Endless Activities
It's what makes it a Basecamp! Proximity to pretty much everything! Here are some examples and our guidebook (that you get a copy of when you check-in) has even more! We also keep the Basecamp stocked with games, toys, and activities for everyone.
Winter
Ski/snowBoard
Tenney: Ski-In Ski-Out! Indy Mountain. 2,100' Elevation, 1,500' vertical drop.
Cannon: 40 min. Highest ski elevation and longest vertical drop in NH. Indy Mountain. 4,080 Elevation, 2,180 vertical drop.
Loon: 30min. 4th highest elevation and 2nd most vertical drop in NH. 3,050 Elevation, 2,100 Vertical drop.
Waterville Valley: 30 min. Indy Mountian. 3rd highest NH elevation at 4,004' and 4th most vertical drop 2,020'.
Ragged: 30 min. Indy Mountain. 2,250 Elevation, 1,250 Vertical drop.
Campton Ski Area: 20 min away, a great little beginner and family friendly hill with Lodge. Often has music. 1,400' Elevation, 240' vertical drop.
Cross County Ski
Green Woodlands Foundation 20 min. Featured in OUTSIDE Magazine as one of the countries best trail systems, 50+ kilometers of wilderness ski trails open to the public during the winter season. The trails have been designed primarily by John Morton, a former Olympian and ski coach.
Loon 30 min. has a trail system along the Pemigewasset River that ascends the shoulder of Black Mountain.
Waterville: 30 min. Explore 70+km of trails groomed for classic and skate skiing, weaving deep into the White Mountain National Forest.
Pike Glades: 30 min. NH Granite Backcountry Alliance. Free with several zones. 2,200' Elevation, 1,500 vertical drop.
Mt. Cardigan: 15 min (Wellington State Park Trailhead), 30min (AMC trailhead) Among the most historic runs in New England. Mount Cardigan—“Old Baldy” is the 2nd highest peak in southern New Hampshire and the crown jewel of a 1,200-acre reservation owned by AMC.
Plymouth's secret Backcountry area: In a good snow year this zone is only 10 min away. Our hardcopy guidebook at the Basecamp gives details to this off the radar stash.
Tubing/Sledding
Tenney: Right out the backdoor of the Basecamp!
snowshoe/winter hike
Waterville: Snowshoe adventure can be a self-guided, casual, spur of the moment walk in the woods or a daylong trek to a local summit. Waterville's XCountry Trails are open to snowshoeing.
Alpine Adventures: 30 min.
Fatbiking
Waterville
Ice Skating
Tenney: A small outdoor trail great for families.
Plymouth State University: 13 min. Awesome high quality rink.
Snowmobile
Right from Tenney NH Snowmobile Trails
Ice Castles 30 min.
Winter zip line 28 Min. Alpine Adventures
Off Road Adventure 28 Min. Alpine Adventures
Spring (and any time of year really)
Dining
Backcountry Grill at Tenney (often has music)
Last Chair Brewery 4min.
Plymouth has lots of places to eat including Italian, Greek, various Asian options, Bistros, and more!
thrift shopping 10 min.
Ladders
Step Ladders
Restore: Pemi Valley Habitat for Humanity
Flip N Boomerang
Repurpose
Squam Lake Science Center 20min.
Flying Monkey theatre 10 min.
Downtown Plymouth: 10 min.
Alpine Adventures (zipline, off road): 30 min
Summer
Lakes
Newfound Lake (Wellington State Park): 15 min. The largest swimming beach in the NH State Park system and the cleanest lake in NH. Clean, beautiful, sandy, shallow entry to water is perfect for families. Nice hiking trail around the lake too!
Stinson Lake: 15 min. The largest lake within the White Mountain National Forest. Another clean, beautiful lake with boat ramp.
Squam Lake: The second largest lake in NH, "On Golden Pond" is a beauty of a lake with much of the surrounding area conserved. Head to Chamberlin Renyolds Memorial forest for a relatively short walk into some amazing beaches with views.
Polar Caves: 5min.
A bit pricey but very fun for kids and even adults. Explore a series of mini-caves - at least one of which holds ice as late as August - so it's a nice way to cool down. There is also a boulder maze that is fun to explore/play hide and seek in. If you are into feeding deer and geese, "gold mining" and gift shops there is that as well.
River Tubing:
Rent a tube in town and hit the Pemi and Baker Rivers via public launches or take an excursion with Plymouth Ski & Sports.
Hiking: so much so close!
Leaf Peeping (Fall):
Tenney Chairlift
Cannon Tram (currently closed)
Swimming:
See lakes above and these other spots as well!
Whales Tale Water Park: 30 min.
Sculptured Rocks 15 min.
Smarts Brook Swimming Hole 23min
Pemi River 13min. Downtown Cartop Boat Access
Mt. Biking
Tenney: Ride the snowmobile trail system and stay tuned for Tenney's trails!
NEMBA: 9 min. Gyroscope trails, 10min. Fox Park, Whitten Woods 20min.,
Loon: 30 min. Largest Mt. Bike Park in the Whites!
Waterville: 30 min.
Disc Golf
Tenney: Open by Memorial Day pending weather. Out the back door! And we provide two baskets and discs for extra fun at Basecamp.
White Mt. Disc Golf: 15 min.
Loon: 30min
Waterville: 30min
Regular Golf
Wellness
Autumn
Leaf Peeping
Lakes
Hiking: So much so close!
Biking
Disc Golf
Right out the door at Tenney! There are a few other nearby courses as well.