Bear Brook Camping
The Bear Brook State Park campground has 101 tent and RV sites on Beaver Pond, at 600 Lower Road, Deerfield, NH, about five miles by road from the park's day-use area. It has a camp store, a swimming beach, canoe and kayak rentals, coin-operated showers and a dump station, but no water, electric or sewer hookups. Dogs are welcome on a leash. In 2026 a standard site cost $35 a night.
The Campground at a Glance
Where the Campground Is
The campground sits on its own at the southeast end of the park, apart from the day-use area at Catamount Pond. NH State Parks describes it as remotely located on the shore of Beaver Pond, five miles from the day-use area. On the official trail map it is reached by Lower Road, which leaves Podunk Road near Archery Pond. Put the campground address into your navigation, not the park office address. More on directions to each area.
Cell service is thin. The booking site warns of limited to no coverage depending on your carrier, and says to use the pay phone at the park office and store for emergencies.
What Is at Beaver Pond
The camp store is in the middle of the campground. It sells firewood, ice and the things people forget, plus souvenirs. In the peak season NH State Parks lists store hours of 8 am to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday and 8 am to 8 pm the rest of the week. Hours are shorter in the spring and fall primitive seasons.
The campground map shows a beach on Beaver Pond with no pets allowed, a playground and play area, a softball field, a vista and a trail that circles the pond. There are two toilet and shower buildings among the loops. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the campground for paddling Beaver Pond.
What a Campsite Costs
NH State Parks sets camping rates statewide by site type. A standard site was $35 a night in 2026. That covers two adults and up to four children. Each extra adult is $10 a night and each extra child $5. No site may hold more than four adults or six people in total. New Hampshire residents 65 and older get $5 off the site fee per night, except on holidays and holiday minimum-stay weekends.
A non-refundable reservation fee is added when you book online or by phone. Rates change, so confirm the price on the booking screen. How to book, minimum stays and the cancellation rules are on the reservations page.
Season and Check-In
Reservable stays run from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. In 2026 the campground opened for primitive camping on April 17, went full service on May 1, dropped back to primitive camping on October 12 and closed after the night of October 24. In primitive season the water may be off and the flush toilets closed, so portable toilets are set out and you should bring enough water for your stay.
Register at the campground office between 1 pm and 8 pm on your arrival day. Late arrivals may be turned away, so call the park if you will be late. Check-out is 11 am. After you check out you are welcome to spend the rest of the day in the park's day-use area. Only the person named on the reservation can check in.
Campground Rules That Catch People Out
- Two vehicles per campsite. Plan your carpool before you arrive.
- Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. Generators may run only 9 am to noon and 5 pm to 8 pm.
- Visitors register at the campground office, pay the day-use fee and may stay from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Firewood must fit the fire ring and be under 5 inches thick. Never bring firewood from out of state.
- Fires stay in the fire ring and must be out by 11:30 pm. Burning trash is illegal.
- Do not wash dishes in the sinks or at the water stations, and do not brush teeth at the outdoor water stations.
- Raccoons open coolers. Lock food in your vehicle at night and don't feed the ducks.
- The longest stay is 14 days, statewide.
Good For
- Tent and small-RV campers who don't need hookups.
- Families: the beach, playground and softball field are inside the campground.
- Riders and hikers, since the trail system reaches the campground. See mountain biking.
Maybe Skip If
- You need power or water at your RV site. There are no hookups at Bear Brook.
- You want a roof. Book a Bear Hill Pond cabin or the Smith Pond lean-to instead.
- You must stay connected. Cell coverage is limited.
Useful Numbers
- Campground and park office: (603) 485-9869
- Park manager: (603) 485-9874
- Reservations, ReserveAmerica NH call center: 1-877-647-2757
- Emergency: 911. Deerfield Police: (603) 463-7432
Camping at Bear Brook
Bear Brook State Park Campground FAQ
How many campsites does Bear Brook State Park have?
101 tent and RV sites at Beaver Pond Campground. The park also rents walk-in cabins at Bear Hill Pond and a hike-in lean-to on Smith Pond.
Does Bear Brook campground have hookups?
No. None of the sites have water, electric or sewer hookups. There is a dump station for registered campers.
Are dogs allowed at Bear Brook campground?
Yes. Leashed pets are allowed in the campground, the cabins and on the trails. They are not allowed on the beach.
Can you swim at Bear Brook campground?
Yes. The campground has its own beach on Beaver Pond. The park's main day-use swimming area is at Catamount Pond, about five miles away by road.
How much is a campsite at Bear Brook?
$35 a night for a standard site in 2026, plus a non-refundable booking fee. The rate covers two adults and up to four children.
When does Bear Brook campground close?
In 2026 it switched to primitive camping on October 12 and the last night was October 24. Reservable stays normally run Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend.