Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Summer is almost over!!

We found this old photo in the archives of the Mad River. We all know that winter will be here in New Hampshire before you know it- so enjoy the summer while you can!

Mad River in Thornton, NH

Come camping at Goose Hollow Campground- we are within a 15 minute drive to so many great hiking trails in the White Mountains- and fantastic swimming holes- including our very own Mad River! 

So call us to book your campsite today!                                                                                               *Our Rates are
$33-$39/night
*Summer Sale: Book 2 nights/ Get 3rd night FREE! (valid Sun.-Thurs. only)

Goose Hollow Campground
(603)726-2000

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Looking for Water?

 Looking for a great local fishing spot? Or a place to explore in a kayak or canoe? Want to tube down the river, or just plain swim and have fun in the sun?

Look no further! Here is a list compiled by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce to help you narrow down your search. 

Lakes, Ponds and Rivers in the Plymouth region


Baker Ponds, Upper & Lower
A short drive off of Route 25-C in Wentworth with great fishing and boat access.
Baker River
Along Route 25 from Plymouth to Warren.  You can find great spots for swimming, canoeing and fishing.  Easy access from Route 25.
Fox Pond
This small pond in Plymouth, off of Langdon Street, is stocked with trout.  This makes a nice picnic spot with fishing for children.
Lake Tarleton
This lake off Route 25-C in Warren borders the White Mountain National Forest.  It is a natural body of water with wooded, undeveloped shoreline and good fishing, including both warm water and cold water fish.
Mad River
This river flows from its source in Waterville Valley to join the Pemigewasset in Campton.  Through much of its course, it travels through the White Mountain National Forest and parallels Route 49.
Mirror Lake
This lake is located just north of Exit 29 in Thornton.  You can visit this beautiful little lake for swimming, boating and fishing.
Newfound Lake
Located in Bristol and Hebron, this lake is seven miles long, spring fed, with 22 miles of shoreline.  It is also one of the clearest, cleanest lakes in the United States.  You can enjoy boating, fishing, and water-skiing during the warmer months.  It is a popular spot to enjoy the foliage in the fall, and ice fishing and snowmobiling during the winter.
Pemigewasset River
This river flows throughout the region from Thornton to Ashland.  You can launch your canoe right next to the Plymouth District Courthouse on Green Street and at the Cross Road in Thornton.  This river is excellent for fishing, swimming and picnicking.
Perch Pond
This pond off Route 175 in Campton is a popular fishing and boating spot.  Boat access is available, and there is a hiking trail around the pond.
Spectacle Pond
This pond is located on North Groton Road in Groton.  This lovely, out-of-the-way pond offers excellent fishing and boating.
Squam Lakes
These lakes are located in Holderness.  Big Squam is the lake made famous by the Hollywood movie, "On Golden Pond".  There are 65 miles of shoreline, 67 islands, and 10 miles of open waterway.  These lakes offer excellent fishing, boating, sailing, water-skiing, and swimming in warmer months, and ice fishing and cross country skiing during the winter.  Several cruise vendors offer tours to view the sights and listen to the loons.
Stinson Lake
This crystal clear, unspoiled mountain lake is located on Stinson Lake Road in Rumney.  It is excellent for trout fishing, and there is a public boat access ramp near the Stinson Lake Store.

Book your campsite at Goose Hollow Campground today! Call us at (603)726-2000. 

Take advantage of our summer savings- 
Stay for 2 nights, get third night FREE!
                                                                 *Offer valid Sun-Thurs.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Whales Tale Water Park:

Make your way to Lincoln  (15 minutes from Goose Hollow Campground)  to spend the day at the greatest water park in northern New Hampshire!


The Whale's Tale Waterpark has three separate themed food and beverage locations in addition to our vending carts. Porthole Pizzeria, Harborside Restaurant, and the Oasis Beach Bar & Grill are sure to please any appetite.

There is also live entertainment at the Oasis Beach Bar!



But don't listen to us- 
Check out Whales Tale Water Park for yourself!












Free Tubes
Admission   
Free Parking
Normal General Admission - $34
 Call us at Goose Hollow Campground to reserve your campsite today!
Don't forget about our Summer Sale! 
Stay two nights (Sun.-Thurs.)
and get one night free! 
(603) 726-2000

Monday, July 23, 2012

Art, Wine, & Cheese Festival

at Waterville Valley

 - July 28, 2012  from 4-7pm

This is a family event, although wine tasting participants must have proof of ID. 

