I won't go in to the embarrassing and awful details of my first night at the campsite but let's…read morejust say if it wasn't for the generosity and over-the-top unbeatable hospitality of Martha, owner of Maple Hill, and her family (and friends), our weekend would have been absolutely ruined. Maple Hill offers an in-expensive and convenient camping experience for those looking to go hiking or sight seeing in the Bristol/Waterbury area. The "downtown" of Bristol is a short drive away if you need to buy supplies or want a nice evening out for dinner and ice cream. They have both wooded and field sites you can get a nice spot right on the river. There is also a bathhouse with running water, showers, and flush toilets. I have never been so pleased with an experience of true human compassion and the people running this campground are what all humans should achieve to be. I know this review may be somewhat cryptic but might I just add: Make sure that you remember that the road for the campground is located across the street from the white house and not to find yourself going down a rocky dirt road in the dark, in a rainstorm, in the fog....Things may not end up well for you haha. Anyways, Martha is the best and thank God for AAA. Check in and registration is at the white house and campsites run about 25/night for non electric sites.

Great little campground!…read more We had a spot right over the brook and fell asleep to the sound of it babbling. Some of the wooded spots are definitely on the small side but they vary. The field sites are huge, and open... they don't offer the privacy but would be a fantastic place camp with a group and stargaze. Maybe the only time I have used a campground bathroom and not had to avoid the hordes of harvestmen/daddylong-legs. And the bathroom lights are solar powered! Super nice owner, low rates, very clean grounds. It's close to some neat swimming holes, hiking and mountain biking trails, as well.

Great little country store with the flavor of REAL Vermont (not the pottery barn variety you so…read moreoften see in the tourist spots). Local crafts, snacks, and really nice people running the place. Many new improvements now that there is a new owner in charge, and they are even talking about putting in a deli. My local store of choice!

We needed a tent site for a overnight and the State park was full. This campsite was a positive…read moreexperience. Its covered with grass and there is a small lake with ducks. Free warm showers and a washing machine. there's a full service conveniences store with a cool local vibe. We stayed at the state site later in the week which turned into a mud site when it rained for 2 straight days. I'd prefer this site since it has grass and the tent stays "cleaner" since the grass takes a bit longer before it turns into mud. I would visit again.

What a wonderful find in Vermont! The owners were personable and available if needed. The…read morecampground was well maintained with lush grass sites. We camped late September so we were pleased that the clean and tidy bath houses were open. Nice Laundry facility with plenty of machines. Water pressure was good. If you're showering at the bath house you'll need to bring some quarters which wasn't an issue for our group. We recommend this RV park!!

This campground is very clean, quiet and peaceful. I stayed in one of the spacious screened…read morelean-to's . The lot was very well setup with a picnic table and fire ring. The person that helped me check in was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay again.

