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The best camping near White Mountain National Forest

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next White Mountain adventure.

The best camping near White Mountain National Forest

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next White Mountain adventure.

Camping near White Mountain National Forest

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next White Mountain adventure.

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3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents11 acres ¡ Bethlehem, NH
Learn more about this land:Camp site is a private gravel clearing with functional stone fireplace on an 11 acre parcel. Campsite is located in Bethlehem, at the top of the White Mountains close to endless hiking and biking. Both downtown Bethlehem and Littleton are within a 10 minute drive, supplying many choices for food and shopping. If you get rainy weather and need more shopping, take the beautiful 1 hour drive to North Conway and visit the big outlet stores. Want more scenery? Take the 25 minute drive down to Lincoln. There you can drive the amazing Kancamagus Scenic Byway ( The Kanc) and end up at North Conway. The Kanc is 56 miles through the white mountains with no gas stations, so you might want to top off while in Lincoln. Just too much in the area to list everything!
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Private field and woods camping

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Whitefield, NH
***PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING** We are hosting a special event: Summoning the Eclipse Pre-Party on Sunday, April 7th. This is a family-friendly ticketed event with live music starting at 1pm until approximately 7:30pm, a campfire, s'mores, fun activities, Greenhouse Gourmet Pizza Truck and more! If you will be camping with us on April 7th (the day before the total eclipse) each person in your group (16 and older) is required to purchase an event ticket. (Kids under 16 are free to attend the event) Event tickets can be purchased under "Extras" at checkout. April 7th campers can enjoy early noon check-in and late 5pm checkout in order to view the eclipse. ***PLEASE SEE SPECIAL ECLIPSE LISTING BELOW FOR APRIL 5/6/7 BOOKING*** We are right in the middle of the White Mountains, in Whitefield NH surrounded by endless rivers, lakes, hiking trails, dining, breweries and attractions. The Heritage trail is accessible nearby. Whitefield is the approximate halfway point for the Cross NH Adventure Trail. For more information check out the XNHAT website: https://www.xnhat.org/ On clear nights, the view of the stars and the milky way here is magnificent. We intentionally leave the majority of the field unmowed which attracts monarch butterflies and other wildlife. The campsite is private, yet close to the conveniences of downtown Whitefield and nearby Littleton, Bethlehem and Lancaster. We are conveniently located on the edge of town, there is a small grocery store close by as well as Sunny's Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Dollar General, 2 gas/convenience stores, multiple thrift stores, a record shop and a vintage electronics shop. Please see the aerial photo in this listing for an idea of the layout of the land and surrounding roads, houses etc. IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS. PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING. THIS IS A RUSTIC CAMPSITE with no amenities. If you are expecting the KOA, please do not book this site. The campsite is located in rural northern New Hampshire, in a field next to the forest where many animals live such as bears, moose, deer, raccoons, fox, skunks, porcupines, coyotes, etc. Mosquitoes and other bugs are present in the summer. Please be mindful of the surrounding wildlife. Please come PREPARED for rustic backwoods camping and observe bear safety at all times (SEE BEAR SAFETY INFO BELOW) RV INFO: We do not have hookups of any kind (NO electricity, NO water or sewer). We are currently only set up for self-contained units (dry-camping or boondocking as some call it). We can accommodate small travel trailers <20ft, campervans, truck campers, small camper busses. NO 5th Wheels or RV's >20ft please. 4-wheel drive is recommended, but not required. FIRE: A small campfire pit is available (dependent on local fire danger warnings of course). Please observe local fire danger warnings. Bring your own firewood and please do not light the large bonfire in the middle of the field. Please do not cut down trees or branches. NO PETS: Because we are a working farm with chickens, farm dogs and surrounding wildlife guests are not permitted to bring dogs or pets of any kind. If you love animals and enjoy a little "dog/chicken therapy" this is the place for you. Please do not book this site if you don't like animals. TRASH: A small trashcan and recycle bin for empty cans and bottles are located next to the outhouse. Please PACK OUT excessive amounts of trash. We have NO BATHROOM, kitchen or shower facilities and there is no potable water on site. An OUTHOUSE composting toilet is available. NO DUMPING of grey or black water anywhere on the property. ABOUT THE PROPERTY: Our folk victorian farmhouse has been owned by the same family for seven generations since it was built in the 1850s. Once a 20-acre working dairy farm, much of the land was subdivided throughout the years, leaving five acres with the original barn, farmhouse, large field, and wooded area. We are a small family farm offering farm-fresh eggs and seasonal vegetables. We are honored to be stewards of this property and want to share it with others. BEAR SAFETY & FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Following safe food storage practices protects both you and the bears: Never leave food or coolers unattended. All food, food particles, trash, and coolers need to be secured in a vehicle or trailer. Always keep a clean picnic area, campsite, or other area where you may be spending time. Don’t leave any food (including condiments), food particles, trash, and coolers out when not in use. Store food in bear-resistant units, hard-shelled vehicles or car trunks. Never store food in your tent. Keep sleeping areas, tents, and sleeping bags free of food and odor (like toothpaste or deodorant). Don’t sleep in clothes you cooked or handled fish or game in. Never bury or burn food waste. Place sleeping tents at least 100 yards away from food storage and cooking areas. Never leave your backpack unattended.
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Stagecoach Falls

