CAMPGROUND NAME: Basin
VISIT DATE: 08/17/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: Maine
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fryeburg
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Fryeburg, ME, take State Rt. 113 north 19.3 miles to first
left just past Cold River campground. Turn left and go 0.1 miles
to first left (Basin Rd.) Turn left into campground.
NOTE: The campground is physically located in New Hampshire.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is a single loop among mixed hardwood trees. It
is near the 23-acre Basin Pond which offers pleasant fishing and
canoeing.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 66.5'
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The nearby Basin Pond is 23 acres. No power boats.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Basin Trail (foot) - 4.5 miles
FISHING No
Comments:
Stocked trout in the nearby Basin Pond
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Rock
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lincoln
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lincoln, NH, take State Rt. 112 east 5.5 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, alongside State Rt. 112 (Scenic Kancamagus
Highway), is composed of a single loop and spur in hardwoods.
Fishing is within walking distance of the East Branch of the
Pemigewasset River. The town of Lincoln is close by and offers a
cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 75'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING No
FISHING No
Comments:
The nearby East Branch of the Pemigewasset River offers Brook
trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blackberry Crossing
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conway
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Conway, NH, take State Rt. 112 west for 6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is heavily wooded with White birch. It is
convenient to State Rt. 112 (the Scenic Kancamagus Highway) and
the Swift River. The campground is the site of a Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) camp with many of the foundations and
fireplace structures remaining. There are some walk-in tent
sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Limited winter use - sites are plowed, no water.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day. Half price during winter.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 24' X 60'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading possible in nearby Swift River.
HIKING No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Campton Family
VISIT DATE: 08/16/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Campton
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 93, take State Rt 49 (Exit 28) 2 1/2 miles east
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, convenient to Mad River, is composed of two large
loops - one for family and the other for group camping. It
stretches out along State Rt. 49 with sites nestled among mixed
hardwoods and White pine. Campton Pond is nearby at the rear of
the group campground. There is a nature program on Saturday
nights during the summer.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-April through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 44
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 100'
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Coin operated showers.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The 30-acre Campton Pond is nearby. Power boats not permitted.
HIKING No
FISHING No
Comments:
Brook trout, Bullhead, Pickeral and Yellow Perch are available in
the nearby Mad River and Campton Pond.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cold River
VISIT DATE: 08/17/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: Maine
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fryeburg
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Fryeburg, ME, take State Rt. 113 north 19.3 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: The campground is physically located in New Hampshire.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground has a single loop with two walk-in tent sites. It
is located among a mixture of hardwood and old, tall pine trees.
Fishing is nearby in Evans Brook. Close by is the Caribou
Speckled Mountain Wilderness that offers an extensive network of
hiking trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 61.5'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are at a right angle to the road. Backing an
RV onto them may be difficult for some.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Boating and fishing available at nearby Basin Campground.
HIKING No
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Covered Bridge
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conway
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Conway, NH, take State Rt. 112 west for 6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is located in an old, established woods; many
large hardwood trees. It is composed of two loops stretching
along State Rt. 112 (the Scenic Kancamagus Highway) and is within
walking distance of the Swift River.
NOTE: Due to access through a covered bridge, RVs ARE LIMITED TO
A HEIGHT OF 8'2".
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41
Total Sites: 47
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 47
No. Grilles on Sites: 47
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 100'
Comments:
Due to covered bridge access, RVs ARE LIMITED TO A HEIGHT OF
8'2".
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading in nearby Swift River.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Boulder Loop Trail (foot) - 3.1 miles
Nature Trail (interpretive self-guide - foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
There is a fishing pier nearby at Swift River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dolly Copp
VISIT DATE: 08/17/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/8/2006
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Androscoggin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gorham
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Gorham, NH, take State Rt. 16 south 6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is huge with many loops within loops with some
short walk-in tent sites. It stretches along the Peabody River
and is bisected by Culhane Brook. There is an amphitheatre and
nature programs on the weekends.
Possible day excursions are trips up to the summit of Mt.
Washington via the Mt. Washington Auto Route or Cog Train.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 89
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 86
Total Sites: 175
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 175
No. Grilles on Sites: 175
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 100'
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 23
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Coin operated showers are available at the Appalachian Mountain
Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center located 5 minutes south of
campground on State Rt. 16.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Daniel Webster Scout Trail (foot) - 4.1 miles
Provides access to the Great Gulf Wilderness and its
network of trails.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hancock
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lincoln
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 93, take exit 32 through Lincoln, NH 3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is composed of one loop and a single spur for tent
campers along the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. It is
shaded by a pleasant mixture of hardwood trees. The town of
Lincoln is close by and offers a cook's night out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Access roads are plowed in the winter.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 23
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 32
Total Sites: 55
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 55
No. Grilles on Sites: 55
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 59'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
There is a swimming hole and wading in the Pemigewasset River.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Pemigewasset Wilderness Trail (foot) - 9.5 miles
Provides access to a network of trails
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hastings
VISIT DATE: 08/17/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/8/2006
STATE: Maine
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Androscoggin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gilead
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Gilead, ME, take US Rt. 2 west 0.4 miles to State Rt. 113.
Turn left onto Rt. 113 and go 3.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, within walking distance of both the Wild River
and Evans Brook, is a single loop in a mixed hardwood forest. It
is convenient to Gilead and Bethel, Maine and Gorham, New
Hampshire.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 58'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Hastings/High Water Trail (foot) - 9 miles
Provides access to a network of trails
Roost Trail (foot) - 1.2 miles
Excellent trail for the whole family
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jigger Johnson
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conway
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Conway, NH, go west on State Rt. 112 for 12.5 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is located along State Rt. 112 (Scenic Kancamagus
Highway) in an established pine forest bordering the Swift River.
