STEWARTSTOWN ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Coös Cove: Secluded Canvas Comfort Above the Northern NH Trails
A private, off-grid canvas tent in Stewartstown that pairs refined campsite comforts with direct access to the Northern New Hampshire ATV Trail System — essential reading before you pack.
Coös Cove: Secluded Canvas Comfort Above the Northern NH Trails.
Tucked into the valley section of Bear Rock’s grounds, Coös Cove delivers a quiet, tree‑shielded retreat within the Great North Woods. The site is part of Bear Rock Camping’s collection of raised canvas tents that trade electricity and running water for Tempur‑Pedic mattresses, a personal wood stove, outdoor hot showers, and elevated views — an intentionally refined off‑grid stay that puts you steps from trailhead access for side‑by‑side exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Secluded Valley Tent Sites with Mountain Views
Coös Cove sits tucked into Bear Rock’s lowland woods for privacy and shelter from wind, offering a tranquil spot for fireside evenings, forest walks, and sunrise and stargazing over the North Country.
Direct Access to the Northern NH ATV Trail System
Bear Rock Camping provides immediate access to the Northern NH ATV network and a Play & Stay package that integrates Polaris RZR side‑by‑side rentals — guests receive a rental discount and pick up at the camp office for seamless trail days.
Refined Off‑Grid Amenities — Wood Stove, Comfortable Beds, and Hot Outdoor Showers
Each canvas tent at Bear Rock leans into off‑grid comfort: Tempur‑Pedic or queen mattresses, a personal wood stove for heat, lanterns provided in site, private outdoor showers with hot water, and a designated fire ring for evenings.
What the day feels like
What to Expect
Expect a deliberately simple rhythm: arrive at the camp office for check‑in and any rental orientation, settle into a raised canvas tent with a wood stove and comfortable mattress, and choose your day — forest walks and fireside solitude at the site, or full days on nearby trails using on‑site ATV rentals and trail maps from the camp store. Nights are for lantern light, slow fires in the ring, and stargazing away from town lights.
THE SETTING
Secluded Valley Tent Sites with Mountain Views
Coös Cove sits tucked into Bear Rock’s lowland woods for privacy and shelter from wind, offering a tranquil spot for fireside evenings, forest walks, and sunrise and stargazing over the North Country.
THE RIDING
Direct Access to the Northern NH ATV Trail System
Bear Rock Camping provides immediate access to the Northern NH ATV network and a Play & Stay package that integrates Polaris RZR side‑by‑side rentals — guests receive a rental discount and pick up at the camp office for seamless trail days.
THE CAMP COMFORTS
Refined Off‑Grid Amenities — Wood Stove, Comfortable Beds, and Hot Outdoor Showers
Each canvas tent at Bear Rock leans into off‑grid comfort: Tempur‑Pedic or queen mattresses, a personal wood stove for heat, lanterns provided in site, private outdoor showers with hot water, and a designated fire ring for evenings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this stay is right for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring bedding (sleeping bag, blankets, pillows), cooking gear, drinking water (available for purchase when the camp store is open), headlamps/flashlights, warm layers, bug spray, and a first‑aid kit. Tents do not have electricity; a lantern is provided in each tent.
Each tent includes a raised platform, Tempur‑Pedic or queen mattress, a wood stove, a private outdoor hot shower system, a designated fire ring, and parking at the site. The camp store stocks firewood, water, basic cookware, and trail maps.
Check‑in is at 3:00 PM and check‑out at 10:30 AM; weekends may carry a two‑night minimum. Polaris RZR rental pick‑ups and returns occur at the camp office during office hours; no after‑hours pick‑ups or drop‑offs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where is Bear Rock Camping located?
Bear Rock Camping is located at 279 Heath Road, Stewartstown, NH, on a hilltop property that offers remote mountain views in the North Country.
How many tent sites are there?
The campground currently offers 10 off‑grid tent sites across the property, including a pair of premium secluded sites.
What is the camping style and what amenities are provided?
The experience blends off‑grid simplicity with elevated comfort: raised canvas wall tents with Tempur‑Pedic mattresses, a wood stove, private outdoor hot showers, lanterns, a designated fire pit, and clean portable restrooms. There is no electricity or running water at sites.
When is Bear Rock Camping open?
The campground operates seasonally, typically from late May through mid‑October depending on weather and availability.
How do ATV rentals and pick‑ups work?
Guests receive a 20% discount on UTV rentals; all Polaris RZR side‑by‑side check‑ins and returns occur at the camp office at the top of the grounds. Pick‑up times are strict, office hours end at 5:00 PM, and there are no after‑hours pickups or drop‑offs.
Is potable water available?
Potable drinking water is not provided at each site; guests should bring their own or purchase bottled water at the camp store when it is open.
Are pets allowed and are campfires permitted?
Well‑behaved dogs are welcome; guests must leash and clean up after them. Campfires are allowed in the designated fire ring provided at each campsite, and firewood is available for purchase.