State Park<\/a><\/td>Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation<\/td>Several excellent campsites below breached dam on river right. Land at beach with large State …<\/td>344.8<\/td><\/tr>
Belknap Campsite<\/a><\/td>Northern Forest Canoe Trail<\/td>Small campsite, accessible by paddling or lining a boat slightly upstream on the Nulhegan River, …<\/td>341.9<\/td><\/tr>
Maine Central Railroad Trestle<\/a><\/td>Northern Forest Canoe Trail<\/td>Peaceful campsite maintained by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, located immediately downstream of granite railroad …<\/td>335<\/td><\/tr>
Samuel Benton Campsite<\/a><\/td>Northern Forest Canoe Trail<\/td>Situated in a grove of trees on a sandy bluff, at the edge of a …<\/td>328.3<\/td><\/tr>
Scott C. Devlin Memorial Campsite<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Situated in a shady stand of pines about two miles below the confluence of the …<\/td>318.7<\/td><\/tr>
South Guildhall Campsite<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Beautiful campsite situated in floodplain forest, with great views of the White Mountains. Site is …<\/td>311.7<\/td><\/tr>
Riverside Camping and RV Resort<\/a><\/td>Riverside Campground<\/td>Private riverside campground. Formerly Beaver Trails Campground. Caters to RVs, but grassy meadow provided for …<\/td>307.9<\/td><\/tr>
Gilman Dam Portage Campsite<\/a><\/td>Ampersand Energy LLC<\/td>Camping allowed in grassy field along portage trail. No amenities.<\/td>296.3<\/td><\/tr>
Moore Primitive Campsite<\/a><\/td>Great River Hydro<\/td>Paddler campsite featuring tent platforms, picnic tables, and fire rings. No toilet facilities, but one …<\/td>294.8<\/td><\/tr>
Dalton Primitive Campsite<\/a><\/td>Great River Hydro<\/td>Located just north of high tension line that crosses the narrow, north arm of the …<\/td>293.6<\/td><\/tr>
Kate’s Camp<\/a><\/td>Bill Piper<\/td>Open, grassy campsite along a peaceful stretch of the Comerford Reservoir.<\/td>283.2<\/td><\/tr>
Stevenson Campsite<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Located on a shady river terrace on the New Hampshire side of the river, across …<\/td>275<\/td><\/tr>
Stephan’s Island<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Peaceful island with towering pines, and rocky knoll. No fees. Suggested donation<\/td>269.1<\/td><\/tr>
Fiddlehead Island<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>A large, grassy campsite located on the third wooded island in reach between McIndoe Falls …<\/td>268.6<\/td><\/tr>
Dodge Falls Campsite<\/a><\/td><\/td>Small campsite at the portage of Ryegate Dam, about .5 miles north of Dodge Falls. …<\/td>267.4<\/td><\/tr>
Howard Island Campsite – North<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>About 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The northern campsite is located at the northeast …<\/td>260.3<\/td><\/tr>
Howard Island Campsite – South<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>About 2 miles below the Woodsville Bridge. The southern campsite is at the southwestern corner …<\/td>260.3<\/td><\/tr>
Horse Meadow<\/a><\/td>Thetford Academy<\/td>One of the first campsites established on the Upper Connecticut River, and recently re-established with …<\/td>256.7<\/td><\/tr>
Harkdale Farm<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Access on Vermont side at second large oxbow downstream of Howard Island, across from high …<\/td>254<\/td><\/tr>
Vaughan Meadow Campsite<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Located on the Vermont side one mile below the old Bedell Bridge abutment. Located on …<\/td>248.3<\/td><\/tr>
Bugbee Landing<\/a><\/td>Bradford Elementary School<\/td>The school allows camping in a mowed area adjacent to the boat launch, 0.4 miles …<\/td>244.1<\/td><\/tr>
Underhill Campsite<\/a><\/td>Piermont Conservation Commission<\/td>Popular campsite at the mouth of Eastman Brook, before the river veers west, past Bug’s …<\/td>241<\/td><\/tr>
Pastures Campground<\/a><\/td>Pastures Campground<\/td>Private campground with hot showers, dishwashing facilities, w-fi, and more. Learn more and make reservations …<\/td>235<\/td><\/tr>
Birch Meadow Campsite<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Two miles below the arch bridge, on a low wooded point just above the marshland …<\/td>233.2<\/td><\/tr>
Roaring Brook Campsite<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Grassy site between two brooks.<\/td>230.7<\/td><\/tr>
Patchen’s Point<\/a><\/td>Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation<\/td>A pleasant and roomy camping spot nestled in a grove of White Pines north of …<\/td>219.6<\/td><\/tr>
Gilman Island<\/a><\/td>LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School<\/td>Large, popular campsite on the south tip of the island. No camping is allowed on …<\/td>215.9<\/td><\/tr>
