Overall great campground. The price was def high, but the big draw here is the pool. Def worth the…read morestay if you are there when the pool is open, aside from that, the camp is immaculate, very well maintained with plenty of privacy between sites and lots of other amenities

OFFSEASON FALL OCT. 4th - 6th site 210 Well let's start off…read morewith turning onto Bachelder rd. Kind of exciting driving up and seeing a couple old campers set up like it was part of a theme park. Getting toward the office the road splits into a nice paved 3 lane rd. Excellent if there a few people checking in. The office is well presented, and an arcade next to it is a pristine 200 yr old barn. The roads were well maintained as it turned to dirt and gravel. No rain made potholes a very nice drive. The sites as we drove by were awesome. This place has great large deep private sites, angled very well for easy docking. The site we had 210 was a damn good site. Not far walking distance from office pool and other amenities. Trees were nice and solid and it was large enough for us to do extra. The fire pits were awesome, all large stones with others built up.. excellent on that one moosehillock. Everyone walking by had great attitudes, excellent vibes. Well except that one dude looked at me walking by jealous of my blackstone. Cons to get through quick cause we didn't have much. At $12 a bundle for wood, little steep usually paying $4-6 at other campgrounds. BUT!!!!! you can bring your NH born wood from wherever so that's a plus. No cell service but wifi if you are down around the office. By the way I met a camp worker David who was very professional and helped with every question and matter we had. 100 acres, over 500 sites to stay at rv cabins tents. This is a great place. We plan to go back next summer in season to check out the pool and other accommodations. Recommended for now. Update next season.

Beware, all those 1 star reviews and other bad reviews are true. Owner/ management very rude to non…read morecaucasian guests. Camp sites are deceiving. R-sites are small and going down hill in to the river/ stream. No privacy between sites. These site are below the top of the hill, camping on a slope. They also have a ledge of ground on the edge of site going down into the waters. Definitely can easily injure oneself if not careful. Most fire pits are at the edge of the site under the trees branches, not on flat land looking like it is going to fall and go into the river/stream. Quiet time is at 1030pm. This actually means silent time, lights out and go to bed. Can not sit around fire pit and talk. Booked 3 nights with family only stayed one night. Could not stay because of the owner stalking us at night and did not feel welcomed. Being watched all the time. Keep your money go elsewhere. Speedway near by, hear everything at the campground. Can not even hear ourselves speak with the racing going on there. Non caucasian steer clear. You will be judged the moment you step into the office. Treated with no respect, harass and stalked. Come to think of it, it is like a KKK movie...these ppl will speak to you only to benefit them but behind our backs despises us

Visited again earlier this summer for a few days. Nice and quiet. Relaxing. Hoping to visit again…read morelater in the season. Can't go wrong. Sometimes you just need to disconnect and be outdoors. This is a terrific place to do it.

My favorite campground in New Hampshire! This is the place to get away from RVs and trailers and…read moreloud noises. OK there are a few spots for groups and you could probably get an RV and trailer up there, but I have yet to see it. The campsites here all have the basics for tent camping: picnic table, fire pit/grill, peace and quiet. Most of the sites are spaced far apart so that you don't turn your head and make eye contact with a neighbor. Some of them are almost completely isolated, and a few have lean-tos (you're near the Appalachian Trail after all). The fire pits are kind of annoying though, they're basically three-sided iron boxes with sliding grates on top. You'll stay warm and can easily cook on them, but not everyone is going to have a great view of the fire. There is garbage on site, pit toilets, potable water, and lots of hiking nearby. In fact, the hiking is probably one of the biggest draws. You could get a spot here and then hike to one of the other campgrounds in the national forest (those are obviously hike-in only), or just spend a few hours in the forest. We saw lots of moose droppings, but no moose. Maybe your luck will be better than mine. The river is nearby and there are several parks and access points to get to it. I saw quite a few people fly fishing last time I was here. You've got to drive to Maine to get here, and then head about 5 miles along a dirt road to cross back into NH. Stock up in nearby Gorham and bring plenty of firewood. You'll want to stay at least two nights, and you'll definitely want to come back.

