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

White Ledge Campground

White Ledge CampgroundPhoto · Petrarca / ExplorUS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
29Sites
35 ftMax rig

The place

White Ledge Campground is conveniently located off State Route 16, 5 miles south of the town of Conway, New Hampshire. It is a relatively small facility and provides easy access to town amenities and activities as well as superb scenic driving, hiking, fishing and rock climbing. 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 Campers can access numerous hiking trails, rock climbing routes, scenic overlooks and wildlife viewing locations within a short drive. Local rivers and streams offer stocked or wild trout for anglers. Nearby Jigger Johnson Campground offers educational programs on Saturday nights. The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races. The area also contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. Learn more about recreation in the national forest. Facilities Campsites are organized into two loops. The facility is well shaded, and a grassy play area is available. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for drinking water are provided. There are no showers or dump station on-site. Noise from the road may be noticeable. Natural Features The campground is tucked away in a mixed white pine and hardwood forest in the southern part of White Mountain National Forest. 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. The Kancamagus Highway is a popular scenic byway perfect for a morning or afternoon drive on a clear day. 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 sites · 29

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
MANAGEMENT SITES001management
MANAGEMENT SITES002management
MANAGEMENT SITES014management
MANAGEMENT SITES015management
MANAGEMENT SITES016management
MANAGEMENT SITES017management
MANAGEMENT SITES018management
MANAGEMENT SITES019management
MANAGEMENT SITES020management
MANAGEMENT SITES021management
MANAGEMENT SITES022management
MANAGEMENT SITESXXXmanagement35 ftyes
WHIT003standard nonelectric35 ftyes
WHIT004standard nonelectric25 ftyes
WHIT005standard nonelectric25 ftyes
WHIT006tent only nonelectric
WHIT007tent only nonelectric
WHIT008tent only nonelectric
WHIT009tent only nonelectricyes
WHIT010standard nonelectric30 ftyes
WHIT011 HOSTstandard nonelectric25 ftyes
WHIT012tent only nonelectric
WHIT013tent only nonelectric
WHIT023standard nonelectric25 ftyes
WHIT024standard nonelectric20 ftyes
WHIT025standard nonelectric30 ftyes
WHIT026standard nonelectric25 ftyes
WHIT027standard nonelectric35 ftyes
WHIT028standard nonelectric25 ftyes

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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