Unforgettable experience....as usual! First off, we have been patronizing this campground several…read moretimes a year since the new owners (John and Lisa) took it over a few years ago and made countless upgrades and additions to make this campground one of the best in NH. We stayed here for our usual (3) nights in late August 2023 at our usual (brook front) site (no I won't say the site number... its ours LOL) with my wifey and our "son" (dog). I am constantly amazed how dog friendly this place is. Most notably the welcome he receives upon check-in and the obvious love of animals from the staff. Most notable, this past trip a male employee (maintenance) I believe (sorry I don't recall your name) went above and beyond by showing our dog so much love, making it a point to stop and say hello to him in passing and even bring him his own bag of dog treats on our last night (which he devoured before we got home). The campground has (3) amazing dog (ambassadors) which make the stay even more enjoyable. First there is Lacey, a quiet yet reserved doggo with an obvious sense of class and sophistication. Then there is Tyson and energetic lab who will be your best friend if he sees you with a ball. Last but not least there is Rocky the rottweiler who has been the "framed" by some bad reviews as intimidating (LOOOL) he is an amazing, well trained, kind, asset to this campground and it is your loss if you find him to "Intimidating" to say hello to as he is passing by sitting shotgun on the chrome wheeled chariot (golfcart) that he frequently "patrols" the campground in. Most notable in some negative reviews this campground has rules! and has security! for a reason! The rules are simple (DRIVE 5 MPH!) It's common sense! You wouldn't speed through a school zone so why a campground with countless kids and animals! And yes, if you speed you may get told to "slow down" please don't take offense to this like your being personally attacked. It's the employees and owners taking a stand to ensure their guests are safe! The second rule is "Quiet ours are 10pm to 8am". If you are making excessive noise during this time, yes, you most likely will be spoken to by security. Again, don't take offense to this "outrageous" rule. This campground is surrounded by (2) beautiful brooks and the last thing that needs to be heard is excessive noise in such a great location. We can honestly say in the several years we have been coming here we have never had a noise issue. However, if you do have an issue there is a convenient phone number you can text where your issue will be addressed promptly. Everyone here is either guests or friends which shows by the extent the owners (John and Lisa) go to ensure you are having a great time. The few negative reviews I have seen are mostly because you didn't give them a chance to go the extra mile for you, or were just plain rude or entitled. We have personally seen the owners and staff go the extra mile multiple times! As far as the campground itself its situated in the heart of the white mountains close to many major attractions (Clarks Trading Post, Kancamagus Highway, Storyland, Santas Village, Flume Gorge, Polar Caves, Lost River Gorge) to name a few. This campground is wooded! Yes, there are no wide open spaces it's a wooded campground in the heart of NH and there are trees, winding roads and each site is unique. The owners made it simple to plan your visit by having posted photos of many sites online as well as provide information while booking explaining what the features are to each site and what type of equipment it can accommodate. There are rustic (primitive) sites, full hookups (water, elec, sewer) as well as gorgeous "Glamping" cabins and more rustic simple wooded cabins! The (3) restroom/bathhouses are always clean and welcoming. The onsite laundry room served us well after we were ill prepared during a NH summer downpour! During the day (especially weekends) there are activities such as games (Human bumper ball!!!) as well as "Fairy walks!" Ice cream socials, arts and crafts and our personal favorite the "dance parties!" featuring the fairy lights (see attached photos) during the evening the area around the bridge is lit up by countless laser lights which reflect off the trees to create a truly unique experience. Each time we arrive our site has been immaculate and ready for us which is another kudos to the amazing staff. After writing this review, I feel like I have not touched the surface of topics I could talk about regarding this campground. We will continue to patronize this campground and consider it "our campground" and our "home away from home!". 10.5 out of 5 stars! -Lavoie family!

June 2026. We booked a site in the upper campground. Beautiful views but the road was washed out…read moreand steep. Felt like a parking lot more than a campground. Large trash pile in turn around at top of hill. We asked to move to another site in lower campground. Staff was friendly and made the move easy. Lower campground could be Beautiful with some upgrades. Graded roads and tree trimming to accommodate bigger rigs like ours. 30'. Although we didn't use them the bathrooms looked clean but dated. There are Beautiful sites along the river designed for tents and smaller campers. The presence of trash and debris around owners home was an eye sore and an easy fix if picked up. Bridge access to the campground looks a little sketchy on the top deck. Otherwise it looked structurally sound. Dump stations on both sides of entrance are dated and the turn around was very tight for our rig. It is a beautiful area of the white mountains. This campground could be a gem with a few upgrades and attention to detail.

This is just for the beach access. Easy. Breezy. Nice sandy beach. City takes care of it pretty…read morewell, as I visited it during high traffic time/ summer. There are restrooms and changing rooms, also a refreshment stand. There's a set-up for kayak rentals. A short little boardwalk like structure enables you to be near the water but not get sand in your shoes. There are covered picnic areas and benches to stay out of the sun. There's a good amount of parking. They have several lifeguard chairs set up, but not sure if they actually have lifeguards? Really nice view of the scenery associated with Lake Champlain, right on the shore of it. I got more than I expected! Also, really like the access to the Island Rail Trail for more recreational fun!

