Campton NH A Great Destination For Outdoor Recreation

A small town of about 2,600 at the edge of Newincluding Whales Tale Water Park and Hobo Railroad
Hampshire's White Mountains, Campton is a greatscenic train rides. There is also the annual Pemi Valley
place to stay to enjoy the area's many recreationalBluegrass Festival in August.
opportunities. Just a couple of hours from Boston,Campton's main attraction in the winter, however, is its
Campton is a great spot to get away from the urbanproximity to multiple ski resorts. The closest is
life for a while.Waterville Valley Resort, which is right up the road
You will feel the stress and worries of your daily life liftfrom downtown Campton. Waterville Valley typically
from your mind as you leave the highway and driveopens in November and features restaurants, condos
onto New Hampshire's rural back roads. The heavilyand shops in its Village Square. In addition to
forested and hilly scenery contributes to the sense ofWaterville's 52 trails, 2000-foot vertical drop and 11 lifts,
serenity that the quiet of the White Mountains provides.there are multiple terrain parks as well as a Nordic Ski
In spring, summer and fall, you often only hear theCenter. Waterville can accommodate skiers of all
rustling of leaves and creaking of trees as theabilities.
breezes winds its way through Campton's woods. InOther nearby ski resorts include Cannon Mountain,
the winter even the sound of wind and trees is quietedLoon Mountain and Tenney Mountain. Campton also
by the blanket of snow covering everything.isn't far from the town of Plymouth, which has
There are many ways to enjoy and explore therestaurants, theater and a college, and the outlet
gorgeous scenery of Campton, New Hampshire. Youshopping destination of North Conway, which also has
can hike your way around the White Mountain Nationalmany restaurants and nightlife.
Forest, take in the views from the peaks of the WhiteThere are very few hotels or motels in Campton since
Mountains, drive or bike on winding, scenic roads,it is such a small, rural town. But that doesn't mean
canoe on and swim in the Pemigewasset and Madthere is no place to stay in Campton. There are
rivers, and fish on the many ponds in the area. Somedozens of private vacation homes for rent, as well as
tings you might see on your scenic drive includecondos at Waterville Valley Resort. The variety of
covered bridges, waterfalls, moose and other wildlife,Campton vacation rental homes available will give you
and in the fall, of course, magnificent foliage.the option of putting yourself closest to the activities
During summer and fall, golfers will enjoy the Owl'syou most enjoy. Rent a condo in Waterville Valley to
Nest Golf Course in Campton, and can easily reach abe close to the slopes, or rent a Campton vacation
number of other courses in a short drive. Other Whitehome high on a hill in the woods for a great view of
Mountains attractions are just a short distance away,northern New Hampshire.