Covered Bridge

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

50Sites

35 ftMax rig

The place

Covered Bridge Campground is located in a thick forest along one of the most scenic drives in New Hampshire. This facility provides access to the heart of White Mountain National Forest and its many recreation opportunities such as hiking, biking, fishing and sightseeing. The quaint town of Conway is just 6 miles away and provides shops, restaurants and other conveniences. 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. Keep reading

Recreation The adjacent Kancamagus Highway, referred to locally as "the Kanc," is a National Scenic Byway that offers some of the best fall foliage viewing in New England. The 26.5-mile road connects the towns of Lincoln to the west and Conway to the east, and takes about one hour to drive from end to end. The cool, cascading Swift River is a great spot to wade or fish for brook trout during warm summer months. The area is extremely popular for hiking. The 3-mile Boulder Loop Trail and a 0.5-mile nature trail can be accessed near the campground. Learn more about recreation in the national forest. Facilities The facility is organized into two loops. Accessible vault restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided. No showers or dump station are available. Natural Features The campground is nestled in an old hardwood forest near the Swift River. The 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 forest. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970. Nearby Attractions The nearby towns of Conway and North Conway offer tours, shopping, restaurants and many other amenities. Within an hour drive, campers can access the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 50

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
COVE	009	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	010	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	011	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	012	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	013	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	014	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	015	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	016	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	017	tent only nonelectric	—	—
COVE	029	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
COVE	030	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	031	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	032	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
COVE	033	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
COVE	034	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	035	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	036	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	037	tent only nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	038 HOST	management	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	039	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
COVE	040	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
COVE	041	tent only nonelectric	—	—
COVE	042	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
COVE	043	tent only nonelectric	—	—
COVE	044	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
COVE	045	tent only nonelectric	—	—
COVE	046	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
COVE	047	tent only nonelectric	—	—
COVE	048	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
COVE	049	tent only nonelectric	—	—
MANAGEMENT SITES	001	management	—	—
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MANAGEMENT SITES	027	management	—	—
MANAGEMENT SITES	028	management	—	—
MANAGEMENT SITES	XXX	management	30 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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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