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Great North Woods Farm Lake Umbagog

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· Errol, Coos, New Hampshire

5 acres hosted by Catherine B.

11 tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Boat-in sites

Some sites are accessible by boat.

Tucked away in the Lake Umbagog wilderness, we are a small privately-owned farm with the wonders of the area surrounding us. Boating and fishing? Check. Hiking and mountain-biking? Check. Swimming and Sailing? Check! All the fun and memories that go with camping and bonfires and outdoor cooking! Check! IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: We are intentionally remote, secluded, and off-grid. We are best accessed by water (1.3 mile paddle or motorboat), with a seasonal (May 15-December 1) 9-mile very rough (4wd) logging access road (minimum vehicle clearance 8in). For first-time guests arriving by road, you will need to be guided in---the property is impossible to find on your own (no gps, no map). If you arrive by road, please note that you must park (free/overnight/safe/secure) at a narrow trailhead and walk to the lakeside sites about 1/4 mile down the hill. We are happy to help you with your gear and have a couple of wheelbarrows and sometimes an ATV. So unless you want to RV/truck/car camp at the trailhead (definitely an option), it is tent-only camping on the lakeshore and garden sites. IMPORTANT ACCESS UPDATE 7/17/24: The logging road is WASHED OUT and road access to the site is IMPOSSIBLE. We DO NOT know when the road will be repaired. In the interim, we have a 16ft canoe and a 16ft kayak (with storage), lifejackets and paddles available at NO CHARGE for you to access the site. However you decide to arrive, we are happy to guide you at no extra charge. We do have cellular phone service on site and shoreline but not on the logging road in. [There is unfortunately no way for us to make the property accessible for guests who need the use of personal mobility equipment. Also, from experience, we MUST caution those with medical conditions that this is a WILDERNESS location, at least two hours from any medical facilities and very difficult to even medevac.] We have a small fishing boat (paddle only), 1 kayak, 3 mountain bikes, and a canoe for rent; firewood for purchase on site; your choice of spots to pitch a tent or use our raised platform. Join us for astonishing sunsets, breathtaking wildlife, and beautiful gardens. We can't wait to meet you!

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9 ratings · 9 reviews

Sean M.recommends

July 21, 2024

South Cove

Excellent place to be in nature. The lake is beautiful

Stefano M.recommends

July 20, 2024

Garden

Garden camping

We camped at the garden site which had a feeling of privacy with another site close by. While the garden site was out back, a shared shore line and communal fire shared a beautiful view. We had a great time swimming in Umbagog lake. We did have to park and walk to the site(about a 1/4 mile walk in) Catherine and Skip were great hosts and very accommodating. We had a great time and high reccomend!

Timmy T.recommends

July 17, 2024

South Cove

This place is absolutely beautiful! The host is a very sweet woman who was very kind and tried her best to give us the best experience. This is the best place I have ever camped so far. If you are doubting just go and experience the island.

Kaitlyn K.recommends

July 8, 2024

Fireside

Umbagog is one of my all time favorite camping spots - the state park doesn't offer remote views and waterfront like this without having to boat out. My friends and I had a great time and spent so much time out in the water swimming, kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding. Road in is definitely doable if you take your time, and have decent ground clearance (my little Tiguan made it).

Lorenz S.recommends

July 8, 2024

South Cove

Super remote and idyllic spot far off the beaten path. We didn’t paddle in, but drove in instead. It’s 10miles on a logging road (takes a full hour since you can only go about 10mph), but I highly recommend bringing a 4x4 or at least AWD. You should also have at least 6-8” ground clearance as some rocks are quite large. There’s also a quick water crossing which I would say is about a foot or so deep and maybe 20ft long. Alternatively you can canoe in which is probably what I recommend. That way you can unload your gear right at your camp spot. Otherwise, you have to park your car about 1/3 mile away from camp and carry it in. There is an ATV, but unfortunately it was out of commission during our stay so we carried it in/out with the help of a wheelbarrow. Skip and Catherine were very nice and welcoming.

Don M.recommends

June 30, 2024

South Cove

What a lovely experience! Getting away from it all is an understatement. Beautiful location and view. Definitely going to visit again!

Location

Errol, Coos, New Hampshire, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Catherine B.

Joined in March 2021

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