Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next White Mountain National Forest adventure.
Find a variety of hiking trails, camping experiences, and scenic views in this New England forest.
Spanning over 800,000 acres of New England's most beautiful scenery, White Mountain National Forest is a rugged playground for hikers, backpackers, and sightseers. The forest is home to Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern U.S., one that’s also known for its wild and unpredictable weather. Visitors can drive, take the cog railway, or hike to the top of Mount Washington for views stretching all the way to Maine and the Atlantic Ocean on a clear day. Whether you’re looking for an RV park with full hookups and camping cabins, a quiet wooded tent site in the national forest, or a secluded backcountry site miles away from others, campers will find plenty of camping areas in and around White Mountain National Forest.
New Hampshire's White Mountains are a year-round destination for both summer and winter sports. July and August are the most popular months for camping, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Fall is the busiest month for sightseers looking to enjoy the changing colors. Fall colors are best from the end of September through early October. Some White Mountain National Forest campgrounds are open year-round, including the Hancock Campground. These campgrounds are plowed in winter but do not have any of the services found in summer.