New England Camping: Coastal Beauty and Fall Foliage

New England packs incredible diversity into a small area—rugged coastline, mountain peaks, and legendary fall colors.

Maine Highlights

Acadia National Park

• First national park east of Mississippi
• Stunning rocky coastline
• Carriage roads for biking
• Best campgrounds: Blackwoods, Seawall

Baxter State Park

• Mount Katahdin (Appalachian Trail terminus)
• Remote wilderness
• Reservations required
• No RVs allowed

New Hampshire

White Mountains

• Presidential Range with Mount Washington
• Excellent hiking and camping
• Hut-to-hut hiking available
• Best campgrounds: Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch

Vermont

Green Mountain National Forest

• Rolling forested mountains
• Extensive trail system
• Fall foliage epicenter
• Abundant dispersed camping

Stowe Area

• Charming New England village
• Four-season recreation
• Mount Mansfield nearby

Fall Foliage Camping

Peak Timing

• Northern Maine/NH: Late September
• Vermont/Southern NH: Early October
• Southern New England: Mid-October

Best Foliage Sites

• Kancamagus Highway (NH)
• Green Mountain Byway (VT)
• Acadia National Park (ME)

New England Tips

• Book WAY ahead for fall foliage
• Expect cool nights even in summer
• Blackflies in spring/early summer
• Many campgrounds close after foliage

Experience New England's charm! 🍁