Campground Camping

Campground Reservations

Visitors who wish to make a reservation for a campground on the White Mountain National Forest must reserve their site(s) on Recreation.gov.

White Mountain National Forest campgrounds are operated by VISTA Recreation, TM under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service.  Check out their website for more information: Locations in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire | Vista Recreation (vista-rec.com).

Please note the following:

  • All reservations must be arranged on Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777, the National Recreation Reservation Service.
  • Reservations can not be made by calling the forest.
  • First-come, first-served campgrounds are truly first-come, first-served.  The forest does not manage a site availability list.
  • All reservations require a minimum of 4-day advance reservation.  Less than 4 days?  Availability is based on first-come, first-served sites where available.
  • Campground maps and information: Developed Campground booklet.

Campgrounds Open in Winter?

A couple of our campgrounds are open year-round.  These are plowed for access, but do not have the services available in the summer.

Barnes Field, Gorham, NH

Hancock, Lincoln, NH

Campground Camping Areas

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

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Be Bear Aware

Exterior image of Black Mountain cabin

Black Mountain Cabin

Exterior image of Doublehead cabin

Doublehead cabin

Exterior image of Radeke cabin

Radeke cabin