Rockywold–Deephaven Camps facts for kids
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Rockywold–Deephaven Camps
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One of the buildings at Rockywold
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| Location | Pinehurst Road, Holderness, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 391 acres (158 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000382 |
| Added to NRHP | June 14, 2013 |
The Rockywold–Deephaven Camps (RDC) are a special summer camp located on Squam Lake in Holderness, New Hampshire. It's a historic place where many people have enjoyed their summers for over a hundred years.
This camp actually started as two separate camps. Rockywold Camp began in 1901, founded by Mary Alice Armstrong. Deephaven started a bit earlier, in 1897, thanks to Alice Mabel Bacon. Since 1918, these two camps have been managed together as one big summer spot.
The camps are now run by an organization mostly owned by guests who love coming back year after year. Rockywold–Deephaven Camps have played a big role in making Squam Lake a popular place for summer vacations. Many people who visited the camps when they were young still return to the lake today. Because of its history and importance, the camp grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special place worth preserving.
Exploring Rockywold–Deephaven Camps
The camps are found in the northern part of Holderness, right by the northwest tip of Squam Lake. They are built on two pieces of land that stick out into the lake, separated by a small water channel called The Bight.
What's Inside the Camp?
The camp covers about 103 acres of land. Most of this land is on the mainland, but it also includes a few small islands in the lake. The official historic listing also includes 288 acres of the lake itself, between the mainland and these islands.
There are more than 60 cottages where people can stay at the camp. There are also two larger lodges and two dining halls where everyone eats together. Many smaller buildings are used for different services.
Camp Buildings and Fun Activities
Each cottage at the camp is unique. Many of them are located along the camp's long shoreline, which stretches for about 8,000 feet. All the buildings are made of wood.
Besides enjoying the lake, campers can also play sports. The camp has courts for tennis and basketball.
In May 2020, the camp's owners announced that RDC would not open for the summer season that year. This was the first time in its 123-year history that the camp did not open.
