Dispersed Camping in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Showing 15 locations in Cheshire County.
Draper Tent Site
A basic, walk-in tent camping site located off Draper Road near the Beal's Knob trail system.
Falls Brook Shelter
This rustic backcountry shelter is situated along the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail near Falls Brook.
Howard Memorial Park
A scenic roadside park situated next to a lovely lake with picnic tables. Ideal for quick daytime stops, though overnight stays may be limited by local municipal park regulations.
McDonald's Keene
A quick-stop option in the back parking lot of a 24-hour McDonald's. This spot is suitable only for brief, low-profile overnight stays.
Monadnock State Park Headquarters Campground
A developed state park campground offering designated walk-in campsites in a beautiful wooded setting near Mount Monadnock. Although sites require a short walk from the parking area, small vehicles can sleep in the lot if preferred.
Mount Grace State Forest Trailhead
A trailhead parking lot at the base of Mount Grace State Forest. It features a level gravel and paved parking area, an open grassy field suitable for tent pitching, and a basic hiker shelter with electrical outlets. It serves as a quiet base for exploring local hiking trails.
Mt. Monadnock State Park Campground
Secluded state park campground situated near Mt. Monadnock, offering quiet, shaded sites under a dense forest canopy. This serves as an ideal staging ground for hiking the prominent peak.
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area
A scenic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day-use recreation area offering picnicking, disc golf, and lake access, though overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Pilgrim Pines Camping Area
A quiet developed retreat and campground located near the shores of Swanzey Lake.
Rindge Roadside Pull-off
A simple dirt pull-off along a rural road near Rindge.
Surry Mountain Lake Beach (Day Use Only)
A day-use beach and recreation park managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Surry Mountain Lake. It features picnicking, swimming, and boat launching, but overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Surry Mountain Lake Campground
A developed recreation area managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, featuring lakeside sites and pleasant forest scenery at Surry Mountain Lake.
Swanzey Lake Camping Area
A family-friendly developed campground situated along the shores of scenic Swanzey Lake.
Walmart
A standard commercial parking lot in Rindge offering convenient overnight paved parking, subject to individual store manager approval.
Wonder Casino & Elm City Brewery Parking
This large parking lot serves a historic mill complex housing Wonder Casino and Elm City Brewing. It provides a convenient urban overnight stop for self-contained campervans and smaller rigs that can park discreetly. The area remains active with casino and restaurant patrons until late evening, offering a relatively secure feel.