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!

This campground has a lot of potential, While the campsites themselves are well maintained, with…read morenice river views, the overall campground is not. The bathrooms are old and dirty, with walls and doors that clearly need to be scrubbed of built-up grime and feces. The showers are quarter-operated, but unreliable and some without temperature control. The amenities listed online are also misleading. The "playground" is really just a small baby jungle gym, and the area that should be a playground is a complete waste of space. Across the street, they have a so-called swimming beach but it is nothing more than a mosquito-filled pond with a sunken paddle boat. The train is nice and freshly painted, but the swing set is in terrible shape and really needs to be removed before someone gets hurt. The water wheel advertised on the website doesn't work and doesn't look like it has in quite some time. On top of that, there's no WiFi service. With some updates and proper upkeep, this place could be wonderful--but as it stands, it's disappointing compared to what's advertised.

Probably my favorite place to camp in NH. The owners are great hosts. Clean bathrooms and nice…read moresites. The duck pond with feed for them in the middle is great. Close proximity to some attractions as well. Thanks Diane and Mario, can't wait to come back :)

Diane and Mario are amazing Hosts, super friendly and accommodating. Peaceful, quiet location with…read moreeasy access to local attractions and highway, while reasonably price. Gotta love the resident ducks!

This place was truly amazing! We visited during the second week of June, so there were no large…read morecrowds, and the weather was very comfortable. The ladies at the admission booth were friendly, welcoming, and helpful in directing us where to go. Be prepared for the walk of a lifetime! There are some steep hills and plenty of uphill and downhill sections, but the breathtaking views make every step worth it. The scenery is simply spectacular. A few tips for visitors: wear comfortable hiking or walking shoes, bring plenty of water, strollers are not recommended, a rain jacket isn't really necessary; you'll only encounter a little mist when passing by the large cascade, if you're traveling with toddlers, a good hiking backpack carrier is highly recommended, bring a handheld or neck fan because you'll definitely work up a sweat, don't forget sunscreen and bug spray. Take your time, enjoy the incredible natural beauty, and soak in the experience. This is a place I would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the area!

It's weird to pay this much to see nature, and that's why it's a 4 star review. It's a state park,…read morebut for a family of 4 we paid $71 to go on a hike. (The advance ticket price for 3 adults/1 child) I get that the flume itself has many steps that must be maintained, but still.... The flume is a 100000/10 stars, and I'm not upset I spent the money. A lot of uphill, so plan to take your time if you aren't used to that.

My family stayed here in a travel trailer in the summer of 2023. The campground was wonderful with…read moregenuinely wooded sites. We enjoyed the creek running through the back of our site as it provided plenty of entertainment for the kids! The weekend we stayed here, the campground was maybe half full? Or that's how it seemed. It was great for the kids riding their bikes and not having to worry about a bunch of trucks.

I can only really rate the ice cream section. I did not stay there however I did notice that the…read morecampground was quite clean. There was no loose papers or garbage things or people running around like crazy or dogs or animals out of control. It was very quiet and peaceful sounding really looking forward to going back up there and staying there next year I was already staying someplace else this time. We could only stop for the ice cream we had their own ice cream was homemade. I had like an apple cobbler ice cream. That was very good chunks of apples and everything in it and my husband had pistachio. He said it was one of the best he's ever had homemade always taste better anyways and the girls were very friendly kind. Explain some of the flavors. I didn't know what they were. I did say yes we make all our own from scratch which I thought was really cool. We did send other friends. We are staying with bikers over there for a treat, and several people said the same thing everything was wonderful.

Great trail, especially since it was early May and the park wasn't fully open yet, so this felt…read morelike the best option. Very kid friendly and also had handicap accessible viewing areas. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was a fun little adventure and really enjoyable for what it was.

Nice place to walk. Opens at 9. Get there early before all the other tourists come and then it…read moregets crowded.

