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Basin Campground

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

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As of October 2026, Basin Campground is a campground in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire with 13 campsites. Basin Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Basin Campground is located at 44.2675° N, 71.0228° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Basin Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 5 (5 sites)Oct 6 (5 sites)Oct 7 (3 sites)

5 sites open on Oct 5 at Basin Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 08:56 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Basin Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Basin Campground

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Standard 8
Tent 5
Accessible 9

What an RV fits

25 ft1 site
35 ft6 sites
40 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Basin Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BASN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
002	Tent	8	-	Accessible
006	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
009	Standard	8	25 ft	Accessible
010	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
011	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
012	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
014	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
015	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
016	Tent	8	-	-
018	Tent	8	-	-
019	Standard	8	35 ft	Accessible
020	Tent	8	-	-
021	Tent	8	-	-

About Basin Campground

Overview

Basin Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing.

The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country.

Recreation

Hikers will enjoy exploring the 4.5-mile Basin Trail, which leaves from campground, and numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails within a short drive.

Trout fishing is available in Basin Pond. The pond's calm waters are also ideal for canoeing.

The area hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Facilities

Basin Campground hosts a mix of tent-only and standard sites along a single loop near Basin Pond. Accessible restrooms and drinking water are provided. There are no showers or a dump station.

Natural Features

The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood forest a short distance from the 23-acre Basin Pond.

The national forest is home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the White Mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Fryeburg, Maine has groceries, restaurants and gas. Campers might enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

Rules and notices at Basin Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Basin Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Two pets per site

No switching sites upon arrival

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

Please Note: Site fee includes one RV with tow vehicle, tent sites include two vehicles. If space allows a third vehicle would be an additional fee paid at time of check in if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. Vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Visitors should be prepared for rugged trails and changing weather: Hike Safe

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Basin Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Basin Campground?

Basin Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 13 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Basin Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Basin Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Basin Campground have?

Basin Campground has 13 campsites.