If you enjoy physical activity, the Hinsdale area has plenty of hiking and cycling trails, great fishing and boating on the Connecticut River, several golf courses and tennis courts, and a terrific workout facility, all nearby.
Boating & Fishing
The Connecticut River offers great fishing, canoeing, swimming, motor boating, jet skiing, and water sports. The river has 30 miles of navigable waterway with 2 boat ramps nearby.
For just $10.00 a day you can launch a boat or canoe from Norm's Marina on Brattleboro Road, just minutes from the campground. Yearly rates and summer and winter boat storage are available.
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Norm's Marina photo courtesy of Ed Hogan |
Golf
Three golf courses are located within 10 miles of the campground. Bretwood Golf Course in Keene offers two 18 hole courses, the North Course with wide fairways, and the South Course with large greens. Nine and eighteen hole rounds can be played at Pine Grove Springs Country Club in Spofford, New Hampshire. Finally, you can try your hand on the award winning 18 hole course at at Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, Massachusetts.
Tennis
If you prefer tennis, six well-maintained red clay courts are available at the Brattleboro Outing Club for a reasonable membership fee. Adult and Junior members can also take advantage of the club's special programs and events.
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Cycling & Mountain Biking
Bicycles can be rented by the day from the Brattleboro Bicycle Shop. It's a great way to tour the backroads of the area and enjoy the scenery. BratBike rents hybrid bikes which are perfect for both dirt and paved roads.
Hiking & Walking Trails
Wooded trails abound for walking, hiking and mountain biking at New Hampshire's Pisgah State Park, within 4 miles of the campground. This 13,500 acre Park, the largest in New Hampshire, has many well-maintained trails for hiking in a fairly remote setting.
A bit further down the road is one of New Hampshire's great natural attractions. With 100-mile views of six New England states, Mount Monadnock, is the second most climbed mountain in the world.
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Aerobics & Fitness
If you enjoy exercising in a structured setting, you can continue your exercise routine while on vacation by visiting Outer Limits Health Club in Brattleboro. Welcoming both men and women, Outer Limits is the area's largest health club facility. A monthly membership gives you access to its full complement of exercise machines, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
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