Welcome to Camp Avalon on Great East Lake
For more than a century, Camp Avalon has welcomed families to the quiet shores of Great East Lake in Wakefield, New Hampshire. Our three historic lakefront cabins offer the perfect blend of nostalgia, comfort, and natural beauty — a place where generations return year after year to reconnect, relax, and make memories.
Set on a peaceful point with sweeping water views, private shoreline, and two docks, Camp Avalon is a rare multi‑cabin lakefront retreat ideal for families, friends, and groups seeking a true New England summer experience.
Three Charming Lakefront Cabins
Camp Avalon features three fully furnished cabins, each with its own character and history. Cabins include:
- Direct lake access
- Fully equipped kitchen/kitchenettes
- Comfortable living spaces
- Private sandy beach area with gentle entry
- Outdoor seating and Fire pit for evening stories and stargazing
- Easy access to docks, beach, and swimming area
- Wifi access (Main Camp Cabin)
Whether you are planning a quiet getaway or a multi-family vacation, our cabins offer the space and setting to unwind.
Private Waterfront, Docks, and Sandy Beach
Camp Avalon sits on a beautiful stretch of Great East Lake shoreline with:
- Two Private Docks for swimming, lounging, and boating
- A sandy beach perfect for children
- Clear, calm water ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and floating
- Sunrises and sunsets that paint the lake in gold
Guests often say the waterfront is the heart of their stay - peaceful mornings, long afternoons on the dock, and evenings by the fire.
Sleeping Arrangements
Each cabin offers comfortable sleeping options for families and small groups (3 cabins, 10 persons max includes sleeping loft).
Main Cabin sleeps 6 (queen master bedroom (2), twin bedroom(2), and 2 loft beds (great for kids)). Bathroom has pedestal sink, toilet, and indoor shower directly across small hallway. Kitchen is outfitted with gas stove and oven, microwave, toaster oven, toasters, coffee makers, and all the basic cooking necessities plus BBQ grill outside. A large screened porch with wrap around seating and outdoor dining table make this a main gathering place. There is an indoor woodburning fireplace plus a firepit by the lakeshore for bonfire nights. This cabin looks onto the large basin of Great East Lake with dock directly in front of cabin.
Lakeside Cabin sleeps 2 in a small queen bedroom plus a foldout sofa as a bonus in front room. Small kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, coffee maker, double sink, outdoor BBQ grill. Bathroom has pedestal sink and toilet, spacious outdoor shower. A screened in porch looks onto the large basin of the lake.
Creekside Cabin sleeps 2 on a comfy queen bed and there is a small, enclosed porch seating area. This charming cabin has a functional kitchenette with sink, gas 2 burner cooktop, small fridge, woodburning stove. There is a small corner bathroom with sink and toilet and an outdoor shower. Plus, outdoor BBQ grill. Creekside cabin looks across Scribner Creek to protected forestland - a lovely natural view. There is a private beach area with dock which is perfect for kids play, fishing (bass, lake trout, perch, croppie, etc.) and easy entry point to swim. Creekside is a fan favorite of past renters.
Weekly Summer Rentals on Great East Lake
- Rentals are Saturday to Saturday - 7 day minimum during peak summer season.
- All three cabins are rented together, not individually.
- Check-out at 10am Saturday; Check-in at 3pm Saturday to provide time for the cleaning turn-around.
- Camp Avalon does not have laundry facilities, but there is a convenient laundromat 15 minutes up the road at Woodman's Corner.
Our guests appreciate the simplicity of weekly stays - more time to settle in, relax, and enjoy the lake without rushing.
A Century of Family History
Camp Avalon has been in our family for nearly 100 years, and every cabin carries a piece of that legacy. We’re honored to now share it with guests who value tradition, nature, and the timeless charm of a true New Hampshire lake vacation.
Jessie Gilbert, known fondly as 'Aunt Jess' (pictured left), founded Camp Avalon as a place for young girls to learn self-reliance, outdoor pursuits, and grow into confident young women.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to this special place and helping you create memories that last a lifetime.