A lively afternoon filled with works by local and regional artists, live music, sampling of wines from our own Waterville Valley eateries, and cheese tasting sponsored by Cabot Creamery. Artwork in a variety of media, donated by local and regional artists, will be auctioned off to benefit the art and science education programs of the Margret and H.A. Rey Center.
Wine and cheese tasting will be held from 3:00-5:30 p.m. with the art auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Ages 21 and older for wine tasting; all ages welcome for art auction. Held in Waterville Valley Resort's Town Square, NH. Fee: $15 per person for wine and cheese tasting, no charge to attend art auction. To purchase tickets contact the Margret and H.A. Rey Center at programs@thereycenter.org or 603-236-3308. This event is generously sponsored by Waterville Valley Resort's Town Square.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

What to do on a hot day?!


Bet you wish you were camping here at 
Goose Hollow Campground!!


Access to the Mad River right from your campsite!
Call us at (603)726-2000

Saturday, July 21, 2012

A Great Place to Relax with Friends!


Did we mention we have horseshoes?!

At Goose Hollow Campground there are basketballs, volleyball, soccer, and many other games and things to borrow during your stay- all free of charge! 

This is just another way of making Goose Hollow feel like home!

Call us to reserve your campsite today!
(603)726-2000


Friday, July 20, 2012

Last Minute Campsites!

Availability for this weekend: 07/20-22! Unbelievable- we have a few river sites left! Perfect for groups in tents or pull in your RV. River access right from your site! Full sewer hook-up is $39/night. Tenting with water and electric is only $36/night. Call or email to book your site- or just drop in!

Available campsites on river: 34, 35, 58, 59, 60

Available RV river sites: 16, 17, 20, 24, 31, 32

A small run-off from the Mad River





 Call us at Goose Hollow Campground
 (603)726-2000

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Have an RV? Join Us!!



We have full hook-up sites as low as $36/night!
 Join the many who make their stay at 
Goose Hollow feel like home!


Bring your family and enjoy the pool, playground, and rec hall
or leave the kids at home and enjoy the company of 
friends and the peaceful quiet!



Whatever you choose- there is a place for you here at 
Goose Hollow Campground!



Call us at (603) 726-2000 to reserve your campsite today!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Local Weekend Events- 7/20-22

Friday, July 20

9:30am Little Critter Theater, Holderness
   Fri, July 20, 9:30am – 12:30pm 
The Little Church Theater, 40 Route 113
Join us for natural fun with a theatrical twist! Kids will meet live animals up close then take the        Little Church Theater stage to create a natural-world play from what they learned. Presented jointly with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Register at www.nhnature.org. Registration fee: SLNSC members- $170; Non-members- $190.
11:00am Balloon & Magic Show at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
12:00pm Plymouth Lunch-time Concert on the Common **FREE**Steve Furbish
1:00pm  Mittersill Alpine Resort Open House
1:00pm  Balloon and Magic Show at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
1:00pm  Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
3:00pm Loon Cruise, Holderness
7:00pm Open Climb Time, Waterville Valley
8:00pm Live Entertainment at the Indian Head Resort, Lincoln
8:00pm DJ Rob Vino at the Lucky Dog Tavern & Grill, Plymouth
8:00pm Orchestral Classical Series at Hanaway Theatre
     8-10 pm at Silver Center in Plymouth 
     More info at http://www.nhmf.org/ (603) 279-3300
9:00pm Live Music at the Woodstock Station, Woodstock

Saturday, July 21

UGotta Love Country

10:00am Margret and H.A. Rey Center Open Hours, Waterville Valley
10:30am 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
11:00am U Gotta Regatta
1:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
2:00pm Afternoon Wine Tasting at Abbey Wine Cellar, Lincoln
2:00pm Curious George Cottage Open Hours
2:00pm Open Climb Time, Waterville Valley
3:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
4:00pm Curious George Story time in Waterville Valley 
6:00pm Saturday Night WILD! in Holderness
Sat, July 21, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Live comedy show and silent auction! For more information please visit www.nhnature.org/2012gala.html.
6:30pm Theatre Under the Stars, Waterville Valley Town Square *Free outdoor live theatre*
7:30pm Lantern Tour at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, N. Woodstock
Saturday July 21 7:30-10pm
Lost River is astonishing during the day and is a whole new adventure at night! The caves are lit by lanterns and boardwalks are lit by headlamps. This guided lantern tour takes about 1.5 hours and begins between 7:30-8:00pm on Saturdays only. When we are finished exploring, we hope you'll join us around the campfire for s'mores! By reservation only, space is limited. $27 per person. Please call 603-745-8031.
8:00pm Live Entertainment at the Indian Head Resort, Lincoln
8:00pm DJ Mike B at Lucky Dog Tavern & Grill, Plymouth
9:00pm Live Music at the Woodstock Station

Sunday, July 22

11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
1:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
3:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
9:00pm Karaoke at Truants Taverne, North Woodstock

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Places to Go: Storyland


There are so many fun places to take the family around in New Hampshire! Last week, our office staff visited Story Land in Glen, NH. It really is a place where fairy tales really do come true! Children of all ages will be mesmerized by the different rides and attractions all around the park- bringing story books to life! Whether it's meeting Humpty Dumpty, Cinderella and Prince Charming, or Mother Goose- or taking a ride on a pirate boat- Story Land is fantasy land!!








