The Squam Lakes Association manages 12 backcountry campsites on Moon Island, Bowman Island and Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest. SLA campsites are remote and pristine - there are no amenities such as picnic tables or filtered water. Boating on Squam can be hazardous - please observe the Squam Boating Ethics.

Visit the SLA Natural Areas page for more information.

For Campsite Availability click HERE
SLA Camping Fees 2006
Small Sites Friday - Saturday Sunday - Thursday
SLA Member
$45
$40
Non Member
$50
$45
Group sites Friday - Saturday Sunday - Thursday
SLA Member
$85
$75
Non Member
$95
$85
SLA Campsites

Small Sites (6 person)

Group Sites (12 person)
Moon # 2, 3
Moon # 1
Bowman # 1, 2, 3
Bowman # 4
Wister # 2, 3, 4
Wister # 1
Heron Cove
 

Camping Reservations

The 2006 SLA Camping Brochure (pdf) will be mailed to campers in mid December.

Advanced Campsite Reservations may be placed between January 9 and January 27, 2005 using the SLA Camping Request Form (pdf). Reservations will be selected randomly, beginning on January 19. Mail or fax the form to:

SLA Camping
P.O. Box 204
Holderness, NH 03245
Fax (603) 968-7444

Reservations may be placed by phone beginning on February 6, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact Carol Snelling at (603) 968-7336 ext. 11

Cancellation Policy:

Full refund less $10 handling fee if cancellation is 14 days or more prior to camping date. 50% refund if cancellation is 7 days or more prior to camping. No Refund with less than 7 Days notcie.

Camping Regulations:

  • Keep it quiet, especially after 9:00 pm!

    Please observe the 6 person limit at small campsites and the 12 person limit at group sites.

    Two (or more) campsites may not be rented by one group.

  • Never leave a campfire unattended. Campfires may be prohibited - bring a camp stove.

  • Pack It In, Pack It Out!

  • Audio equipment may not be used, unless with headphones.

  • Check in and Check out is at 12:00 noon.

    Motorized boats are not permitted within float lines at the beaches.

    Tent platforms are provided at the Group campsites and Heron Cove - please set tents up on the platforms.

    Campfire Wood

    Gathering campfire wood at the campsites is not allowed. Campfire wood is available for $3.00 per bundle at SLA or $6.00 per bundle at the campsite.

    Pets are not allowed on Moon Island, but are allowed on Bowman Island and Chamberlain-Reynolds memorial Forest (NEFFA). Pets must be on a leash at all times and you must clean up after your pet.

    Camping Season: May 1 - October 31

Moon and Bowman Islands are 2.0 miles from the SLA Resource Center. The boating route is very exposed to wind and boating will be difficult in rough conditions. Plan extra time for your trip. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest is located on the mainland, and Wister sites 1-4 are about a 1.0 mile hike. Heron Cove can only be access by boat.

Mead Conservation Center in Sandwich Notch is operated by SLA under Special Use Permit from the US Forest Service. MCC provides access to SLA Trails in Sandwich Notch. There are three campsites that can be rented for small or large groups.

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