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 With
a year round population of 2600, and a large second home
population, Campton is scenic, rural, and wooded. The
air and water are clean, the mountains are rugged, and
the people are friendly.
World class winter sports and many summer activities are
offered at Waterville
Valley Resort, Loon
Mountain, Cannon
Mountain and Tenney
Mountain, all just minutes from downtown Campton.
The White Mountain National Forest provides hiking, hunting,
biking, canoeing, climbing and miles of scenic drives.
Fishing, boating, and swimming are available on the Pemigewasset
and Mad Rivers, along with numerous lakes and ponds.
In addition to the new championship Owl's
Nest Golf Course in Campton, there are half a dozen
other golf courses within a 30 minute drive. White Mountain
Country Club is located in Ashland, NH while the Jack
O Lantern golf course is in neighboring Thornton.
Horseback riding is a popular sport to young and old in
the North Country. Rocky
Ridge is located in Campton and offers trail rides.
Many community members are involved with 4-H and Pony
Club as well. Visit Whales
Tale Water Park in nearby Lincoln for a fun and wet
day. The Hobo
Railroad offers scenic train rides while the Dinner
Train offers a fine dining experience.
The area contains many antique shops, restaurants and
other shopping opportunities while nearby annual events
include the Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival, a Gas and
Steam Engine Show and many community church suppers and
Fire Department Potluck Suppers.
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