Yes there is a 1/2 mile walk to the trail and then 1/2 mile walk back to your parked car no biggie…read moredon't let that deter you from doing this hike. Agree there are better views in other parts of NH but this is ok. Bugs are vicious on certain parts of the trail and better off brining a bug net because someone else posted they don't care if you have bug spray I mean I even walked with can, I would still hike it though I prefer paid for parking on the website it's 5.00$ a person and you can use the whole state park for all day It was full of camps for swimming so if your not a fan of a lot of people maybe this lake is not for you Hope everyone enjoys there time there

Our walk/hike on the Shaw & Fundy Trails were perfect because they are well-trodden, pine-needle…read morecarpeted trails that were good for our sister who has a bad knee & can't handle trails with vertical climb, tree roots &/or rocky faces. The trails passed by marshes, over creeks &, at times, we had to navigate through areas that had some minimal flooding. Signage is practically non-existent, with arrows primarily @ intersections & also kind of confusing where the parking lots are for the trailheads. There is very little blazing on the trees but again, the trail directions are obvious. Not too much indication of wildlife, although, of course, we were in the thick of the trees. The folks at the Visitor Center are super friendly, knowledgeable & helpful.

SUPER BEAUTIFUL drive with amazing fall foliage. The top was foggy and rainy so we couldn't see…read moredown or hike but beautiful drive up. The hike is mostly pine trees. Suggested donation is $4/person.

Dogs are welcome at this great dog park. it is clean and everyone who goes there are all so nice…read more We were there for The Frank Monahan Foundation 5k Run. Concord, NH. All photos from that fun day were by me, Kate Putnam.

The Esther Currier Wildlife Management Area and the Davis Path within it are amazing conservation…read moreareas that contribute in great part, to the immense quality of life in New London. It is a superb area for admiring wildlife, beaver dams, bog vegetation and contemplation. It is also a superb 2.2 mile flat hike, suitable for families with children, pets and elderly. It is a postcard scenic area during Fall's Foliage. And a great area for hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing in the Winter. The Esther Currier Wildlife Management Area at Low Plain is preserved through the efforts of a diverse group of citizen councils and nonprofit organizations. The New London Conservation Commission, and elected body, manages the area in conjunction with the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, the Elkins Fish & Game Club, and the NH Fish & Game Department. A self guided trail map with notes is available at the Route 11 entrance and also through their website. The trails can be accessed from the parking area off Route 11 or from a parking area on Mountain Road. Most of this material is taken from the New London Conservation Commission's trail description. The main trail is named the Davis Path. It is a gated gravel road running between Route 11 and Mountain Road. Hikers can also take side trails that lead to several overlook spots and observation blinds along the edge of an active Beaver Pond. In addition, there is a quaking bog that may be viewed from a boardwalk on the trail to the Marsh Point blind. A high water bridge, built by Elkins Fish and Game Club, takes visitors over the waters that flood a portion of Davis Path during Spring thaw (bridge is shown at the right). A geological exhibit (boulder collection) and a salamander pool are visible from the Davis Path. The Davis Path is 1.13 miles in length (one way). A half mile loop trail to Shepard Spring is also shown across Mountain Road from the Davis Path. Parking is available along Mountain Road. The trail is only marked for a clockwise trip around the loop. The Conservation Commission has also developed a Forestry Management Cover Map and Forestry Plan for the Low Plain area. An unbeatable location to enjoy a couple of hours with family or simply, to admire nature in its very best.

This was an awesome spot!! Cheap rentals, beautiful lake, and great customer service! Couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience.

OK, where do I start. When you pull up, you seriously think you just pulled up to the scene of The…read moreTexas Chainsaw Massacre. Just a complete horror show. Sofas on the lawn, a sea of broken down lawnmowers and a concrete block fire pit about the size of a small house, filled with remnants of said sofas and burnt beyond recognition metal & plastic. I wouldn't flinch if this was used for a mass human burning at one point. If you make it past the smell of Mustang cigarettes & formaldehyde , you will be greeted by a group of gentlemen right out of the Mad Max movies. All saddled around a lone campfire flanked by a few tarp-covered campers, a cloud of smoke above them of who knows what. These dudes are RTP. Ready. To. Party. Absolutely just a mish mash of Old Milwaukee chugging, old dudes ready to tell their life stories of past arrests and their Motorhead cover band (no joke). We actually used the kayaks for about 6 minutes in total before we were bbq'ing, drinking up a storm with these dudes. Just a friggin blast. A few other highlights I'd like to mention: -The restrooms were in the house up the stairs; not sure how the girls in our group got out alive and/or std free. -For about 2 hours there was a shotgun party across the street of nonstop gunfire; at one point showering down upon us into the trees as we played bocce ball. excellent. When it was time to leave, high fives and hugs all around from these dudes, like we've known them for years. So all in all, 5 stars across the board. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as an afternoon hangout if you have a 12 pack, some friends and a willingness to hug some 50 year old dudes.

Great location for hiking and a great asset to the community. There is parking for probably 12+…read morecars and the non profit organizations use their facilities for meetings. Hike is pretty mild with some crossing and mostly shaded area beautiful scene for both the summer and winter.

This forest is easy to hike (I even did it barefoot) without much of an incline. You can see a…read moresmall wildflower garden, which when I went had a brilliant red cardinal flower in bloom, a babbling brook, typical woodland habitat, and two giant boulders. A map would have been nice but the only sign at the entry was on restoration of American chestnut trees in the 1980's. But it's not that big a site so you won't get lost.

It's a good place for a few hours of fun for younger kids. Lots of jumping and obstacle courses to…read morekeep them busy. It was fairly slow on a Saturday which was a positive as far as the kids getting to have full access to stations. The cafe is a bit bazare, as I'm not sure the teenagers working there really were trained on how to cook the product. It took a good 40 minutes to get a pizza (and we were the only people who ordered). There was plenty of parking and was well maintained. $15 per child $5 per adult. They also have free WiFi.

Awesome place. The kids love it everything we go and the place is always clean. Definitely will…read morecontinue to visit

Exceeded expectations for a rustic outdoor stay. Great staff and perfect camp store with every last…read moreminute thing we needed. Be sure to pock up a few fire starters made by local Veterans - magic! All facilities were spotless and well maintained. Views of the ponds were lovely. If you are a birder, get up early for the warblers, Veery, Wood Thrush and you won't be disappointed at night id you are an owl lover!

Spent one night camping and had a lovely time!…read more Some big takeaways: - Staff were friendly and helpful making finding the campsite and checking in easy - Camp sites are definitely very close together but people were generally not too loud and seemed to respect the quiet hours - Sites had picnic tables and fire pits - There were showers (would recommend flip flops and a caddy), bathrooms, and a sink available - Campsite was surrounded with trails and near water - Dogs welcomed It was our first time camping so we don't have anything else to compare it to but it was great for our first time!

pretty nice place to walk overall. wouldn't rush back tho. path goes out and along the river so…read morethere's nice views of the water.