Fall camping in New Hampshire is highly underrated. For one thing, it’s the perfect way to admire New Hampshire’s gorgeous foliage. For another, what could be cozier than snuggling up around a camp fire and then going to sleep in a warm sleeping bag as the leaves rustle around you? It’s much more pleasant than sweating the night away in a tent in the height of summer. Plus, the crowds are much smaller. There are a few weekends left before many campgrounds close in November, so make the most of them! Here are a few of our favorite spots to camp in the autumn. Be sure to call ahead as hours and dates of operation are subject to change, and amenities are very variable in the shoulder and off-season. Some of these parks will also let you camp outside of the official season, as long as you don’t mind roughing it.

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Do you have any fall camping in New Hampshire planned for this year? Time is short! Looking for more ways to make the most of the season? Check out our list of day trips.

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What are some of the best fall day trips in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire is famous around the world for the beauty of its autumn – after all, that’s why our small towns get so packed with tourists each year! Nonetheless, living here, it’s easy to take the autumn season for granted. This year, don’t let out-of-towners have all the fun – get out and enjoy all that the Granite State has to offer with these great fall day trips in New Hampshire. In terms of fall bucket-list musts, we're big fans of taking an autumn ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, visiting a charming farm like Emery Farm in Durham, hitting up the Oktoberfest festivities at Anheuser Busch in Merrimack, and enjoying a good, old-fashioned hike at one of of numerous superlative state parks.

Where can I see the best fall foliage in New Hampshire?

We love getting out and enjoying the fall foliage on one of our state's numerous hiking trails... especially before the bitter cold of winter makes hiking a bit less enticing! There are so many hikes in New Hampshire that are extra gorgeous in the fall. If you don't have a lot of time but you want a perfect photo op, check out Glen Ellis Falls in Jackson. The short trail will take you right to a beautiful waterfall. Other recommended fall hikes in New Hampshire include the Mount Major and Brook Trail Loop, Old Bride Path, Cathedral Ledge Trail, Barlow Trail and Winslow Trail Loop, Black Cap Trail, Arethusa Falls via Bemis Brook Trail, and Table Rock Trail.

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