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Tamworth, NH
Welcome to Stagecoach Falls! Your very own private spot on the river. Bring your chairs and some firewood. A perfect spot to get away and relax with the sound of the river. A couple sites have new wooden decks for tents, Yoga or setup some chairs and just relax! These are new sites so we're still working on them. Enjoy your stay! 20 min to Conway—lots of shopping, restaurants, things to do20 min to Winnipesaukee Lake10 min to Ossipee LakeTamworth Distilling is a few miles away Franconia Notch is just under an hour away20 min to Rattlesnake mountainMt Chocorua is minutes awayTamworth Farmers Market every Saturday 9a-12p New Hampshire Mushroom Company has tours every SundayLooking for a hike, check out the 'Hike the 4000 footers of NH!' Facebook page!
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Sacred Nectar Sanctuary

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents280 acres ¡ North Sandwich, NH
One of Sandwich's most treasured gems are the fields of the Intervale. This Historic Farm was purchased by Townsend Thorndike off the original McCrillis family that settled the land here. It was his place to get away from the busy life. As time went on and his money dwindled plans to sell off some of the land arose. Townsend's son, Nick, foresaw a devastating development of conventional homes diminishing the soul of this sacred land that held so much magic. So, Nick decided to move back to the homestead to create an example of what a healthy life for the land and its inhabitants looks like. Hip Camp is the first step towards sharing and opening up the land to create an ecofriendly, Intentional Community. Nick and his ever-growing tribe are creating a holistic, educational, retreat, workshop, and event center where people can come to learn how to co-exist in a harmonious relationship with nature and each other. Thank you for being a part of the healing <3 We hope to hear from you <3
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Errol Trailside Cabins

6 sites ¡ Tents56 acres ¡ Colebrook, NH
Come enjoy our 56 acre property and find a spot to pitch a tent. There is an outhouse on the lower half of the property. We are located directly on the 13 mile woods trail in Errol NH. Ride your ATV right from your campsite. Hike and explore the land or take a trip to one of the beautiful lakes nearby.
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The Hummingbird Center

41 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres ¡ NH
The Hummingbird Center is an recreation destination and permaculture farm nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We offer a variety of lodging options ranging in cost from tent camping and shared bunk rooms to private indoor lofts, tiny homes, and school buses. In May of 2024, Nourish restaurant will be open during weekends at HBC, providing organic farm-to-table meals for the public and our guests–both indoor and outdoor seating is available. Thanks to our farm’s extensive perennial food system, Nourish has a rotating seasonal menu featuring fruit, herbs, and wild greens grown onsite. Call ahead for up-to-date details on hours and what’s in bloom! HBC is a retreat destination for mountain biking, skiing, and hiking, with private access to Green Woodland’s 23,000 acres of public trails next door! Our trails feature hand and machine-built features for riders of all skill levels. Under an hour of driving will get you to Mt. Moosilauke on the Appalachian Trail, renowned climbing at the Rumney Crags, and dozens of pristine NH lakes. Back on the farm, our swimming holes, hammocks, and communal fire pit offer peace and community connection after a full day of outdoor adventures. Guests are encouraged to recreate and restore amidst the natural beauty of our rural property, explore our orchards and vegetable gardens, and enjoy open-air, leisurely dining at our on-farm restaurant. Search for The Hummingbird Center of NH online to view our restaurant hours and learn more about our ongoing community events, including weekly yoga classes in summer of 2024. Quiet hours after 10pm please! Find us online at thehummingbirdcenter.com and @thehummingbirdcenternh on Instagram. 603-786-2366 No sewer hookups. Secluded spots for vehicles require high clearance and dry conditions.
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Toad Hill

10 sites ¡ Lodging45 acres ¡ North Conway, NH
Toad Hill is a remote 45 acre property surrounded by pristine forest and located in the heart of The White Mountains. There is lots to do and see in the area. Hike, bike, snowmobile or ski from the door to waterfalls, ponds, or just around the property in search of birds and wildlife. Take a day trip to Province or Mountain Pond for both swimming and fly fishing. Toad hill also host a summer music festival and has beautiful sculptures around the property. Perfect for people trying to get away from life and into nature!
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CoHo Campsites

