William Champlin Jr. Forest Reservation, Rochester

William Champlin Jr. Forest Reservation, Rochester

Rochester, New Hampshire 03867

Official Website
William Champlin Jr. Forest Reservation map

About this Location

As a community resource featuring woods, water, wildlife, and high-quality farm soils, Champlin Forest has many significant and diverse conservation features. Half of the property consists of well-managed, productive woodlands, containing marketable timber along with a diversity of wildlife habitats, consisting of a field, varied woodland types, vernal pools, and wetlands.

The property serves as the headwaters of and includes extensive frontage along Clark Brook and contributes to two nearby public water supplies. Remnants of a small-scale granite quarry dating to the mid-1800s, when stones were drilled and cut by hand, are evident as well.

Champlin Forest features a kiosk and parking area on NH-108 and hiking trails through fields and forests.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated November 5, 2023