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  3. Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area

Camping at Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area near Jaffrey

State park · Jaffrey · 41 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

33 available sites

33 open of 41 sites
Site A000
RV · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site B003
Tent · Up to 14 ftHookups not listedLoop B
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site A005
RV · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site B005
Tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listedLoop B
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site A006
RV · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site B007
Tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listedLoop B
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site B008
Tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listedLoop B
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees
Site A015
Tent · Up to 15 ftHookups not listedLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$58 for 2 nights
$29/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 41 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
A001
tent only
✓✓from $29
A002
tent only
✓✓from $29
A003
tent only
✓✓from $29
A004
tent only
✓✓from $29
A005
rv/trailer
✓✓from $29
A006
rv/trailer
✓✓from $29
A007
standard
✓✓from $29
A008
rv/trailer
✓✓from $29
A009
rv/trailer
✓✓from $29
A010
tent only
From $58 for 2 nights
$29/night · Before taxes & fees
33 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on New Hampshire State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on New Hampshire State Parks ↗

33 openSites from $29/night
Book on New Hampshire State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Ada Accessible
  • Camping Primative
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Ring
  • First Aid
  • Parking
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling
  • Retail Supplies
  • Shower
  • Telephone
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

585 Dublin Rd.
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Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 35 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 35 gravel site driveways; 6 hike-in sites
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 41 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 585 Dublin Rd. (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
from $29
A012
tent only
✓✓from $29
A013
standard
✓✓from $29
A014
standard
✓✓from $29
A015
platform
✓✓from $29
A017
platform
✓✓from $29
B001
platform
✓✓from $29
B002
platform
✓✓from $29
B003
platform
✓✓from $29
B004
tent only
✓✓from $29
B005
tent only
✓✓from $29
B006
platform
✓✓from $29
B007
tent only
✓✓from $29
B008
tent only
✓✓from $29
B009
platform
✓✓from $29
B010
platform
✓✓from $29
B011
tent only
✓✓from $29
B014
tent only
✓✓from $29
B015
tent only
✓✓from $29
B017
platform
✓✓from $29
R1
remote
✓✓from $29
R3
remote
✓✓from $29
R4
remote
✓✓from $29
A000
rv/trailer
✓✓from $29
A011
platform
RRfrom $29
A016
tent only
R✓from $29
A018
platform
RRfrom $29
B012
tent only
RRfrom $29
B013
tent only
R✓from $29
B016
platform
RRfrom $29
R2
remote
✓Rfrom $29

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Storm Meadows

8.3 mi from Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area (straight-line)
Sites from $64/night
$128 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Moose-Track Meadow

9.3 mi from Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area (straight-line)
Sites from $27/night
$54 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Blue Heron Camp

10.4 mi from Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour 36 mi · 2 hr · from $75/person
    • Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Manchester by Zombie Scavengers 34 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Manchester Scavenger Hunt Adventure 34 mi · 3 hr · from $50/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 16 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

1994 Rockwood 1940
1994 Rockwood 1940

Pop-up camper · 20 ft · sleeps 6 · 51 mi from campground

$70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa
1999 Coleman Grand Tour Mesa

Pop-up camper · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 51 mi from campground

$98/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Uncle Eddie's Vista Cruiser
Uncle Eddie's Vista Cruiser

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 4 · 67 mi from campground

$152/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Monadnock State Park Gilson Pond Area

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Manchester by Zombie Scavengers
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Manchester by Zombie Scavengers

34 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

Manchester Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Manchester Scavenger Hunt Adventure

34 mi · 3 hr · from $50/person

WW2 Small Arms Experience
WW2 Small Arms Experience

36 mi · 4.5 hr · from $179/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour
Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour

36 mi · 2 hr · from $75/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 28–Oct 10: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on New Hampshire State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202627%4%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Feb 20270%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 20270%0%0%
May 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

41 individual reservable campsites from New Hampshire State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Tent only

16 sites · From $35/night

Loops: LOOP B (9), LOOP A (7)

13 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Platform

12 sites · From $35/night

Loops: LOOP B (8), LOOP A (4)

9 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv/trailer

5 sites · From $45/night

Loops: LOOP A (5)

5 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Remote

5 sites · From $29/night

Loops: LOOP B (5)

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard

3 sites · From $35/night

Loops: LOOP A (3)

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Colonial Flintlock Musket Experience
Colonial Flintlock Musket Experience

36 mi · 2 hr · from $129/person

Lake Winnipesaukee Narrated Scenic Tour
Lake Winnipesaukee Narrated Scenic Tour

36 mi · 2.5 hr · from $47/person

Unbelievable Parasailing with Fantastic Sights
Unbelievable Parasailing with Fantastic Sights

36 mi · 1.3 hr · from $139/person

Concord Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Concord Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

36 mi · 50 min–1 hr · from $8/person

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Benson Park, Hudson, NH
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Benson Park, Hudson, NH

36 mi · 30 min–1 hr · from $6/person