Permitted Uses

The following is a list of common permitted uses on the property. If your recreational activity is not listed, please contact the Great North Woods Management Area Regional Office.

  • Bicycling on roads
  • Picnicking
  • Canoeing & Boating
  • Snowmobiling
  • Dog Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping
  • Swimming
  • Nordic skiing
  • Walking & Hiking
  • Photography & Wildlife Observation

Camping is permitted in designated areas only. (See camping information below.)

Fires are prohibited. Group or commercial events require a permit.


GREAT NORTH WOODS MANAGEMENT AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

BEAVER BROOK FALLS WAYSIDE

COLEMAN STATE PARK 

COLEMAN STATE PARK CAMPGROUND

DEER MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 

LAKE FRANCIS STATE PARK 

LAKE FRANCIS STATE PARK CAMPGROUND

Please note: Reservations for camping in State Park campgrounds can be made online at nhstateparks.org, or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center at the dedicated toll-free number, 1-877-nhparks (1-877-647-2757).  For information on private campgrounds, contact the North Country Chamber of Commerce: 603-237-8939 or 800-698-8939; fax: 603-237-4573; mailing address: P.O. Box 1, Colebrook, NH 03576.



GREAT NORTH WOODS MANAGEMENT AREA SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

There are 200 miles of trails within the GNWMA. Visit the N.H. Bureau of Trails website at nhtrails.org for more information on snowmobiling. Below is a list of local snowmobile clubs:

Colebrook Ski Bees, P.O. Box 125, Colebrook, NH 03576; 603-237-5566

Pittsburg Ridge Runners, P.O. Box 31, Pittsburg, NH 03592;603-538-1142

Swift Diamond Riders, 1411 Diamond Pond Road, Stewartstown, NH 03576; 603-237-8154

Umbagog Snowmobile Association, P.O. Box 133, Errol, NH 03579; 603-482-7669