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Campton Campground

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

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As of October 2026, Campton Campground is a campground in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire with 26 campsites. Campton Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Campton Campground is located at 43.8733° N, 71.6267° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Campton Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

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

Published by Recreation.gov for Campton Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Campton Campground

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Standard 21
Tent 5
Accessible 8

What an RV fits

20 ft3 sites
30 ft12 sites
50 ft6 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

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

Every site is in the HARD loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
033	Standard	8	30 ft	-
034	Standard	8	50 ft	-
035	Standard	8	30 ft	-
036	Standard	8	20 ft	Accessible
037	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
038	Tent	8	-	Accessible
039	Tent	8	-	-
040	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
041	Standard	8	50 ft	Accessible
042	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
043	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
044	Tent	8	-	-
045	Standard	8	30 ft	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
046	Tent	8	-	-
047	Standard	8	50 ft	-
048	Tent	8	-	-
049	Standard	8	20 ft	-
050	Standard	8	30 ft	-
051	Standard	8	50 ft	-
052	Standard	8	30 ft	-
053	Standard	8	30 ft	-
054	Standard	8	50 ft	Accessible
055	Standard	8	50 ft	-
056	Standard	8	30 ft	-
057	Standard	8	20 ft	-
058	Standard	8	30 ft	-

About Campton Campground

Overview

Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. It is convenient to U.S. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston.

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

The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive of the campground. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August.

Anglers can cast a line for brook trout, pickerel, brown bullhead and yellow perch in the pond and river. No power boats are permitted on the pond.

Facilities

This is a large facility with many types of campsites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Despite its size, campsites are spaced well-apart. Restrooms, drinking water and hot showers (coin-operated) are provided.

Sites 33-58 are near the flush toilets.

Natural Features

The campground lies amidst a beautiful thick forest of white pine and northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade. The 30-acre Campton Pond and Mad River are close by.

The White Mountains are 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 forest.

Nearby Attractions

Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns.

The White Mountains region 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.

The area also contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Campton Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Campton 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 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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Campton Campground FAQ

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

Campton Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 26 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Campton 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 Campton Campground have?

Campton Campground has 26 campsites.