W1 SOTA Campout 2022
Friday June 3 to Monday June 6, 2022
We had a great time camping, activating and dining out at this event for the past four years with SOTA operators from several states including N1ZF, KG6CIH, N1RKO, N1AW, WB2FUV, KI4SVM, W1ZU, NS1TA, NT1U, K9IR, KO4LIT, KB1RJC, KB1RJD, W1DMH, N1CKM and KD1CT . This is an opportunity for those who participate in or have interest in the “Summits on the Air” SOTA program to meet each other, have conversation, learn and activate SOTA summits in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Join in for the entire three-night campout or for as many nights as you would like or stop by for a while or join the dine out!
Make your reservation at: Campton Campground
There are both tent and RV sites available. Senior Pass allows for discount.
Please email me at: bobac1z.nh@gmail.com to let me know which site you reserve if camping or if you are interested in stopping by the campground for a while or dining out with the group at the nearby Mad River Tavern Saturday June 4th 6:30pm.
Bob AC1Z - Alton, NH Email: bobac1z.nh@gmail.com
Campton Campground is one of the first National Forest campgrounds visitors encounter when driving north on Interstate 93. On Route 49 about 2 miles east exit 28 off Route 93, this location has 58 sites scattered amongst ancient white pine trees.
| Reservations: | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov |
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| Fees | $25 fee per night |
| Open Season: | May - mid-October |
| Closest Towns: | Campton, NH |
| Water: | Faucet |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet Coin Showers |
| Operated By: | Pro-Sport, Inc |
See Websites below for more info and to reserve a site at the campground:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea?recid=74587 Campton Campground, White Mountain National Forest - Recreation.gov
GPS Coordinates of Campground: Latitude: 43.873447 Longitude: -71.626717
Activities include :
SOTA Activating during the Day – Friday June 3rd to Monday 6th, 2022 – Let others know your activation plans for Summit to Summits.
Friday June 3rd – Initial gathering, conversation, campfire, Food and Drink at 5:30pm. Bring your favorite SOTA gear, pictures, videos, etc. to share with others.
Saturday June 4th - Meet at Mad River Tavern Restaurant for dinner at 6:30pm. Located within minutes from Campton campground.
Sunday June 5th and Monday June 6th - More SOTA Activating and gatherings
Some SOTA Summits near Campton Campground
All suggested trails are designated and maintained except as noted. Other trails or ways to summits are possible.
Listed in order of driving time from campground to parking - source: Google maps:
- Sandwich Mt. -W1/HA-020 - 10 points – 9 minute drive to Parking Area GPS 43.93820, -71.51084 Drakes Brook and Sandwich Mt. Trails 4.3 mile hike to summit 3980 ft. – Elevation Gain Approx. 2600 ft. – Small lookout area at summit with nice view.
- Mt Tripyramid North-W1/HA-033- 10 points – 14 minute drive to GPS 43.965895, -71.513712 Livermore S Trailhead parking off Tripoli Rd. Livermore, Scaur Ridge and Pine Bend Brook Trails to 4180 ft summit – Elevation Gain approx. 2600ft. Lookout at summit and area to set up antenna.
- Mt. Tecumseh – W1/HA-015 -10 points – 14 minute drive to Mt Tecumseh Trailhead –2.2 miles to summit 4003ft. - Elevation Gain approx. 2100ft - View at summit clearing.
- Mt. Carr-W1/HA-024 – 6 points - About a 21minute drive to Mt. Carr/Kineo Trailhead GPS 43.885405, -71.796138. Cross Sucker Brook. 3453 ft high summit, 3.3 mile hike with about 2100 ft EG.
- Mt. Lafayette -W1/HA-002 – 10 Points - 23 min. drive to trailhead parking. Elevation: 5260ft Elevation Gain: about 3350ft. Great 360 views from open rocky summit. Trailhead at Lafayette Place parking lot: GPS 44.142070, -71.681402. Hike on the Old Bridle Path for 3.1 miles to the AMC Greenleaf Hut then the Greenleaf Trail for 1.1 miles to summit. Hike back the same way roundtrip: 8.4 miles. You can hike back the same way or if you are in for a longer hike the Franconia Ridge Trail to the Lincoln and Little Haystack summits and descend back to parking lot and campground via the Falling Waters trail. Total 9 mile hike.
- Mt Moosilaukee W1/HA-003 –Excellent open rock summit with 360 views. Closest trailhead is the same as Mt Wolf a 25 min drive to Beaver Brook Trailhead off Route 112 North Woodstock. Same side of road take Beaver Brook trail 3.8 miles to summit with 2800ft EG. OR a 42 minute drive to hike from the west on the Glencliff (AT) trail about 3.7 miles to summit. Very enjoyable hike. Gradual climb elevating about 3300 feet. Open rock summit. Parking at Glencliff Trailhead on High Street off RTE 25 in Benton, NH GPS 43.998594, -71.881390
- Mt Osceola -W1/HA-011-10 points - 26 min drive to Tripoli Road parking lot GPS 43.983498, -71.559945 – Mt. Osceola Trail 3.2 miles to summit 4340 ft. -Elevation Gain approx. 2050 ft. – Great view at summit large area for antenna.
- Cannon Mt.-W1/HA-113- 10 points – 26 minute drive to trailhead or Tramway. – IF OPEN - Tramway takes you to restaurant and a short hike to summit. Lookout tower and lots of antennas make it a bit noisy on some bands. See info and fees at: www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/aerial-tramway.aspx … If prefer to hike-Kinsman Ridge Trail 2.0miles to summit 4100 ft. – Elevation Gain 2100 ft.
- Mt Wolf -W1/HA-074 – 6 points – 25 minutes drive to Beaver Brook Trailhead off Route 112 N. Woodstock, NH cross the road and take the AT about 3.6 miles to summit. Found a Geocache on summit located just of the trail.
- Stinson Mt. -W1/HA-023 - 2 points - About a 28 minute drive to trailhead. Nice view on this summit. 1.8 miles on the Stinson Mt Trail to 2900ft summit with 1400EG. Park on Doe Town Road GPS Trailhead 43.849271, -71.800931
- Hersey Mt – W1/HA-029 – 1 point – About 26 minute drive to parking at 43.581775, -71.671032 Hike the road turn around lot, then take right to a trail on the right that was marked with orange tape on trees. Easy hike about 1.5 miles to summit. You can drive the class 6 road for a ways and park but rough and marked “pass at your own risk”. Nice cabin on summit and some views from lookouts. Easy to set up. See Alltrails map - Hersey Mt Trail.
- Other summits possible. More details will be available at campout.