Waterville Campground
Photo · PRO-SPORT, INC.The place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 29
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGEMENT SITES | H1 | management | — | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | XXX | management | 30 ft | — | yes |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | XXX2 | management | — | — | |
| MANAGEMENT SITES | XXX3 | management | — | — | |
| WATE | 002 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 003 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 004 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 005 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 008 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 009 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 010 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 011 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| WATE | 012 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 013 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 014 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 016 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 017 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 018 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 019 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 020 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| WATE | 021 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 022 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| WATE | 023 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| WATE | 024 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 025 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | yes |
| WATE | 026 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| WATE | 027 | tent only nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
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.govWho runs it
Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
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This campground sits in NH-02. This member’s public-lands record →