Where to stay
Is Camping not your thing? Check out these local options.
Keene, NH area hotels (10 min drive to fest)
BEST WESTERN: clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, free breakfast, Wi-Fi & onsite parking; pet friendly (fee); mini-fridge, microwave & coffee maker in room, shuttle to fest (must purchase hotel shuttle pass)
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES: fun downtown block, steps from food & shops, parking lot in back (stairs required for back entrance), pet-friendly (fee), 3 minute walk to fest shuttle stop at Courtyard (must buy shuttle pass)
HAMPTON INN: clean rooms, friendly service, salt-water indoor pool; free breakfast, WIFI & onsite parking, pet friendly (fee), shuttle stop to fest (must buy shuttle pass)
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS: Spacious rooms, free WIFI, on-site parking & breakfast. On-site restaurant & bar, pet-friendly (fee); shuttle stop across the street at Hampton Inn (must buy shuttle pass)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT: 3 minute walk to downtown food & shops, hotel shuttle stop for fest (must buy shuttle pass), onsite bar, free onsite parking
DAYS INN BY WYNDHAM; no frills; typically the most budget-friendly rates in Keene; pet-friendly (for a fee); free WIFI, onsite parking, & light breakfast
THE BURRELLHOUSE: Charming & historic; 7 minute walk to downtown & fest shuttle stop (at Hampton Inn; must buy shuttle pass); self-service style inn, limited staff; free WIFI & onsite parking
THE CARRIAGE BARN INN: quaint, relaxing rooms, lovely gardens, free WIFI, continental breakfast, and onsite parking. Mini-fridge & coffee maker in room
Brattleboro, VT area hotels (30 min drive to fest)
HAMPTON INN: free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking; indoor pool & fitness center; pet-friendly (fee); short drive to downtown Brattleboro.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS: free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking; fitness center & pool; smoke-free rooms with mini-fridge, tea maker & coffee maker; no pets..
COMFORT INN: free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking; pet-friendly; spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwave & refrigerator; fitness center, close to downtown shops.
TRAVELODGE BY WYNDHAM: free Wi-Fi & parking; pet-friendly; 24/7 beverage station; non-smoking rooms; RV & truck parking; close to downtown.
LATCHIS HOTEL: vintage Art Deco charm; free Wi-Fi & 24-hour coffee bar; pet-friendly; onsite movie theater & pub with full bar; walking distance to downtown.
ASCEND RIVERSIDE: scenic river views, free Wi-Fi & fitness center; onsite boat dock; no pets; close to local attractions.
campgrounds
Ashuelot River Campground: Located 10 minutes from the Northlands. Free Wi-Fi & parking; pet-friendly campsites with river access; canoe & kayak rentals; clean bathhouse & game room; located near Mt. Monadnock, Keene.
Swanzey Lake: Located 14 minutes from the Northlands. Free Wi-Fi & picnic areas; pet-friendly (designated areas, call ahead); lakeside charm with scenic views; boat rentals & fishing onsite.
Forest Lake: Free Wi-Fi & picnic areas; pet-friendly; large, wooded sites with fire pits & picnic tables; seasonal weekend activities; close to local attractions in Winchester, NH.
Shir-Roy: Free Wi-Fi & parking; outdoor activities including swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking; pet-friendly options; variety of accommodations including RV sites, tent cottages, and tent sites.
Travelers Woods: Free Wi-Fi & picnic areas; pet-friendly; spacious RV and tent sites with full or partial hookups; outdoor activities nearby: hiking, kayaking, fishing, and whitewater rafting; close to Mohawk Trail.
Hinsdale RV Resort: Free Wi-Fi & parking; outdoor activities nearby: boating, fishing, hiking, and biking; two pools and a modern bathhouse onsite; pet-friendly; close to local Winchester attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Kampfires: Free Wi-Fi & parking; outdoor activities: miniature golf, swimming, and live music; food truck & ice cream stand onsite; pet-friendly; close to Brattleboro and Southern Vermont attractions.
KOA: Free Wi-Fi & parking; outdoor activities nearby: hiking, fishing, swimming, and biking; pet-friendly options; variety of accommodations including RV sites, cabins, and tent sites; close to local attractions and outdoor adventures.
Gilson Pond at Mt Monadnock: Scenic pond views, tent and RV campsites; outdoor activities nearby: hiking, fishing, swimming; pet-free park; no hookups available; quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM; close to Mt Monadnock and local trails.
Spacious Skies: Free Wi-Fi & parking; outdoor activities nearby: hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming; family-friendly with heated pool, water slides, and kids' play areas; pet-friendly.