Elm Brook Park Rec Area
Hopkinton-Everett Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CONTOOCOOK, NH, NH
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$110 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire. Elm Brook Pool is part of Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, where visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, hiking and fishing. Please note that pets are not allowed in Elm Brook Park from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.The park offers four large group picnic shelters with tables and grills which may be reserved for a fee.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/elm-brook-park-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.
Elm Brook Park offers diverse recreational activities including boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking on Elm Brook Pool. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, sandy beach, walking trails, playground, and welcoming staff.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, White-tailed Deer, Barred Owl, and Eastern Milksnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Elm Brook Park Rec Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand. No hookups available, so plan accordingly for RVs. Pets are not allowed during daytime operational hours (10am-6pm) from late May through late August.
Skip Elm Brook Park Rec Area if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites.. You're traveling outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — campground is seasonal.. You plan to bring pets during peak season daytime hours (10am-6pm, May 23-August 30)..
Best time to visit Elm Brook Park Rec Area: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Only operational season for overnight camping at this federal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities (PETERBOROUGH, NH), Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area (Keene, NH), Surry Mountain Lake Beach (Keene, NH), Stoughton Pond Rec Area (Springfield , VT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Elm Brook Park Rec Area
Cell signal at Elm Brook Park Rec Area (CONTOOCOOK, NH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire. Elm Brook Pool is part of Hopkinton-Everett Lakes, where visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, hiking and fishing. Please note that pets are not allowed in Elm Brook Park from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.The park offers four large group picnic shelters with tables and grills which may be reserved for a fee.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 tent sites and high demand.
No hookups available, so plan accordingly for RVs.
Pets are not allowed during daytime operational hours (10am-6pm) from late May through late August.
Only operational season for overnight camping at this federal campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-89 to exit 6 and follow the signs to Elm Brook Park.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hopkinton-Everett Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hopkinton-Everett Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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