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Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. It is convenient to U.S. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston.
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.
The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive of the campground. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August.
Anglers can cast a line for brook trout, pickerel, brown bullhead and yellow perch in the pond and river. No power boats are permitted on the pond.
This is a large facility with many types of campsites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Despite its size, campsites are spaced well-apart. Restrooms, drinking water and hot showers (coin-operated) are provided.
Sites 33-58 are near the flush toilets.
The campground lies amidst a beautiful thick forest of white pine and northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade. The 30-acre Campton Pond and Mad River are close by.
The White Mountains are 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.
Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns.
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](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/whitemountain/recreation) about recreation in the national forest.
From Highway 93 in central New Hampshire, take exit 28 and follow Highway 49 (Mad River Road) east for 2 miles.
Great place, last minute rented tent sites. Reasonable pricing away from the Main attractions. One of my favourite tenting parks away from the fast paced life. Peaceful and clean. Well maintained thanks too the Park attendants.
Large, spacious, woodsy sites that are well placed. Yes, you're near a road but it's not a major highway so the noise isn't awful. Yes, it's buggy but you're in a beautiful forest. We really enjoyed staying here. The hosts do a great job keeping it clean. Showers are good but take $2.50 in quarters. Only complaint is ppl not leashing their dogs, as is required pretty much everywhere in life.
Very friendly and understanding personal. Quiet hours are from 6am to 10 on, and everyone is pretty respectful of that. Nice plots too. Will come again.
This is a very good campground. I highly recommend it. The place is easy to find and close to stores. The amenities are clean and host is very friendly. Don’t listen to the bad reviews here, obviously they can’t follow basic instructions.
Avoid site 51.
There is a maintained walkway from the restrooms through site 51 so unless you like foot traffic all night choose different site; I recommend site 52. The host let me change sites with no hassle. Thumbs up to the host! Yes there is a little road noise, showers are $2.50 in quarters and they weren't selling firewood when I was there. There several good hiking/biking trails close by. Don't forget your earplugs and pocket change .
Happy camping!
