Alexandria, New Hampshire, draws RV travelers with Mount Cardigan's steep hikes and Welch Reservoir's quiet shores. Four parks, including Cardigan Campsites and Bear Mountain Campground, wait right here. Park your rig and launch day trips to granite peaks or lazy lake swims.
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Alexandria hugs central New Hampshire's lake country, where Mount Cardigan towers over forested trails. Hikers tackle the 3.2-mile Firescrew Ridge Loop for 360-degree views from 3,155 feet. Anglers drop lines into Welch Reservoir, stocked with trout each spring. Kayakers paddle Ashland State Park's calm waters just minutes north on Route 3A. The town hall on Page Road hosts summer fairs with fiddle music and pie contests.
Cardigan Campsites suits families with its drinking water spigots and level sites near the trailhead. Bear Mountain Rustic Campground pulls in tent campers who crave primitive woods without frills. Bear Mountain Campground fits weekend warriors with basic hookups and fire rings. These spots turn Alexandria into a launchpad for Newfound Lake boating or Danbury's autumn leaf peeps.
Alexandria stands out for Mount Cardigan hikes and Welch Reservoir fishing. The 3,155-foot peak offers trails like the gentle Mount Cardigan Trail, open year-round. Anglers target trout in the 330-acre reservoir, while summer brings town fairs on Page Road. This rural gem blends granite summits with lake access in New Hampshire's lakes region.
Cardigan Campsites, Bear Mountain Rustic Campground, and Bear Mountain Campground cluster near Alexandria on Route 3A. Cardigan Campsites adds drinking water for convenience. These four directory-listed parks hug the foothills, minutes from Welch Reservoir.
Yes, Cardigan Campsites and Bear Mountain Campground welcome leashed pets. Both enforce quiet hours and waste stations to keep sites tidy. Check Bear Mountain Rustic Campground for breed rules, as it favors smaller dogs in its wooded spots.