Smokey's Den Primitive Campsite – Saturday Night | Off-Road Access Only | Hinsdale, NH

Remote, rugged, and earned—Smokey's Den is where the trail separates the prepared from the rest.

About this experience

Please read this full description before booking.

Important Booking Notice:  All camping reservations require the purchase of a Trail Pass. Camping may not be booked as a standalone item. If you are reserving Smokey’s Den, you must also add the appropriate Trail Access Pass for your visit.

Smokey’s Den is a remote, primitive campsite intended for guests who understand that getting to camp is part of the adventure. This site requires travel on a Blue trail.

Tucked away in the south-west portion of the park, Smokey’s Den is one of the more private and secluded camping options at Three Ridges Events. This smaller site overlooks the Tribus (Three Levels) camping area, offering a quiet, off-the-beaten-path feel that is ideal for guests looking for a more remote experience away from the main activity areas.

This site can accommodate up to 4 vehicles and/or tents, making it a good fit for a small group that wants a more private basecamp. Smokey’s Den is a primitive camping location. There is currently no restroom at this site, so guests should plan accordingly and expect to drive to access bathroom facilities. At this time, the site does not yet have a fire pit installed, though a future fire pit area is planned.

What makes Smokey’s Den special is not built-in convenience, but its privacy, remoteness, and the skill required to reach it. This site is best suited for experienced Jeepers and capable vehicles. Newer drivers, stock vehicles, or guests unfamiliar with off-camber trail travel, traction changes, and tight trail conditions may find access challenging. Booking this site means understanding that this is a more rugged backcountry-style camping experience, not a pull-in campground spot. The trail-rating guidance published by Three Ridges Events is presented as a recommendation only, and drivers are told not to exceed their own ability or their vehicle’s capability.

Site Details

  • Checkin/Out : See our Trail Access & Camping Hours 
  • Access trail: Blue (See our Trail Ratings page)
  • Best for: Experienced drivers with properly equipped off-road vehicles
  • Capacity: Up to 4 vehicles and/or tents
  • Restroom: No restroom at the site; guests should plan to drive to facilities
  • Amenities: Primitive site; future fire pit area planned
  • Location: South-west section of the park
  • Setting: Remote, private, and overlooking the Tribus camping area

Important Camping Rules
All guests should review the full Three Ridges Events Rules page before arrival. Key rules include:

  • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Generators are allowed only between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM and must have a functioning muffler and spark arrestor
  • Pack it in, pack it out — leave your campsite cleaner than you found it
  • Check the daily fire danger level before starting any fire
  • No fires during a burn ban
  • Fires must be in provided rings or approved fire pits only; no ground fires
  • Fires must never be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before leaving or going to sleep
  • No outside firewood allowed
  • Guests must follow all other posted park and camping rules, including those on the Rules page

 

All purchases are subject to our Refund & Return Policy.