Event Location: Errol NH
Trip Leader(s)
Meeting Time: 1:00 PM
Max # People: 30
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Easy
(Do you qualify to attend with this difficulty rating? Click Here.)
You must be a least a guest member to participate. Comments such as "+1" or "bringing a friend" are NOT permitted. All participants must sign-up for the event individually.
Select your mode of transportation, make any comments and then click on button.
You are not logged in. Please, Log In
Come spend a spectacular early-fall weekend at Umbagog Lake State Park, one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful places to paddle, hike, camp, and simply get away.
IMPORTANT: DON’T WAIT TO BOOK! Umbagog is an incredibly popular destination, and sites can fill up quickly. You have lodging options that include CABINS (yes, cabins!), RV sites, tent sites, and Adirondack-style lean-tos. Reserve early so you don’t miss out!
September is an amazing time to be at Umbagog. The water has been warming in the summer sun for months, the days can still be warm enough for swimming and paddling, the nights turn cool and crisp, and the first fall colors can be absolutely spectacular.
Umbagog Lake borders the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, with miles of open water, quiet coves, islands, and incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. Bring a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and explore. Hike during the day, swim, sit around the campfire at night, watch the stars, or just unplug for a few days.
I’ll be out on the water paddleboarding throughout the weekend and will offer an Introduction to Paddleboarding on Saturday for anyone who wants to give it a try.
Bring your own SUP, canoe, or kayak if you have one. Canoe and kayak rentals may also be available through the park, so call ahead to confirm.
Come for the whole weekend or just come for the day. Paddle. Hike. Swim. Wildlife watch. Hang out on the beach. Enjoy the fall colors. Sit beside the fire on a cool September night.
CAN’T MAKE THE WEEKEND? COME DURING THE WEEK! I’ll be camping at Umbagog Lake from September 7 through September 16, Site 1D, so come join me for a day or a few days of paddling, hiking, and exploring.
More Information & Reservations:
Umbagog Lake State Park https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/umbagog-lake-state-park
Camping Reservations https://newhampshirestateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/umbagog-lake-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NH&parkId=270082
And remember: DON’T WAIT. Umbagog is popular, and campground sites will fill up FAST!
Umbagog Lake State Park Address: NH-26, Errol, NH 03579 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 44.7480 N, 71.0562 W
Directions:
From I-93 northbound (from southern New Hampshire or Massachusetts): Take I-93 north to Exit 35 in Littleton, NH. Follow signs for US Route 302 east toward Berlin. Continue on Route 302 through Carroll and Twin Mountain to the junction with Route 16 north. Take Route 16 north through Gorham and Errol. In Errol, turn left onto Route 26 west briefly, then turn right onto Diamond Road. Follow Diamond Road to Umbagog Lake State Park.
From I-95 northbound (from Maine): Take I-95 north to Exit 102 in Augusta, ME. Follow Route 3 west toward Bethel. In Bethel, turn right onto Route 5 north, then continue to Andover, ME. Pick up Route 120 west to Route 26 west. Follow Route 26 into Errol, NH. Turn right onto Diamond Road and continue to the park entrance.
From Gorham, NH: Take Route 16 north approximately 25 miles to Errol. In Errol, turn left onto Route 26 west, then make an immediate right onto Diamond Road. Follow Diamond Road directly to Umbagog Lake State Park. Get driving directions from Google Maps
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Hi, I will be coming during the week for a couple days.
Just a heads-up: New Hampshire State Parks opens reservations exactly 11 months in advance, so if you want a cabin or a prime campsite, mark your calendar and be ready to book at 8:00 AM in just a few days! When I booked site 1D, I was online at 7:55 AM, waiting for the clock to strike 8:00 so I could snag it!
