U.S. Forest Service · White Mountain National Forest · NH

Big Rock

BIG ROCK SIGNPhoto · PRO-SPORT, INC.
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
28Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations. Recreation A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving. Facilities Vault toilets. Keep reading

Natural Features The name “Big Rock” was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970. Nearby Attractions 1. East Branch Pemigewasset River 2. Upper Lady’s Bath 3. Kancamagus Highway 4. Otter Rocks 5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area 6. Franconia Falls 7. Black Pond 8. The Flume 9. Indian Head 10. The Basin 11. Franconia Notch 12. Cannon Mountain Tram 13. Lost River Road 14. Kinsman Notch

The sites · 28

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
1standard nonelectric40 ft
10walk to
11standard nonelectric40 ft
12walk to
13walk to
14standard nonelectric20 ft
15standard nonelectric20 ft
16walk to
17walk to
18walk to
19walk to
2 HOSTmanagement40 ft
20walk to
21tent only nonelectric
22tent only nonelectric
23walk to
24walk to
25walk to
26walk to
27walk to
28walk to
3standard nonelectric40 ft
4standard nonelectric40 ft
5standard nonelectric26 ft
6walk to
7standard nonelectric20 ft
8walk to
9standard nonelectric20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NH-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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