State Park / State Forest
Near Allenstown, New Hampshire: $27–$32/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Mid-May through Columbus Day. Book 11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Allenstown, New Hampshire
How much does camping at Bear Brook State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Bear Brook State Park Campground near Allenstown, New Hampshire (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $27–$32/night, season Mid-May through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$27–$32/night
Season open
Mid-May through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal
The insider read
Largest NH state park (10,000 acres). Closest large state-park camp to Manchester + Concord. Museum complex on-site (5 historical museums).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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