Burnaps Island Campsite<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Located about 3 miles below the mouth of the Mascoma River and the I-89 bridge …<\/td>207.7<\/td><\/tr>
Burnham Meadow Campsite<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Located on the Vermont side four miles below Sumner Falls, 1 mile below Hart Island, …<\/td>200.8<\/td><\/tr>
Wilgus State Park Campground<\/a><\/td>Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation<\/td>Just past the mouth of the Sugar River (NH). A beautiful and popular campground.<\/td>191.9<\/td><\/tr>
Hubbard Island<\/a><\/td>Upper Valley Land Trust<\/td>Forested campsite on an island, along a quiet stretch of the river. Access via river …<\/td>187.5<\/td><\/tr>
SCA Campsite<\/a><\/td>Student Conservation Association<\/td>Two miles below Hubbard Island. Previously managed by the Student Conservation Association. Access to the …<\/td>185.1<\/td><\/tr>
Lower Meadow Campsite<\/a><\/td>Great River Hydro<\/td>Designed for one-night stays by non motorized boaters. Two tent platforms and room for another …<\/td>173.8<\/td><\/tr>
Westminster Campsite<\/a><\/td>Vermont River Conservancy<\/td>Small campsite at mouth of Cobb Brook, beneath a stand of silver maples. Camping is …<\/td>168<\/td><\/tr>
Windyhurst Campsite<\/a><\/td>None<\/td>A primitive campsite in a flat clearing beneath a stand of silver maple trees. Land …<\/td>161<\/td><\/tr>
Wantastiquet Campsite<\/a><\/td>Great River Hydro<\/td>Primitive campsite with an ample, level tenting area under a stand of pines. Land in …<\/td>143.8<\/td><\/tr>
Stebbins Island Campsite<\/a><\/td>Great River Hydro<\/td>Spacious and primitive campsite on island located 0.8 mile downstream of Vernon Dam. Best landing …<\/td>138.4<\/td><\/tr>
Munn’s Ferry Campsite<\/a><\/td>FirstLight Power Resources<\/td>Small camping area for boaters and canoeists only. Tent sites are $22\/night and the Adirondack …<\/td>128<\/td><\/tr>
Barton Cove Campground<\/a><\/td>FirstLight Power Resources<\/td>This campground is primarily for car camping. Campsites are at least a 1\/4 mile from …<\/td>120.1<\/td><\/tr>
Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Features two tent platforms. Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned …<\/td>114.2<\/td><\/tr>
Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Constructed in 2016 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by the Massachusetts Department …<\/td>106.6<\/td><\/tr>
Camping at Brunelles Marina<\/a><\/td>Brunelles Marina<\/td>Boat ramp, marina, campground, and take-out location for HG&E shuttle around dam. Call (413)536-3132 to …<\/td>87.1<\/td><\/tr>
Holyoke Rows Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Located at the Holyoke Rows community rowing facility. Campers may set up tents on the …<\/td>78.5<\/td><\/tr>
Fannie Stebbins Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Constructed in 2019 by the AMC professional trail crew, the Fannie Stebbins campsite accommodates up …<\/td>67.8<\/td><\/tr>
Kings Island<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Constructed in 2018 by the Appalachian Mountain Club, on land owned by Eversource. Accommodates up …<\/td>62.2<\/td><\/tr>
Hartford Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Location on Podunk River Tributary. Access via timber ladder<\/td>49.7<\/td><\/tr>
River Highlands State Park<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>State park with two primitive campsites for paddlers on one-night stays. Reservations required.<\/td>34<\/td><\/tr>
Hurd State Park<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>A beautiful and quiet campground offering primitive, riverside sites for individuals traveling on the river. …<\/td>22.4<\/td><\/tr>
Chapman Pond Preserve Campsite<\/a><\/td>Appalachian Mountain Club<\/td>Maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The campsite is …<\/td>13.5<\/td><\/tr>
Gillette Castle State Park Campground<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>A campsite for paddlers nestled within a popular state park, just upstream of a historic …<\/td>11.9<\/td><\/tr>
Selden Neck State Park – Cedars Camp Area<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>Nestled in a calm backwater on the north end of scenic Selden Neck State Park. …<\/td>11.1<\/td><\/tr>
Selden Neck – Hogback Camp Area<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>Popular primitive campsite for paddlers and boaters. Reservations required<\/td>10.8<\/td><\/tr>
Selden Neck – Spring Ledge Campsite<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>A popular and scenic campsite for boaters. Reservations required.<\/td>10.4<\/td><\/tr>
Selden Neck State Park: Quarry Knob Campsite<\/a><\/td>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection<\/td>Primitive campsite nestled beneath a scenic rock outcrop. Popular with boaters. Reservations required.<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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