We will let the pictures speak for themselves!

Cinderella's Swan Boat to Butterfly Island





                             Off to Grandmother's House We Go.... Little Red Riding Hood



                     
                                       ...Mr. McGregor's Garden in Peter Rabbit



Plan your visit Story Land today! Visit storylandnh.com for more info.


Call us to reserve your camp site.


(603)726-2000


Monday, July 16, 2012

Waterville Goes Country/UGotta Regatta

 

Waterville  - July 21, 2012

11am and 6:30-9:30pm



The day kicks off with canoe and kayak races and the annual “homemade boat race” - Ugotta Regatta. Races sponsored by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department.




Saturday evening 6:30-9:30pm there is a free concert in Town Square by one of the region’s hottest country music bands, the Jimmy Lehoux Band.





Camp here at Goose Hollow Campground as low as $33/night!  We are only 7 miles from Waterville!
Call us to book your site 
(603)726-2000

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Iced T (shirt)

 A Look Back at one of our activities here at Goose Hollow Campground~ Iced T (shirt) Contest
The rules are simple: thaw out that frozen t-shirt enough to get someone to wear it, and you are the winner!





...and we have a winner!!

Friday, July 13, 2012

Sites Available for the Weekend! 7/13-15

Mad River
We still have sites available for this weekend! 


Tall Pines is a perfect camping spot for those that want more privacy and a woods-y feel- but a bathroom and shower right around the corner, with a swimming pool to boot! These sites have water and electric and run for $33/night. Give us a quick call or just come on in!




Site 137

Site 138

Site 136

Goose Hollow Campground
(603)726-2000


Thursday, July 12, 2012

Local Weekend Events July 13-15


Friday, July 13
 
11:00am Balloon & Magic Show at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
12:00pm Plymouth Lunch-time Concert on the Common **FREE**
1:00pm  Mittersill Alpine Resort Open House
1:00pm  Balloon and Magic Show at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
1:00pm  Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
3:00pm Loon Cruise, Holderness
7:00pm Open Climb Time, Waterville Valley
7:30pm Young @ Art- Table 12
      7:30pm – 9:00pm at The Little Church Theatre in Holderness
      Tickets start at $8 / On Sale Now!
8:00pm Live Entertainment at the Indian Head Resort, Lincoln
8:00pm DJ Rob Vino at the Lucky Dog Tavern & Grill, Plymouth
8:00pm Orchestral Classical Series at Hanaway Theatre
     8-10 pm at Silver Center in Plymouth 
     More info at http://www.nhmf.org/ (603) 279-3300
9:00pm Live Music at the Woodstock Station, Woodstock

Saturday, July 14

Summer Carnival at Waterville Valley 11-3
Family Fun Fair + Rotary Duck Race in Plymouth

10:00am Margret and H.A. Rey Center Open Hours, Waterville Valley
Abbey Wine Cellar in Lincoln
10:30am 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Hobo Railroad, Lincoln
11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
1:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
2:00pm Afternoon Wine Tasting at Abbey Wine Cellar, Lincoln
2:00pm Curious George Cottage Open Hours
2:00pm Open Climb Time, Waterville Valley
3:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
4:00pm Curious George Story time in Waterville Valley
6:30pm Theatre Under the Stars, Waterville Valley Town Square *Free outdoor live theatre*
7:30pm Young @ Art- Table 12
      7:30pm – 9:00pm at The Little Church Theatre in Holderness
      Tickets start at $8 / On Sale Now!
8:00pm Live Entertainment at the Indian Head Resort, Lincoln
8:00pm DJ Mike B at Lucky Dog Tavern & Grill, Plymouth
8:00pm Orchestral Pop Series at Hanaway Theatre

     8-10 pm at Silver Center in Plymouth 
     More info at http://www.nhmf.org/ (603) 279-3300
Squam Lake Science Center Cruise
 9:00pm Live Music at the Woodstock Station

Sunday, July 15

11:00am Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
1:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
3:00pm Explore Squam Cruise, Holderness
9:00pm Karaoke at Truants Taverne, North Woodstock