A shark proposed to me..... I said no he almost BIT ME…read more I ALMOST DIED Horrible Beach

I've camped here a few times and there is so much to like about this campground…read more In the past we've really enjoyed the option to do things on the pond- we've put our inflatable kayak on it and paddled around for a lazy afternoon. Watching people put paddleboards on the water too definitely seems like fun too! The location is great for easy access to the hikes up Osceola and Tecumseh. Waterville Valley and Lincoln are both very close as well so there has been plenty of things for us to do and places to explore. We've made advanced reservations but also had luck with grabbing a first come first serve site by heading up on a Friday morning. But usually the campground is pretty busy so we wouldn't chance getting a first come first serve spot if we were coming in on a Saturday. Even though it can be busy, most groups are pretty good about keeping noise down after dark but its not uncommon to wake up a few times overnight or super early in the morning from a car door slamming or a car beeping. The A sites are pretty remote and much quieter than the other sites. Lately, we've been more enamored by the D sites due to their central location. We were disappointed at our most recent visit that most of the toilets were out of order and that there was only 1 working shower in the entire campground. Hopefully they'll fix this soon since it is a really nice option to have while camping.

FIX THE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS!!!!!! There is only one women's room toilet working in the entire…read morecampground and very few men's toilets. Most of the showers are inoperable and there is often no toilet paper. This campground is a disgrace.

Smuggler's Notch State Park provides hiking, camping, nature programs, and mountain biking…read more Smuggler's Notch Park got its name because In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson passed an embargo act forbidding American trade with Great Britain and Canada. This was a severe hardship for northern Vermonters, since Montreal was closer than other markets in the US. Many local people continued illegal trade with Canada, herding cattle and carrying other goods through the Notch. Later, fugitive slaves used the Notch as an escape route to Canada. During the Prohibition years, liquor was smuggled from Canada over the improved road built in 1922. My mother and I just rode through and it was miles of the park with different areas to explore. The we're many hikers and explorers out. All I can say is the mountains are beautiful and the atmosphere is amazing. I would definitely want to come back in fall to see the trees change colors.

I love this twisty road! The spring is a must stop for a drink of water literally flowing out of…read morethe mountain. It's usually gorgeous in the fall but we missed the leaves this year. There are plenty of places to stop and hike along the notch. It's really a beautiful place.

My husband and I stayed here for over a week in October 2020. Only a few spots available due to…read moreseveral seasonal trailers that stay there. The owner was very nice and welcoming. The campground sits above US 2 and there is a fair amount of traffic noise. If that doesn't bother you, the campground is otherwise quiet and peaceful with beautiful, mature trees!

We were on a summer trip (June-July 2022) to New England with our grandson when we just happened to…read moredrive by the campground. We stopped in to check availability. Heath, the owner, was very friendly & and quickly found us an open spot. The campground is beautiful! Quiet & very scenic - meandering river, rolling hills and mountains in the background. Our grandson couldn't get enough of the giant slip-n-slide. We hope to be able to stop here again when we take our other grandson on his New England trip!

Couldn't even make it there three miles of the worst washboard pothole road I have ever been on,…read morehad to turn around. Assholes & idiots, very disappointed in Vermont.

Amazing campground that has everything you could ever want in a campground…read more Swimming, boat rentals, boat dock and launch (for smaller boats at least), a huge lake to explore, hiking trails that go through an abandoned village, brand new bathrooms and showers, and lots of education programming for kids. Tons of families here when I went and I can see why. And many of the sights have incredible views of the lake and the mountains. Side A camping sites were a bit better than side B.

If you need a weekend or week to escape it all this is the perfect place for you. The peace and…read morequiet, the views will not disappoint! The Sparrows are a wonderful family to be your host. If it's 4 wheeling, walking, hiking or even horseback riding you can get the best of that right here.

From the owner: The Sparrows Nest Campground is a wonderful place to rest relax and unplug from the world. The…read morecabin is located in a 2 acre field on the top of a gorgeous mountain side. This 8x 16 cabin is cozy and quiet. Outside, you will find a peaceful field with a fire pit. We also offer tent sites for dry camping that are equipped with a picnic table and fire ring for dry camping. We also offer horse back riding through the mountains of Vermont.