State Parks | Bear Brook State Park

State Parks | Bear Brook State Park

Bear Brook State Park

Route 28

Allenstown, NH 03275

Day-Use: 603-485-9874

Campground: 603-485-9869

Bear Brook, with nearly 10,000 acres, is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire. Located in the southeast region of the state, there is plenty to
do and see for everyone. Hiking, biking, swimming and fishing are a few of the favorites. 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. One 15-target range is maintained by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, plus an additional 4-target practice range that is universally accessible. (Bring your own archery equipment.) Worried about no workouts or aerobics while on vacation? 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. In addition, Bear Hill 4-H camp is located within the park. A day-use fee is collected at the toll booth near Catamount Pond: Admission is $3 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free.

Bear Brook is a popular group destination with many ponds, streams and trails for exploration. Enjoy the museum complex, swimming, canoeing and fishing. The 97-site campground offers a camp store, canoe and rowboat rentals, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, ice and firewood. Reservations for organized youth group camping
may be made by calling 603-271-3628, Monday through Friday, from January through mid-October. The shelter, located in the day-use area of the park, may be reserved for group picnics and outings by calling the park directly, at 603-485-9874. A ballfield, barbeque pit, horseshoe area, nearby trails, wooded surrounds and isolation from other park visitors make it a great spot for family reunions, class picnics and office outings.