• Umbagog Lake State Park – Offering kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife viewing. It’s also a prime spot for spotting moose and bald eagles. 
• Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge – Spanning over 25,000 acres, this refuge is ideal for birdwatching, paddling, and hikes like the Magalloway Trail.
• Mollidgewock State Park – Located along the Androscoggin River, this park is perfect for canoeing and moose watching in the scenic Thirteen Mile Woods.
• Dixville Notch State Park – Known for its dramatic gorge, waterfalls, and hiking trails to Table Rock, this park offers breathtaking views and a peaceful escape into nature.
• Magalloway and Rapid Rivers – These waterways are favorites for fishing, paddling, and soaking in the serene North Country landscape. 
• Coleman State Park – A scenic destination popular for boating, hiking, and canoeing.
• Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum – 100-acre original homestead offering a rare glimpse into rural life from the 1830s to the 1980s.
• L.L. Cote Sports Center – A one-stop shop for all outdoor gear needs, from fishing and hunting supplies to camping and clothing is one block from the Motel.

Errol Motel has direct access to over 1000 miles of Northern NH’s ATV trail system.

Errol Motel and the Town of Errol is accessed by the 13 Mile Woods Trail off Millsfield Pond Road and is 8 miles long. This trail gives us access to the entire North Country trail system. Remember to stay on all marked trails and all ATVs must have valid NH OHRV registration. This can be purchased at All Seasons Sports and LL Cote’s Sports center.

With many thanks to the Umbagog ATV Club!

Errol Motel has direct access to Corridor 18 from our back yard.

With record snow and over 250 miles of groomed trails in the area, you will find many dedicated as well as regular sledders coming to Errol.

Registered in Maine?  Maine ITS trails are also close by.

With many thanks to the Umbagog Snowmobile Association, your strong efforts are greatly appreciated!

For years Errol and the surrounding area have played host to some of the best hunting in the state. The abundance of moose, deer, bear and small game has kept hunters from near and far returning year after year. For those of you lucky enough to be picked in the annual Moose Lottery, we are located smack in the middle of Zones A-2, B, and C-2.

The Great North Woods is home to a vast majority of New Hampshire’s moose population. The Errol Motel is centrally located among several active moose viewing hot spots. Guest specifically come to Errol to drive the 98-mile byway or 15-mile stretch of Route 16 at dusk and dawn for the opportunity to spot moose grazing in roadside marshes.

Our guests often boast of their multiple encounters with the clumsy but swift creatures. Depending on the area, time of day, and length of your drive, it is not uncommon to sight six or more moose in one evening!

Moose aren’t the only wildlife draw – Errol is home to bald eagles, loons, and other wildlife, making it a hotspot for photographers and nature lovers.

Whether it’s the thought of fresh trout in your freezer or a salmon on your hook that lures you to the fishing areas of the Great North Woods, you can be sure your time will not go without reward.

If smallies are your preferred catch – we got ’em! Lake Umbagog is known throughout New England as a ‘small-mouth bass factory,’ along with some mighty fine perch and pickerel. You won’t find yourself having to resort to making up ‘fish stories’ given the record number of fish caught in the nearby lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.

Some of the Area’s Fishing Spots:

Akers Pond – Errol, NH

Androscoggin River – Errol, NH and points south

Greenough Pond – Wentworth Location, NH

Lake Umbagog – Errol, NH, Upton, ME, and Magalloway, ME

Little Greenough Pond – Wentworth Location, NH

Long Pond – Errol, NH

Long Pond – Millsfield, NH

Millsfield Pond – Millsfield, NH

Mountain Pond – Errol, NH

Munn Pond – Millsfield, NH

Round Pond – Errol, NH

Sessions Pond – Dummer, NH

And we are only 40 minutes from the Rangeley Lakes Region.

NH sporting licenses, gear, and equipment are available at L.L. Cote Sports Center, 0.2 miles from the Errol Motel.

The Errol Motel is conveniently located on the Androscoggin River. With easy access to the Androscoggin, Magalloway, and Rapid rivers, your options are unlimited. Consider this heaven if canoeing, kayaking, or whitewater paddling is your interest.

For all of you whitewater enthusiasts, enjoy the rush and excitement on one of our local rivers. The 170 mile long Androscoggin plays host to a variety of paddlers, while the northern most waters generally run swiftly and steadily through scenic Thirteen Mile Woods. Fear not – calmer waters lie ahead in the Pontook Reservoir. This is indeed a wonderful area for any level boater. The exciting Class III, IV, and V rapids of the Magalloway River will keep you coming back for more. The Rapid River flows into the northeast shoulder of Lake Umbagog. The awesome Class IV runs are now even more exciting due to a settlement agreement in hydro licensing that will provide large whitewater rafting flows each weekend throughout summer months.

The casual paddlers will find the lakes, rivers, and ponds in the area abundant with wildlife. Enjoy the opportunity to view moose, bear, dear, loons, eagles, as well as numerous other woodland creatures in their natural surroundings.

Lake Umbagog is one of New Hampshire’s best-kept boating secrets!

It is also one of New Hampshire’s largest lakes, encompassing over thirteen square miles. With over fifty miles of sparsely populated shoreline, the lake also serves as a playground for area wildlife.

Have you ever had the opportunity to water-ski, tube, or board past a bear, deer, or moose?

If you are seeking the solitude and serenity of quiet rural waterways surrounded by unspoiled shores and magnificent scenery – we got ’em! Pack the cooler, load the family into the car, hook up the boat, and venture to nature’s playground!

The Errol Motel is conveniently located within 2 miles of three public boat launches for small to medium size boats 18 feet and under, and 7.5 miles to the ramp best suited for boats larger than 18 feet.

If sailing is your interest, let the warm summer breeze take you for the ride of a lifetime! There are also several ponds and rivers located within the immediate area that are great for powerboats, canoeing, kayaking, and rafting as well.

Hikers and Cyclists enjoy surreal views from Dixville Notch State Park, Diamond Peaks, Signal Mountain, Sanguinary Ridge, The Balsams, and pretty much anywhere your legs or wheels will take you.

There are also many hiking and bike trails that are not marked on all maps. The immediate area is home to many 3000+ foot peaks and notches.

Please, before heading out dress accordingly, and make sure you have the proper supplies for your trip. Always be sure someone knows your route, destination, and approximate time of return!

After you earn your ‘This Car/Motorcycle Climbed Mt. Washington’ badge, point your bike/car on Route 16 toward Errol. Carve through sweeping curves, roll past sparkling lakes, and breathe the crisp mountain air as you trace the edges of the Great North Woods.

Route 16 meets Route 26 in Errol. After a good night’s rest, cut across the rugged Mahoosuc Range, with twisty climbs and breathtaking overlooks. 

From Errol, you can ride in any direction and find pure freedom on the open road.

From late September through early October, Errol becomes a magnet for leaf-peepers seeking New Hampshire’s most vibrant fall colors. The Moose Path Trail, which winds directly through town, is one of the state’s premier scenic drives during foliage season. Surrounding natural gems like Thirteen Mile Woods, Dixville Notch State Park, and Umbagog Lake State Park provide a breathtaking backdrop of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges—making Errol a must-visit destination for autumn adventurers.