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.

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.

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.

I take back everything I said in my last review. Stay far away! Not sure if owners changed but it…read morefelt like being in a prison camp. The owner would probably benefit from anger management classes or behavioral therapy. She is a micromanager and constantly in your face in an inappropriate way. Don't expect not to be spoken to if you are minding your own business and following rules because before you know it..she's riding up in her cart (patrol car) bordering on harassing you. Beautiful place but I suggest going elsewhere as NH is abundant w campgrounds.

Spent our Thanksgiving break here and it was a nice way to escape the city and reconnect with…read morenature without having to camp in the winter. We stayed in a Hygge cabin which was spacious and provided us with all the essentials to be able to cook meals everyday (especially with places being closed for Thanksgiving!). Lumen Nature Retreat also has two private saunas that you can reserve and we made sure to take full advantage of that after our days out hiking in the cold. It was a nice way to relax along with their heated, clean bathhouse. The experience is fully self serve, but they are always available to help through text. There is adequate cell service to reach out to them in case you need anything. They always responded within 15 minutes. I would love to come back in the spring/summer to do more hikes in the area and enjoy all that the place has to offer!

The photos and marketing are very misleading. We ended up in a cabin with cars parked right outside…read moreeither side of the small cabin on wheels. There is zero privacy. Everything is an up charge. There is no water view in sight despite every photo of the cabins showing water. Absolutely NOT worth $1,044 for 2 nights. We camp 15-20 times a year (both tent and cabin) and love the outdoors, but that isn't at all what this is. So sad to have been deceived by their posts. I hope you can save yourself the disappointment. Update- Well over a year after my initial post, Boris, the business owner, finally responded. It is disappointing that after such a long delay, the choice was made to imply I simply didn't "thoroughly review" their photos. Claiming "transparency" while marketing every single cabin with a water view--when in reality, my $1,044 stay consisted of a small cabin on wheels sandwiched between parked cars with zero privacy--is the definition of misleading. Labeling a cramped, overcrowded layout as "community-focused" doesn't change the fact that the actual experience does not align with the curated, secluded aesthetic advertised. My issue isn't a misunderstanding of "glamping"; it's a rejection of being overcharged for a misrepresented experience. Instead of discrediting guests who have spent significant money at your business, I hope you use this feedback to provide more honest marketing. I'll continue to support reputable spots that value transparency over defensive excuses.

Literally the worst experience I've ever had. It's a shame because it's a beautiful campground…read more Definitely shouldn't be labeled as family friendly, she (the owner) obviously can't stand kids. Or people in general. has eyes and ears on you the entire time to the point where it's uncomfortable. Being in the hospitality business should definitely not be her profession. Her husband seemed nice enough.

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 :)

Golf range at Sugar Shack campgrounds is a NH gem- $6 for a small bucket of balls and $8 for a…read morelarge bucket. The honor system is employed to pay. Yardage is incorrect (my range finder says so) and I miss the old buckets and towels that I used to clean my clubs but otherwise, it's a great deal with scenic views. Just up/down Route 175 from the Sugar Shack restaurant (a wedge for Bryson). Kids are welcomed and old clubs are available if necessary.

Beautiful and all natural grass. Great place to practice. Quiet and reasonably priced.read more

