Campgrounds in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 29 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 1 free camping spots in New Hampshire.
Of the 29 top-rated spots listed below, 24 are free and 3 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in New Hampshire
- DOLLY COPP PICNIC PAVILION — DOLLY COPP PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 8
- White Mountains - Crawford Notch — NH - Hart's Location · $25/night · Vistas 8
- DOLLY COPP — DOLLY COPP · Vistas 8
- BARNES FIELD CAMPGROUND — BARNES FIELD CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.8
- BASIN CAMPGROUND — BASIN CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.7
- WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND — WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.5
- White Mountains - Dolly Copp — NH - Gorham · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- Franconia Notch State Park — NH - Lincoln · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- DOUBLEHEAD CABIN — DOUBLEHEAD CABIN · Vistas 7.5
- Big Rock — Big Rock · Vistas 7.3
- CAMPTON CAMPGROUND — CAMPTON CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- SUGARLOAF 2 CAMPGROUND — SUGARLOAF 2 CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- COVERED BRIDGE — COVERED BRIDGE · Vistas 7.2
- OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND — OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- RADEKE CABIN — RADEKE CABIN · Vistas 7
- Androscoggin Ranger District — Androscoggin Ranger District · Vistas 7
- SUGARLOAF 1 CAMPGROUND — SUGARLOAF 1 CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- BLACK MOUNTAIN CABIN — BLACK MOUNTAIN CABIN · Vistas 7
- WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND — WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.7
- COLD RIVER — COLD RIVER · Vistas 6.5
- Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities — Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities · Vistas 6.5
- RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN — RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN · Vistas 6.5
- RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND — RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.5
- SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH — SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- Saco Ranger District — Saco Ranger District · Vistas 6.2
- Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area — Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- Wild River Campground — Wild River Campground · Vistas 6
- Wildwood — Wildwood · Vistas 5.8
- ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA — ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA · Vistas 5.5
Open the interactive New Hampshire camping map on Camphive to browse all 29 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
New Hampshire camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in New Hampshire?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in New Hampshire are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists New Hampshire's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in New Hampshire require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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