Packers Falls
Durham, New Hampshire
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43°6'17.9"N 70°57'5.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Hampshire |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Durham, New Hampshire
- Head northeast on Mill Rd toward Main St (148 ft)
- Turn right onto Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto NH-108 S/Newmarket Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Bennett RdDestination will be on the right(1.6 mi)
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