About Vacation Rentals in Campton

If you are a person who loves mountain fun, Campton in New Hampshire is a place you shouldn't miss. Campton located in the Waterwille Valley area was famous as a woodworking community. Campton - in the Waterville Valley Area - was probably named by Governor Benning Wentworth in honor of his friend Spencer Compton, who was the Earl of Wilmington. Campton was the boyhood home of Sylvester Marsh, who built Mount Washington's Cog Railway. Most of  the first settlers to Campton came from Connecticut.

Activities in Campton can include hiking, fishing, golf, white-water rafting, mountain biking, and skiing.The 45 trails of Loon Mountain can to intermediate skiers. Well hidden from the casual observer, large and beautiful swimming hole and cliffs for diving and jumping are available here. Cross-country skiers can choose from over 20 miles of back country trails. The exploring is pretty good too. Campton is definitely a beautiful spot. The other vacationers' paradises near Campton are Thornton and the Waterville Valley.