What is Alton Bay State Forest?

Alton Bay State Forest is a special recreation management area.

Who manages Alton Bay State Forest?

Alton Bay State Forest is managed by UNK.

Live campground availability and reservations for Alton Bay State Forest, plus trails, weather, and things to do before you book.

A look at what's here, how big it is, and what it gets known for.

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A 12-month score that blends historical weather, average crowds from NPS visitation, and historical campsite availability. Higher means better.

Computing scores

Upcoming events and dated closures from the National Park Service, plus the months this park tends to be at its best.

Checking availability for this weekend

Campgrounds within roughly 25 miles of the park centroid. Click any to see availability and details on Recreation.gov.

Finding campgrounds

Trails within the park's bounding region. Difficulty is computed from length, elevation gain, and grade.

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Reservable campgrounds in Alton Bay State Forest book up fast. Get one text the moment a site frees up, so you can grab it on Recreation.gov.

Official alerts from the National Park Service. Always defer to current NPS guidance over any plan from Ranger.

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Trip notes from other Ranger users. Conditions and crowds change with the season.

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