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Waterville Campground

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

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As of October 2026, Waterville Campground is a campground in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire with 16 campsites. Waterville Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Waterville Campground is located at 43.9419° N, 71.5092° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Waterville 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 Waterville Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Waterville Campground

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Standard 11
Tent 5
Accessible 12

What an RV fits

30 ft11 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

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

Every site is in the WATE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
012	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
013	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
014	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
015	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
016	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
017	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
018	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
019	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
020	Tent	8	-	-
021	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
022	Tent	8	-	-
023	Tent	8	-	-
024	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
025	Tent	8	-	Accessible
026	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
027	Tent	8	-	-

About Waterville Campground

Overview

Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers who want to explore the southern White Mountains, including the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness.

The tremendous choice of local attractions and the proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities - fishing, swimming, hiking and whitewater paddling to name a few - bring campers back to Waterville again and again.

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 are drawn to the many trails in the area. Campers can easily access the Drakes Brook Trail (4.4 miles) and Sandwich Trail (3.9 miles), which form a loop that begins and ends near the campground.

Water sports include fishing and kayaking. Anglers can cast a line for brook trout in the Mad River. A bit farther away is the Winnipesaukee River, which has a great 2.1-mile category I-II section of whitewater.

Other activities such as summer concerts, a swimming area, golf course and the Gunstock ski resort are close by.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Facilities

A mix of standard and tent-only sites are well-spaced around a single loop. The facility provides the basic amenities of restrooms and drinking water. Many other amenities such as showers and laundry facilities are within a short drive.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a thick forest of northern hardwood trees, adjacent to the Mad River and surrounded by mountains.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Campers may want to take an afternoon to visit Gilford Beach, Dixon Point and Sandwich Beach, all near Waterville Campground.

The facility is also close to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers night life, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.

The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Waterville Campground

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

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

Waterville Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 16 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Waterville 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 Waterville Campground have?

Waterville Campground has 16 campsites.