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About the Park
Bear Brook State Park, with over 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.
Camping, hiking, biking, archery, swimming and fishing are a few of the outdoor activities you can do at the park. 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.
Campers have two options to enjoy this scenic park; the 101 site campground at Beaver Pond and the cabins at Bear Hill Pond. Boat rentals are available at both Beaver and Catamount Ponds.
If archery is your sport, Bear Brook State Park boasts two archery ranges - one 15-target range and a four-target practice range that is universally accessible (bring your own archery equipment).
Bear Brook Trail Map Bear Brook Trail Information
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The Museum Complex at Bear Brook State Park is home to New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum, Old Allenstown Meeting House, and the Richard Diehl Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum. Most of the museums are housed in historic CCC buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Bear Brook Camp is one of the most complete camps remaining intact and in use in the country.
Equestrian users: See our Equestrian Trail Information webpage for more information about which trails/areas are suitable for horseback riding at Bear Brook State Park.
Camping Information
Beaver Pond Campground - 600 Lower Road, Deerfield
This camping area is for tent and RV campers, with 101 sites to choose from, there’s room for everyone. Visitors to Beaver Pond Campground will find a camp store, swimming beach, canoe rentals, coin-operated showers and dump station (for campers only). The camp store is at the center of the campground and has any missed necessities and souvenirs This is a pet friendly campground.
Bear Hill Pond Cabins - 15 Bear Hill Pond Road, Deerfield
The Bear Hill cabins are located on Bear Hill Pond. There are two sizes of furnished cabins (maximum occupancy of 4 or 6 persons) available for rent. Dogs are permitted. There is a drop-off area and the cabins are walk-in. Cabins do not have electricity. Visitors to Bear Hill have easy access to the Hall Mountain trail network and non-motorized boating and fishing on Bear Hill Pond. There is now a camp store located up at Bear Hill, which offers firewood, and other necessities campers might need..
Attention: There is only one flush toilet at the cabins. There are 3 portable toilets and drinking water is provided.
There is now a camp store located at Bear Hill, which will offers firewood, and other necessities campers might need during check in.
Attention: At this time, we have no running water or flush toilets at the cabins. However, there are portable toilets and drinking water is provided.
Smith Pond Shelter
The Smith Pond shelter is an Adirondack-style, lean-to shelter that was built in 1937 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The shelter sits atop a hill that overlooks Smith Pond.
Renters have access to two wide wooden bunks inside the shelter, a stone cook place, two outhouses, and steps that lead them down to the pond. The site is wooded, and has an amazing view of the pond.
- The nightly site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18.
- 6 people maximum per site of which only 4 can be adults.
- This site is hike-in only, cars are parked at the trail head entering the site.
- This site is off of the main campground road. Facilities for site are outhouses and are located on site with shelter.
- Campers will need to bring their own drinking water and purchase firewood from the park store.
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.
Are pets allowed at Bear Brook State Park?
Leashed pets are permitted in the park but are not permitted in the beach area. 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.
Access for Persons with Disabilities
Visit our Accessibility page for general information. For more information on specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact the individual park office directly.
Bear Brook State Park now has a Trackchair® all-terrain wheelchair available to reserve.
Trackchair® is an all-terrain wheelchair that has the ability to go over rough terrain, and gives visitors the ability to go on trails where everyday wheelchairs would not be able to.
The chair is available between the hours of 8am to 4pm, one appointment per day, because the chair needs several hours to charge. Because of battery life, we recommend a 90-minute session. Please call the Park office to reserve: 603-485-9869
Management Plan Committee
This plan provides a mechanism to manage Bear Brook State Park in a manner that promotes the conservation of native biodiversity; the protection, utilization and development of multiple resource values and user interests; and allows for harmony between potentially conflicting uses. For more info, click here.
Additional Resources
Bear Brook Trail Map
Bear Brook Trail Information
Bear Brook Campground Map
NEMBA's Places to Ride at Bear Brook State Park
AMC Outdoors with Kids
Bear Brook Winter Map
Derry Trail Riders
NEMBA Southern Chapter