7 sites ¡ Tents1 acre ¡ Conway, NH
Learn more about this land: Welcome to the Campsites at CoHo: Conway Hostel! Camping here at the hostel is a great option for those who are looking for the economic price point and rugged nature of camping, while still having the amenities of modern living. "What should I expect my experience to be like?" Being a hostel, the experience we offer is a community focused one. Sites are setup similar to rooms in the hostel. They are located in fairly close proximity to one another and feature (in addition to private fire pits in the sites) one large community fire ring at the center of the property. Parking and camping are located at the rear of the Hostel property. Out back  features several campsites, a community fire ring, picnic table, and charcoal grill. Parking is first come, first serve, but there is plenty of street parking available along Washington St (Summertime street parking. In winter, town hall may be used as overflow parking.). Amenities: The hostel is yours to access. Use the back porch and side entrances (Access code will be given to you during check-in). Inside you’ll find… Full community kitchen, bathrooms, dining area, and lounge area.  Dorm style bathroom facilities on the second floor have two toilets and shower stalls each.  Basic breakfast items are included with stay as well (coffee, tea, yogurt, granola bars, cereal, and oatmeal) Need Gear? ** Ask us about tent and other gear rental ** Nearby attractions:  Tubing/Paddling at the Saco and Swift river, as well as a number of nearby lakes Rock Climbing at Whitehorse and Cathedral ledges  Ice Climbing Mountain Biking at Hurricane Zone, Marshall Conservation, Whitehorse, Cathedral Ledge, and more!!! *Cranmore and Attitash also both feature lift access downhill mountain biking amongst other summer activities   TONS of great hiking trails Great places to swim and cool off - walking distance! Cranmore, Attitash, and Wildcat ski areas  Breweries & Distilleries  Ask about the great local restaurants! Families, Kids, Etc: Generally a ton of options for biking, paddling, tubing, and hiking.  Storyland (for the younger travelers)  Downtown North Conway  Conway scenic railroad  Cog railroad Mt. Washington auto road Cathedral Ledge auto road & lookout Outlet stores and other shopping Fall Foliage  So much more!
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Franconia Forest - 5 Private Acres

1 site ¡ Tent5 acres ¡ Bethlehem, NH
Live like a local less than 12 minutes from Franconia Notch. Our site is just up the road from some of the most famous hikes, overlooks, swimming holes, formations, and ski resorts in New England—and 25 minutes from the Kancamagus Highway, connecting the eastern and western White Mountains and counted among the most scenic drives in America. You will never run out of things to do in any season or weather. This site is less than 15 minutes from Cannon Mountain, Echo Lake Beach, Profile Lake, Mt. Lafayette, and less than 25 minutes from Flume Gorge, Clark's Trading Post, the seasonal Ice Castles, downtown Lincoln, the Hobo Railroad, North Woodstock, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Mt. Washington, the Cog Railway, and so much more. Our 5-acre forest features just a single private campsite, with a huge tenting platform, granite fire pit, and a rocky creek passing right by the site. From the two-car parking area, a 200-ft. trail winds through the woods, over a wooden stream crossing, and ends at the site itself set far back from the road. Modern conveniences are also close by. It's 5 minutes to the nearest grocery / convenience store, 5 minutes to Rek-Lis Brewing, 4 minutes to Super Secret Ice Cream (James Beard Award nominee), 13 minutes to Polly's Pancake Parlor (our favorite) and countless other restaurants. 17 minutes to the nearest medical facility. Other Notes and Important Things: - Please pack out all trash. Cleaners are in high demand in this region and we will have to charge a steep retroactive cleaning fee if any trash is left at the site. - Likewise please let us know ASAP if trash is present when you arrive. - The tenting platform is 12 ft. wide on its narrowest edge. It's flat and dry, but there are no anchor points for stakes or lines. Freestanding tents are best, or you may want to pack extra-long guy lines. - Don't forget the bug spray, especially in Summer! That goes for all campsites in the White Mountains, especially creekside ones like ours. - A portable toilet with privacy tent is available at the back of the site. Please use the provided trash bags as liners and pack them out if used. Odor-absorbing pine shavings are provided. - Please observe quiet hours between 9PM and 9AM everyday. - Cell coverage is surprisingly strong here. You should have direct 4G LTE access on Verizon and AT&T, and 4G extended coverage on T-Mobile / Sprint. - You may want to pack a wood splitting axe. Feel free to burn any dead, fallen, or cut wood on the premises, but all firewood must be less than 5 inches in diameter.
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Bear Mountain Horse Camp (off grid)