There is a Nature program during summer months. Explore the
nearby Russell-Colbath National Historic Place, an 1830 homestead
which is staffed during summer months. It offers a variety of
living history demonstrations.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open late May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 62
Total Sites: 74
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 74
No. Grilles on Sites: 74
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 75'
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Coin operated showers
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Passaconaway
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conway
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Conway, NH, take State Rt. 112 west for 15 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, composed of one large and one smaller loop, is
located in nice old pine and mixed hardwoods within walking
distance of the Swift River. In sites close to State Rt. 112
(the scenic Kancamagus Highway), there is some traffic noise.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 71'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Church Pond Loop Trail (foot) - 1.6 miles
Olivarin Brook Trail (foot) - 4.4 miles
Provides access to Sandwich Range's network of
trails
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Russell Pond
VISIT DATE: 08/19/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lincoln
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lincoln, NH, take State Rt. 112 west 1.1 miles to US Rt. 3.
Turn left onto Rt. 3 and go 0.7 miles to State Rt. 175. Turn
left onto Rt. 175 and go 0.4 miles to Access Rd. Turn left onto
Access Rd. and go 1.3 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left and
follow signs for 2.4 miles to campground
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, located adjacent to Russell Pond among hardwood
trees, has three loops and four spurs with limited turn around
space for large RVs. There are lots of secluded walk-in tent
sites. Russell Pond is a natural pond and very nice for
canoeing. There is an amphitheatre and nature programs.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 36
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 50
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 50
No. Grilles on Sites: 50
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 65'
Comments:
Several parking aprons are at right angles to access road; may be
difficult for some to back in RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Showers are coin operated
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Russell Pond is 40 acres.
HIKING No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sugarloaf I
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Mountain
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Mountain, NH, take US Rt. 302 east 2 miles to Zealand
Campground entrance road (Zealand Rd.). Turn right and go 0.5
miles to campground on the right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is a single loop with some camp sites located
along the Ammonoosuc River. This is a very quiet campground
located in a hardwood forest. For RVrs, table and grille located
several feet away from parking apron - not feasible to move table
to vehicle.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 80'
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Comments:
Wading in the Ammmooosuc River is possible.
HIKING No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sugarloaf II
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Mountain
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Mountain, NH, take US Rt. 302 east 2 miles to Zealand
Campground entrance road (Zealand Rd.). Turn right and go 0.6
miles to campground on the right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is an irregularly shaped single loop with some
sites located along a ridge. This is a pretty campground with
some sites having views of the Sugarloaf Mountains and Mount
Hale. The Ammonoosuc River is nearby.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 90'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING No
FISHING No
Comments:
Brook trout are available in the the nearby Ammonoosuc River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Waterville
VISIT DATE: 08/16/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Waterville Valley
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Waterville Valley, NH, take State Rt. 49 (Valley Rd) west 3.8
miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 930 ft.
The campground, composed of a single loop and one spur among a
mixture of hardwoods, is located along the Mad River. The
campground sits in a bowl formed by the surrounding Tecumseh,
Osceola, Kancamagus, Tripyramid and Sandwich Dome mountains. It
is convenient to the scenic Waterville Valley.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 15
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 9.5' X 68'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Drakes Brook Trail (foot) - 4.4 miles
Sandwich Trail (foot) - 3.9 miles
These trails form a loop.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Ledge
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/26/2008
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Saco
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Conway
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Conway, NH, take State Rt. 16 south for 6 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground has two loops in a mixed hardwood and pine forest.
It is convenient to picturesque Conway, NH and a good overnight
stop for travelers. There is a campground program every Saturday
night at the nearby Jigger Johnson campground. Traffic noise
from Rt.16 is noticeable.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-November.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 71'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Carter Ledge Trail (foot) - 3.7 miles
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wild River
VISIT DATE: 08/17/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/8/2006
STATE: Maine
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Androscoggin
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gilead
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Gilead, ME, take US Rt. 2 west 0.4 miles to State Rt. 113.
Turn left onto Rt. 113 and go 3.2 miles to Forest Rt. 12 (dirt).
Turn right onto Rt. 12 and go 5.6 miles to campground.
NOTE: The campground is physically located in New Hampshire.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
All tent sites are a short walk-in from parking lot with some
requiring access by stairs. One site has a lean-to for hikers.
The Wild River is a short distance from the campground. The
campground is ideal for hikers who want a base camp convenient to
a network of trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 2
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 60'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Basin Trail (foot) - 4.5 miles
FISHING No
Comments:
Convenient to Brook trout fishing in the nearby Wild River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wildwood
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: North Woodstock
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From North Woodstock, NH, take State Rt. 112 west 9.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, located right off State Rt. 112, has two adjacent
loops among hardwoods - a very pretty and popular campground.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the picnic pavilion
across the road in the 1930s. The Wild Ammonoosuc River runs
near the campground and attracts moose and other wildlife.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 71'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING No
FISHING No
Comments:
Brook trout are available in the nearby Wild Ammonoosuc River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Zealand
VISIT DATE: 08/18/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2004
STATE: New Hampshire
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pemigewasset/Ammonoosuc
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Mountain
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Mountain, NH, take US Rt. 302 east 2 miles to Zealand
Campground entrance road (Zealand Rd.). Turn right and proceed
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, next to the Ammonoosuc River, is composed of a
single loop among hardwood trees. The tent sites are large and
grassy. The Twin Mountain Fish and Wildlife Center has Saturday
programs during summer months. State Rt. 3 traffic noise can be
heard in the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 57'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Creek wading is possible.
HIKING No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Brook trout
