Umbagog Lake State Park

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235 East Route 26 Cambridge, Errol, NH 03579

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Hours and Fees

Park Office: 603-482-7795

Base Camp - Open 5/10
Remote Sites: - Open 5/24

Camping Rate Per Night: Rates vary by site type
Day Use Fees: Adults $4, Children 6-11 $2, Children 5 and under $0, NH Residents 65 and over $0
When park is unstaffed during the season, please deposit payment in Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation). Checks can be made payable to Treasurer, State of NH.

Park Operating Schedules

This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting.

Off season use: During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

Activities and amenities

About the Park

Umbagog Lake State Park, is one of the more recently acquired parks in the state system. The Division began managing the park in 1998. The park includes a base park campground with 27 sites with electrical and water hook-ups available, 2 cabins, 33 remote campsites and 4 remote cabins in isolated locations around Umbagog Lake accessible only by boat.

The park offers a beach area for swimming, excellent fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Canoe and kayak, rentals are offered, as well as transportation for remote site campers. A boat launch and fuel sales are available, as well as a park store. Wildlife viewing includes a variety of birds, deer, and moose.

Umbagog Lake Campground Redevelopment Project Information

All outside firewood is prohibited at Umbagog Lake State Park. Firewood must be purchased at the park store.

Camping at Umbagog Lake State Park

This campground offers 63 sites with tent and 2-way hookup sites, remote sites and cabins (3 cabins at base area and 4 remote cabins). Park is great for wildlife viewing. This is a pet-friendly campground.

Umbagog Lake Campground Map, Information & Policies
Umbagog Lake Remote Campsite Map, Information & Policies

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Ellis Camps

Cabin Rental Options:

Ellis Cabin – Max 6 people, full size bunk bed, full size futon, rollaway bed, porch, solar power, heat, pots/pans, utensils, gas stovetop, fire pit, and picnic table. $80/night for 2 adults and up to 4 dependent children, $10 for each additional adult/night and $5 for each additional child/night.

Ben’s Cabin – Max 4 people, full size futon, rollaway bed, porch, solar power, heat, pots/pans, utensils, gas stovetop, fire pit, and picnic table. $65/night for 2 adults and up to 2 dependent children, $10 for each additional adult/night and $5 for each additional child/night.

Jenny’s Cabin – Max 4 people, full size futon, rollaway bed, porch, solar power, pots/pans, utensils, gas stovetop, fire pit, and picnic table. $65/night for 2 adults and up to 2 dependent children, $10 for each additional adult/night and $5 for each additional child/night.

Honeymoon Cabin - Max of 4 people of which 3 can be adults, full size futon, rollaway bed, porch, solar power, pots/pans, utensils, gas stovetop, fire pit, and picnic table. $65/night for 2 adults and up to 2 dependent children, $10 for each additional adult/night and $5 for each additional child/night.

Restrictions – Reservations must be made for Monday through Thursday night or Friday night through Sunday night. A combination of the two stays is permitted. Dogs are not allowed at the cabins.

This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. During the off-season the park is typically not staffed and comfort stations are not available.

Cabins: Weekly reservations are from Saturday to Saturday; check with the campground office for walk-in options. The fee covers two adults and up to four children.

Youth Group Camping

Let NH State Parks set the stage for your group’s next adventure.
Youth Group reservations for Greenfield, Moose Brook, Monadnock HQ, Pawtuckaway and Pillsbury State Parks can be made through ReserveAmerica by calling 1-877-647-2757. All other youth group reservations are made by calling Concord Headquarters at 603-271-3556 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
A $25 deposit will be required upon reservation, all additional fees will be collected at the park upon check-in. All Camping policy rules apply to youth group camping. Youth Groups camping at remote sites, Umbagog, or Dry River must pay in full prior to arrival.

For More information, please visit our School & Youth Group Page .

Discover the Power of Parks Programming

Interpretive, nature-based programs will be offered at Umbagog Lake State Park all summer long as part of the Discover Power of Parks. Programs will be presented by our SCA Interpretive Rangers in the park each week. Check out the Umbagog Lake program schedule for more information. All programs are free with paid park admission. No pre-registration is required.

Are pets allowed at Umbagog Lake State Park?

Leashed pets are permitted in the base campground area but at not permitted in cabins at Ellis Camps. Pets are prohibited in the beach-front day use area, and remote campsites in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge (campsites R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, R10, R13, R14, R15, R16, R18, R21, R22, R23, R28, R29, R30 and R32). See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

Keep Your Parks Clean

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.

Dump Station is for use by registered campers only.
Outside use is not permitted. See campground map for dump station location.

Access for Persons with Disabilities

Visit our Accessibility for All webpage at www.nhstateparks.org/news-events/accessibility. For more information on specific accessibilty needs or questions, please contact the individual park office directly.

Additional Resources

Distinct Landmarks on Lake Umbagog

Our Discover Power of Parks interpreter created this flyer highlighting a few distinct landmarks on the lake for visitors to use while exploring Umbagog. The flyer also provides a bit of history about the area. Print it out and bring it with you to add some adventure to your next visit.

Umbagog Lake Distinct Landmarks Flyer

Drone use is restricted at all NH State Parks. Drone operators are not permitted to take off or land within NH State Park boundaries.