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents448 acres ¡ VT
EXPLORING AN OFF-THE-GRID HORSE CAMP BEAR MOUNTAIN HORSE RESORT Located in a remote section of Maidstone Vermont near Maidstone State Park is a new totally off-the-grid horse camping experience called Bear Mountain off grid Horse Resort! It’s not often when a new horse camp lopes into existence. And, even more rare, is to find one totally off the grid—not hooked up to conventional sources of electricity and water. But this off-the-beaten-path camp offers some of the best views of the woods you can enjoy from the back of a horse. Some of our riding friends had spoken enthusiastically about Bear Mountain Horse Resort. After hearing about their adventures, we wanted to see what it was like in person and hear the story behind it. So, we loaded up our horses, Ben and Frank, and headed to Maidstone Vermont. For being in such an isolated location, it is a little difficult getting in off of Route 102. No one wants to beat up their living-quarters trailer on a rutted, dirt road. And we had no problems with our living quarters. However, if you have a longer trailer, you may want to drive in first without your trailer and check out the Bear Hill Road for large rocks that could bottom out your vehicles and see all of potential washouts, turns and dips in the road. Maidstone is located near Groveton, New Hampshire off of Route 102, travel on Route 3 as well from Lancaster, New Hampshire. Located 20 miles north of Santa's Village. Don’t be worried about how far away it is from stores because they all are 15 or so minutes away: the best is yet to come. Turn left on Bear Hill Road if you are traveling from south to north, look for the Bear Hill Mountain Resort sign on the left about two miles after leaving the pavement!
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Paugus Brook Farm

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Tamworth, NH
Drive down a quiet dirt road to find our campsites nestled in a field under the stars and with a view of Chocorua mountain. The property used to be a farm so it still has that beautiful New England charm. Surrounded by pristine woodlands, babbling streams, and the White Mountains. Plenty of stars to see at night!
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Old Farm Field

1 site ¡ Tent8 acres ¡ Littleton, NH
My 8-acre property used to be a hay field. The farm is long gone and I've been reclaiming the open meadow for a few years now. I only mow once a year in order to leave flowers and grasses for the birds and insects, including the honey bees and monarch butterflies who love the milkweed, goldenrod, asters and other wild flowers that grow here. I keep just a few narrow paths and the campsite mowed, You will be sharing your site with the wild world, including the owls who live here. Bears are not infrequent visitors and food should be carefully kept out of your tent and preferably locked in your vehicle with the windows up.I have a small house on the property and keep to myself at the other end of the open field from where your campsite is. I am available if you have a problem or need help with something, but you are on your own otherwise! Because my house is beyond your parking area, I do drive by going about my own business, but I can't see your campsite from my house and you don't have to see me at my house.Learn more about this land:Pitch a tent or two on the flat grassy edge of my meadow and enjoy the proximity to town and all the outdoor sports the White Mountains offer. There is afternoon shade over the site. This is a primitive site - no electricity, no running water, no security lights, and no covered pad. There is a picnic table, a fire pit suitable for cooking over, and a clean wooden outhouse. It's very private and although my house is nearby, I'm happy to just leave you alone. I sell bundles of firewood, but you can bring your own, if you want. Please just don't bring any wood in from outside this immediate area - I don't want any new non-native insects being brought in.
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The best camping near White Mountain National Forest guide

Overview

About

Spanning over 800,000 acres of New England's most beautiful scenery, White Mountain National Forest is a rugged playground for hikers, backpackers, and sightseers. The forest is home to Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U.S., one that’s also known for its wild and unpredictable weather. Visitors can drive, take the cog railway, or hike to the top of Mount Washington for views stretching all the way to Maine and the Atlantic Ocean on a clear day. Whether you’re looking for an RV park with full hookups and camping cabins, a quiet wooded tent site in the national forest, or a secluded backcountry site miles away from others, campers will find plenty of camping areas in and around White Mountain National Forest.

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Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. All national forest campground reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance online or by phone.
  2. Reservations are often required for sites with hookups, especially on summer weekends. 
  3. Advance reservations are not accepted at all White Mountain National Forest campgrounds. Many campgrounds have a selection of sites available only on a first-come, first-served basis.  

When to go

New Hampshire's White Mountains are a year-round destination for both summer and winter sports. July and August are the most popular months for camping, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Fall is the busiest month for sightseers looking to enjoy the changing colors. Fall colors are best from the end of September through early October. Some White Mountain National Forest campgrounds are open year-round, including the Hancock Campground. These campgrounds are plowed in winter but do not have any of the services found in summer. 

Know before you go

  • A recreation pass is required to park at trailheads, recreation areas, and day-use areas within White Mountain National Forest. Daily and annual passes are available at Forest Service visitor centers and local businesses in Campton and North Conway. 
  • The White Mountains are known for unpredictable and occasionally poor weather. Come prepared with rain gear if you plan on hiking and extra layers for sleeping. 
  • White Mountain National Forest is bear country. Never leave food unattended and practice safe food storage techniques. 
  • Backcountry huts are scattered throughout the White Mountains and offer family-friendly bunk-style accommodations for hikers. Reservations are strongly recommended. 

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