Traveling vermont, Connecticut, and New Hampshire with motorhome and pulling trailer with my harley trike. Looking for scenic rides and places to camp.

Well, it's hard to avoid Massachusetts if you just want to see those three states, but I can't blame you if you do! LOL I'd add Maine, parts of Rhode Island (don't blink, you'll miss it! LOL) and yes, even parts of Massachusetts to your list, time permitting.What time of year are you planning your trip? The coastal regions of all the states have things to offer, as do the mountain regions. Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is June 8-16 this year, if that's something that might interest you. But campground up in New England aren't usually in "full swing" until the middle of May, and I believe some just open around May 15th. So if you're planning a trip in the new future, your camping options may be limited. But also understand that that campground in New England have to make their money in June, July & August, so that's when things are busiest and rates are highest. Mid-May and September/early October are the best in that regard. But nights can be chilly during those times, and even the days may occasionally be on the cool side. ~Rick

I will be traveling around the first of August 2019

In NH, hit the Kankamangus Highway. Very scenic and campgrounds somewhat nearby. NH is loaded with campgrounds.

buta4 wrote:In NH, hit the Kankamangus Highway. Very scenic and campgrounds somewhat nearby. NH is loaded with campgrounds.If you don't need hookups, "somewhat nearby" includes some that are directly on the road. The Kancamagus is reasonable to drive with an RV, too; and other roads in the White Mountains are also lovely.In Vermont, Smugglers Notch (VT 108) is a very pretty drive but absolutely not suitable for a motorhome; you could very well get wedged in between the rocks. Shorter vehicles (cars, trikes, bikes, pickups--that sort of thing) are fine, taking care to be alert through the narrow parts.VT 17 through the Appalachian gap (betwixt route 100 and route 116) is a pretty mountain pass, quite steep and curvy. The view from the top is quite nice. I wouldn't recommend it for an RV (though it is entirely doable if one takes care, unlike Smuggler's Notch).For a short jaunt, both Mt Philo and Mt Ascutney state parks have neat carriage roads and impressive views. There are at least a couple campsites at Mt Ascutney that your RV would fit in, though it would require juggling the trailer around some. The Vermont state parks all lack any hookups, though most have dump stations and potable water fills and shower houses...and usually nice, relatively private rustic sites separated by vegetation. Many of the sites are relatively small, dating from the CCC.Upstate New York, particularly the Adirondacks, has some really beautiful scenery and campgrounds as well.

We have visited all of the New England states (and wife went to graduate school in Vermont). Both of us agree: we would never visit New England without visiting Maine and Acadia National Park. Absolutely breathtaking - and plenty of beautiful places to ride your trike.Rob

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Rick_Jay
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Apr 04, 2019
Well, it's hard to avoid Massachusetts if you just want to see those three states, but I can't blame you if you do! LOL

I'd add Maine, parts of Rhode Island (don't blink, you'll miss it! LOL) and yes, even parts of Massachusetts to your list, time permitting.

What time of year are you planning your trip? The coastal regions of all the states have things to offer, as do the mountain regions.

Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is June 8-16 this year, if that's something that might interest you.

But campground up in New England aren't usually in "full swing" until the middle of May, and I believe some just open around May 15th. So if you're planning a trip in the new future, your camping options may be limited. But also understand that that campground in New England have to make their money in June, July & August, so that's when things are busiest and rates are highest. Mid-May and September/early October are the best in that regard. But nights can be chilly during those times, and even the days may occasionally be on the cool side.

~Rick

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