Honestly if I could give this a negative 100 star review, I probably would. So where we start…read more These campsites are trash in trash out campgrounds. No one follows the rules ever. There shouldn't be broken beer bottles littered everywhere or toilet papers and wet wipes scattered in the woods. That isn't even the worse part. We come camping to disconnect from electronics in order to be one with nature. However, there are people that come with generators and karaoke machine, strobe lights to name the least. I get it. Everyone wants to have a good time. Be considerate of your neighbors. Having raves and karaoke parties until early in the morning is not fun. Especially when they have their volumes at 100. This used to be a great place to come and reconnect with your families. Not anymore.

It's been at least 7 or 8 years since I've gone camping here annually. If you want some peace and…read morequite, this is the place to camp. No curfews, no one on top of you... just camp out and do your own thing. Such a great place, we always set up camp by the stream. There's no bathroom or wash area so this is not for the glampers! Although there's porter potties up the closer to the entrance for those who doesn't want to take a squat in the woods! Prices of car has gone up over the years but not too drastic. Prices of wood was $7/bundle when I was there. Can always drive to town to get cheaper wood...$3/bundle. When your week is done, pack up and leave. Remember to pick up after yourself! Hope people who come here wouldn't ruin this places natural beauty because I hope to come back every year!

This was sooo much fun! We spent almost 2 hours here and loved reading the educational facts along…read morethe boardwalk and exploring the caves! There were so many beautiful areas along the boardwalk. The lemon squeezer and dungeon were the most difficult but also the most fun! We got a bit muddy and wet but that's all part of the adventure! We also loved the huge birds nest at the end and got a huge laugh out of pretending to be baby birds. I would definitely come back here again!

Stumbled across Lost River when planning a trip to NH to see the fall foliage. I absolutely love…read morethe Flume Gorge trail & this one wasnt too far away. I had heard there were gorges & caves to explore different from other trails nearby along with beautiful pines and waterfalls. It exceeded all my expectations! It says this is a 1 mile loop hike but be prepared- I walk a 5k daily & this trail kicked my butt in a good way. It was moderately challenging- I went in the rain so it was a bit cooler too. The best advice I could offer is to take a backpack with snacks, another jacket just in case (although i layered up), pack rain pants to help keep me warm in the rain, and shoes with good traction. And plenty of water. Beanies may also be a good option to keep your head warm from the cold. And a portable battery. Also, if you haven't traveled with a car like me..then the Shuttle Connection is a life saver to travel in town. Way cheaper than Uber and fairly quick to transport you wherever you want to go. Also for travelers go back and forth to other states travel by bus is the perfect and most affordable way to travel. This trail offered amazing views, great photo ops, and plenty of additional trails to explore. They also make sure to keep everything maintained and safe for hikers exploring. Everything is well labeled and easy to follow. They do say and I can attest- travelers who have difficulty walking or have walkers etc..this may not be an ideal trail. Also, for younger children this may not be an kdela hike because of how extensive the elevation is. You are climbing a mountain and waterfall elevation. Make sure to look up details on their trail before you plan a trip. But well worth the hike :)

This was the highlight of my trip…read more I'll be honest I was iffy as it's not "normal" to see a Bear doing things like riding a scooter but after actually SEEING the show and had a lengthy conversation with the guy who does the show, I have no worries. This was fantastic and I noticed right away that they had no sticks or prongs or things to hit the bear with, just ice cream! The bears are adorable and they will not make a bear do what it doesn't want to do so sometimes the show will not be the same. I really appreciate this. The pricing for everything was decent, the train ride was about 20 minutes and I enjoyed it. The food was okay (normal theme park food). It was rather chilly when we went so I didn't get to do the water slide which is my only regret - it looked super fun! I would DEFINITELY recommend and would be back.

Have been coming to this place for years. My son enjoyed it when he was 2 years old and still…read moreenjoys it now at almost 17 years old. My hope is when he has his own kids someday that this place will still exist. It is not a huge park, and I believe it is priced fairly considering the entertainment value. The bear show is the main attraction. The love and care that is given to these bears prolongs their lifespan vs bears in the wild. Bring a change of clothes if you are planning on going on the water slide or the bumper boats. There are a couple of places to get food, but you can also bring your own lunch.