Was so looking forward to this trip as the majority of reviews and the pictures posted made this…read morelook like a true relaxing, fun, vacation resort to spend a few days. Booked online easily and read the fine print about checking in prior to 3pm accruing additional charges, so we planned our departure accordingly to arrive @3. As we arrived at 230 a worker guided us into the checkin line and was courteous and friendly and gave us instructions checking in at the main office. The women working the counter were friendly and were nice enough to not charge us for being 30 mins early. We were given wristbands that weren't removable to wear during our entire stay. Yuck. We drove to our site and found it easily with the marked map and using the many signs directing you towards site numbers. Unfortunately found we had zero cello service with Verizon and no Wi-Fi as it's only available at the pool area. This should definitely be advertised to guests as you should know this ahead of time to prepare in case of emergency. We arrived on a Saturday and there were quite a few campers but also plenty of open sites. The site was huge. We could of fit an additional camper with our 34 ft motorhome and our car. Level and graveled. Nice natural rock fire pit and a 8ft picnic table. It was very shaded but not quite as private as advertised. You were still right next to other sites with minimum foliage blocking and could clearly see across the road into other sites. We setup easily and then got the kids ready who were excited about the pirate ship at the pool and planned on grabbing some food at the poolside cafe . This is where it went south. We found the cafe to be closed due to a staffing shortage and zero workers in the pool area. We were informed that there would be no lifeguards but found it concerning that there was zero supervision of resort rules. The pool was quite crowded and kids were barreling down slides with zero concern for each other. There were grownups at the pool but seemed like the kids definitely out numbered them which led me to believe that many were there unsupervised. And the ones that were "supervising" were clearly drinking and smoking and barely paying any attention. Our kids got to use the slides anyhow as I had to referee and monitor when it was safe to come down and keep kids from horse playing at the bottom. Not relaxing to say the least. We stayed for about 2 hours and then headed back to our site to eat as we were starving at this point. We had a good night grilling and making s'mores and then the kids wanted to try a night swim so we headed back to the pool only to find they closed it to shock it because a kid pooped in it. Yuck. Headed back to our site and played some board games, it was very quiet and dark which made for a great nights sleep. Day 2 will be better. We took a walk around the campground which is huge. Lots of seasonal folks here. There are a few nature trails which were nice but the drought has dried up the stream and natural pool which is unfortunate. We headed back to the pool and it was packed. No workers in sight still. I'm fact I had only seen about 3 workers on gators with the exception of the office ladies this whole time so far. Spent the majority of the morning monitoring safety of my kids in the pool and on the slide until miraculously in the afternoon one of the guys who was driving the gators went to work at the top of the slide. What a difference that made! Kids going one at a time now and no hanging out at the bottom of slides. I could relax a bit. It was short lived though and he left after about 2 hours. The next few days were much of the same. Chaos at the pool, closed cafe, and very little supervision of resort rules which seemed more like suggestions at this point. We ventured out and found some things to do relatively close by such as the polar caves and shopping in Plymouth. Overall we won't be back as it wasn't for us. We are used to KOA and only tried this based off the website pics of the pool and being advertised as very private sites. Our experience would have probably been a lot better had they had more staff which could have made opening the cafe and monitoring the pool possible.

We stayed 5 days and had a wonderful time . The other reviews complain about lack of things for…read morekids , but thats bologna. There is a huge playground , volleyball, fishing, basketball, arcade, amazing pool with slides, swimming hole , trails,horse drawn rides, ice cream social, church service, juggler presentation , bike riding , trick or treating , bingo , local cool attractions ..... I mean come on . Why do your kids need entertaining ?? If they do it's a parents job not your camp ! Folks complaining of no lifeguards ... get in the water with your kids ! We found the sites clean and very private . Our kids were out and about everywhere all day . Very reminiscent of my own childhood . We stayed in a rustic cabin which had sleeping for 5( easily slept 7 for us one night ) , lights and refrigerator . The site also had room for 3 vehicles , a well set up fire pit , picnic table , cute front porch , bbq grill and outdoor water faucet . Kids biked everywhere , pool was spotless, rules were enforced , staff courteous , 10:01pm you could hear a pin drop . No disturbances at all . It was incredible to sit by the fire , under the stars and you could hear a pin drop . Only semi complaint .....Some of the bathrooms were not great and you will have absolutely no WiFi . No calling , nothing ( there is a free phone to use ) . At first I was bummed , but then I quickly realized it was a great thing . Better access to it would be helpful for those needing phone for work / emergencies etc . It did force us to really just relax though and I felt like it made people actually talk and interact . Everyone was happy and friendly . Such a different world there ! My kids made about 30 friends We will absolutely be back !