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White Mountain/Hancock Campground


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Janet Shirey

June 24, 2025

One of a small number of campgrounds open year-round in New Hampshire, & we are so grateful for it! We've tent-camped here in the dead of winter, which was an adventure. 😆 And we stayed here in Spring, also. Pit toilets are closed in the "off season" but they have port-o-potties. Bear-proof dumpsters. Met the host our last trip; they are the nicest, friendliest campground host at any state (& national) park campground we've ever stayed at, & that includes others in NH, plus PA, VA, & NC. ✌️ Sites of various sizes nicely spaced. Love it!

LUKE DUKE

June 21, 2025

Nicole was the best host I've had at Hancock in 11 years!! Thank you for making my stay absolutely awesome.!! Go to Hancock! A 1 off, off grid spot!

Devon Skerritt

June 20, 2025

Extremely accessible location. Just a few miles beyond Lincoln and Loon mountain, and immediately after you enter the White Mountains National Forest. The campsites on the south side of the highway, especially those adjacent to the Pemigewasset River, are great. It's definitely not a family campground or State Park, the bathrooms are basic, no electricity, but it's a great launching point for hiking or exploring the river. The person staffing the campgrounds was friendly and it was nice having firewood that was dry and readily available, cash only.

Paul Boucher

April 27, 2025

Campground is located only 10 minutes from several shops and stores in the nearby area. Several of the campsites are located within view of the roaring river. Relaxing noise to hear during our stay. We have plans on returning another time, as this visit was awesome. Warning that weather is not predicable, so we were rained out. No interaction with any services as we did not see or speak with anyone from the campground. Beware, this is bear-country, so plan ahead. This 'city-dweller' is not used to seeing widlife larger than a squirrel.

Robert Lamoureux

January 16, 2025

This was the best way I could celebrate the New Year. I might have been there only one night but it was a nice, quiet night. My stay was on January 1st-to 2nd and the site was near the river. There might not be a better way to sleep on a cold, crisp night than to hear a river nearby. After a very busy and hectic couple weeks, it was wonderful to relax, cook on a fire, and enjoy the woods. It was revitalizing. I enjoyed this area so much that I am going back up tomorrow!

P V

February 22, 2022

Fantastic winter camping option. Nicely plowed and maintained, and the camp attendant is super nice, too!

David Wolf

February 03, 2022

Well maintained. Great camp host!

Diana Phillips

November 27, 2021

Good campground, open year round.

Jessy Billman

November 16, 2021

We've camped here twice now in mid/late November, and we love it! The campground is quiet and clean, dog friendly, and one of the very few that's open year round. The Pemi runs right by and it's easy to find a beautiful spot to sit by the river. Campground host Byron is super nice and a great resource. Planning on coming back in the winter as well! Thank you Byron!

Jeffa Lombardi

August 18, 2021

Amazing experience. Had a great first camping experience