Umbagog Lake State Park is a pretty state park in northern New Hampshire that offers an incredible amount of remote beauty. But camping at Umbagog Lake State Park is perhaps even more spectacular; or, at the very least, it will stir your desire to stay awake until far after nightfall to catch the gleaming stars twinkling over the water!
This out-of-the-way lake and campground (pronounced Um-‘bay’-gog) means "shallow water" in Abenaki, a Native American tribe that once resided there. In 1853, the expansive lake was formed from the flooding of the Errol Dam and is tucked in the north of the White Mountains along New Hampshire State Route 16, far, far away from the crowds. Let's explore one of the best remote campgrounds and lakes in New Hampshire.
With a sunrise that looks like this, every morning is good at Umbagog Lake State Park. Located in northern New Hampshire and Maine, here you can enjoy wetlands, forests, rivers, and lakes, with the majority of refuge land surrounding Umbagog Lake and the Magalloway River.
The best access to the refuge and the only access to the cabins is by boat from the Steamer Diamond boat launch.
Fill your canoe with food and the wood is available for sale at the campground.
Keep your eyes open along the way for New Hampshire's ever-interesting wildlife. Watch out for loons, ducks, foxes, and white-tailed deer. Canoeing down the beautiful Androscoggin River takes about an hour, depending upon the weather conditions.
Oh, and one of these might grab your attention, along with the otter, muskrat, and beaver. Please don't spook, feed, or disturb the wildlife!
And there is an interesting history of the majestic
bald eagle here. In the 1980s, dozens of young eagles were released from New York and Massachusetts and one male, released in New York in 1984, made his way to Umbagog Lake and started nesting with a female in 1989 at Leonard Pond on the north end of Umbagog Lake.
In 40 years, this was the first bald eagle nest discovered in the state. The best part — it was built in the very same tree holding the last nest way back in 1949. Isn't it amazing that people can track nature so accurately?
Just look at this lovely view.
Finally, arrive at the remote cabin and take time to relax. The park offers four such cabins and 33 remote campsites. This one is called Jenny.
The lake is fascinating any time of year, and the friendly staff works very hard to make for an enjoyable visit.
Particularly when the sun sets over the water, Umbagog Lake at Umbagog Lake State Park in New Hampshire brings out the best in people.
State park camping in New Hampshire is one of the easiest ways to get up close and personal with nature, without the fuss! This unforgettable remote lake and campground in New Hampshire is one of the least touristy places to visit in the region and will make you feel like you're miles away from it all.
While you're exploring around Errol and Umbagog Lake State Park, you'll want to take advantage of the countless hiking opportunities available as well - some of which go way into the backcountry!
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