Thornton is Surrounded by Natural Opportunities for Adventure

Located only a few miles from Campton and surrounded by the untamed beauty of the White Mountain National Forest, Thornton is the perfect year-round destination in this spectacular region of New Hampshire.

Right outside your Thornton vacation rental, miles and miles of lush forest and towering mountain peaks invite you to explore nature’s wonders on an adventure you will never forget. While hiking is always the most popular option with visitors to the area, you simply cannot go wrong on a mountain biking excursion through the White Mountain National Forest.

Thornton’s proximity to the Pemigewasset River also means that waterfront adventures can be the perfect complement to your demanding, landlocked pursuits. Nothing beats a kayaking or canoeing adventure down this refreshing river before it joins the Winnipesaukee River, but swimming and fishing are two other activities to consider whenever you simply want to relax and enjoy your spectacular surroundings.

Although golf enthusiasts may be disheartened to find that there are no golf courses immediately within Thornton, this cozy town is only a short drive away from two amazing options. The Jack O’Lantern Golf Course is a few miles north of Thornton vacation rentals, while the scenic Owl’s Nest Golf Course is even closer, lying just south in the town of Campton.

While there are certainly plenty of options for filling your warm weather itinerary, powder lovers can also take advantage of Thornton’s location near several excellent ski resorts. The Waterville Valley Resort, Loon Mountain in Lincoln, Cannon Mountain in Franconia, and Tenney Mountain in Plymouth are all easily within driving distance, ready to offer you skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and any other activity that abounds in the snow-capped White Mountains.