New Hampshire
Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area
41 sites·$29–$45/night
Sites are generally available — set an alert for your preferred dates
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
Sites are generally available — set an alert for your preferred dates
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
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The first new campground in the NH State Park System in over 40 years has opened at Gilson Pond Campground! This new family camping area opened July 9, 2010 at Monadnock State Park and is located just down the road from the park headquarters area at 585 Dublin Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452. The new campground has 35 campsites that can accommodate tents and pop-ups, plus 5 remote hike-to sites. A new bathhouse with showers and playground complete this facility. There are several trails leaving the area that lead to the summit of Mount Monadnock or shorter hikes around the state park. Monadnock Base Headquarters has sites open during the off season for walk-in camping from November to May.
Park Information: NO hook up sites available at this campground. There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites. Check-in time between 1pm-8pm Check-out time by 11am Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the park office. Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911 Park office phone number - 603-532-8862 Pet Policy Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave. For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks Cancellation & Refund Policy: There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024 Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date. Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date. NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather. If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757 Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301 Firewood Notice: Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience. Booking Rules: The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day. For Monadnock youth group reservations please contact 603-271-3556 Fee Information: The nightly base site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18. You must be 18 to register for a campsite. Extra adults are $10 per night. Additional children are $5 per night NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied. Site Rules: No more than 2 tents can occupy a standard (non-group) site at any time. Only 1 trailer, pop-up, or RV (camping unit) per site at any time.