Umbagog Lake State Park is a remote campground in northern New Hampshire, stirring your desire to stay awake until far after nightfall to catch the gleaming stars twinkling over the water. This out-of-the-way lake and campground, pronounced Um-‘bay’-gog, means shallow water in Abenaki, a native American tribe that once resided there. In 1853, the expansive lake was formed from the flooding of Errol dam. This small town’s population is about 260, sitting in the also little Coös County, which has the least number of people in the state. It is tucked in north of the White Mountains along New Hampshire State Route 16 at its intersection with state route 26. To make it more interesting, Coös is the only county in New Hampshire on the Canada–U.S. border and the state’s only international port of entry, the Pittsburg–Chartierville Border Crossing. Let’s explore one of the best remote lakes and campgrounds in New Hampshire.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons With a sunrise that looks like this, every morning is good at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Located in northern New Hampshire and Maine, here you can enjoy wetlands, forests, rivers, and lakes, with the majority of refuge land surrounding Umbagog Lake and the Magalloway River. Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Errol, NH 03579, USA

Heidi W/TripAdvisor The best access to the refuge and the only access to the cabins is by boat from the Steamer Diamond boat launch. Fill your canoe with food and the wood is available for sale at the campground.

Janet B/TripAdvisor Here we go, keep your eyes open along the way for New Hampshire’s ever-interesting wildlife. Watch out for loons, ducks, foxes, and white-tailed deer. Canoe down the beautiful Androscoggin River taking about an hour, depending upon the weather conditions.

SeayakNH/TripAdvisor Oh, and one of these might grab your attention, along with the otter, muskrat, and beaver.

And there is an interesting history of the majestic bald eagle here. In the 1980s, dozens of young eagles were released from New York and Massachusetts and one male, released in New York in 1984, made his way to Umbagog Lake and started nesting with a female in 1989 at Leonard Pond on the north end of Umbagog Lake.

Heidi W/TripAdvisor In 40 years, this was the first bald eagle nest discovered in the state. The best part — it was built in the very same tree holding the last nest way back in 1949. Isn’t it amazing that people can track nature so accurately?

Heidi W/TripAdvisor Finally, arrival at the remote cabin and time to relax. The park offers four such cabins and 33 remote campsites. This one is called Jenny.

Heidi W/TripAdvisor Be sure to bring water or a water filter, to this solar-powered cabin. The front deck offers a perfect view of the lake with chairs and a small table. Unwind here in this magical environment without a signal for your phones.

PandasGZ/TripAdvisor The lake view is fascinating any time of year, and the friendly staff works very hard to make for an enjoyable visit.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photo_of_the_Week_-_Frozen_Lake_Umbagog_(NH)_(11842404465).jpg Particularly when it’s frozen, Umbagog Lake at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in New Hampshire brings out the best in people.

michael t/TripAdvisor And did I mention this? The sunsets might be prettier than the sunrises. But that’s for you to decide. What are you waiting for?

This unforgettable remote lake and campground in New Hampshire offer the least touristy places to visit in the region. Umbagog Lake State Park will fill your photo albums with memories and your friends’ ears with incredible stories of the fun getaway this otherworldly and one of the best state parks in New Hampshire provides. As you can see, there are plenty of fun things to do outside in New Hampshire.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

With a sunrise that looks like this, every morning is good at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Located in northern New Hampshire and Maine, here you can enjoy wetlands, forests, rivers, and lakes, with the majority of refuge land surrounding Umbagog Lake and the Magalloway River.

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, Errol, NH 03579, USA

Heidi W/TripAdvisor

The best access to the refuge and the only access to the cabins is by boat from the Steamer Diamond boat launch. Fill your canoe with food and the wood is available for sale at the campground.

Janet B/TripAdvisor

Here we go, keep your eyes open along the way for New Hampshire’s ever-interesting wildlife. Watch out for loons, ducks, foxes, and white-tailed deer. Canoe down the beautiful Androscoggin River taking about an hour, depending upon the weather conditions.

SeayakNH/TripAdvisor

Oh, and one of these might grab your attention, along with the otter, muskrat, and beaver.

In 40 years, this was the first bald eagle nest discovered in the state. The best part — it was built in the very same tree holding the last nest way back in 1949. Isn’t it amazing that people can track nature so accurately?

Finally, arrival at the remote cabin and time to relax. The park offers four such cabins and 33 remote campsites. This one is called Jenny.

Be sure to bring water or a water filter, to this solar-powered cabin. The front deck offers a perfect view of the lake with chairs and a small table. Unwind here in this magical environment without a signal for your phones.

PandasGZ/TripAdvisor

The lake view is fascinating any time of year, and the friendly staff works very hard to make for an enjoyable visit.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photo_of_the_Week_-_Frozen_Lake_Umbagog_(NH)_(11842404465).jpg

Particularly when it’s frozen, Umbagog Lake at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in New Hampshire brings out the best in people.

michael t/TripAdvisor

And did I mention this? The sunsets might be prettier than the sunrises. But that’s for you to decide. What are you waiting for?

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Address: Umbagog Lake State Park, NH-26, Errol, NH 03579, USA