Top Camping Hidden Gems in New Hampshire

Camping Gems - New Hampshire Lake Winnipesaukee Central New Hampshire contains a gem -- 44,000-acre Lake Winnipesaukee.  This 72-square-mile lake has plenty of shoreline, room for boating and fishing, and swimming areas.  The lake also has more than 250 islands to explore.  The lake is known to have some of the best fishing in the state. Hampton Beach Enjoy a romantic weekend on the New Hampshire shore at beautiful Hampton Beach.  In addition to saltwater ocean beaches, the town offers free concerts, fireworks displays, sand-castle building contests, and a Casino Ballroom.  Mount Cardigan    This bare-rocky peak offers terrific hiking through alpine scrub forests and granite outcroppings.  The peak is 3,155-feet high, offering some of the best viewpoints in New Hampshire. Lake Sunapee This stunning lake offers fabulous outdoor activities like boating, biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, alpine and cross-country skiing, ice-boating, and maple-sugaring. Watch the boats sailing on the lake, take a hike through the surrounding woods and mountains, or enjoy a first-rate meal in one of the town's many restaurants. New Hampshire Boat Museum, Wolfeboro Farms See vintage mahogany and antique boats at the New Hampshire Boat Museum, a facility that's dedicated to the lakes region's boating heritage. There are runabouts, race-boats, canoes, guide boats, and sail boats. Whether you are an outboard, steam, paddle or sail enthusiast, the displays, enhanced with archival photos, trophies and models, bring to life a truly grand era of boating. Umbagog Lake State Park This 7,600-acre park offers a beach area for swimming, excellent fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are available, as are boat launches and fuel sales. Wildlife viewing includes a variety of birds, deer, and moose. Don't miss the chance to fish bass, trout, salmon, and panfish. White River Junction, Vermont This attraction is on the border, set in the green hills of Vermont. You can sip your coffee at the Tip Top Cafe, visit the Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, enjoy views of the White River, or head to the Center for Cartoon Studies.  Shop for chic rebuilt apparel and recycled accessories at Revolution Vintage or explore the unique Main Street Museum.