Just off I-93 at the entrance to the valley, Campton and Thornton are where many buyers land when they want mountain access with year-round community.
Campton wraps around the Mad River with a mix of village homes, riverside camps, and newer construction near Owl's Nest Resort — home to golf, tennis, and a growing residential community.
Thornton stretches toward the national forest with larger parcels and quiet roads, while staying ten minutes from groceries, schools, and the highway.
Both towns feed Waterville Valley's recreation while keeping taxes and purchase prices friendlier than resort-center property. For many of our buyers, they're the best of both worlds.