Cold River Campground White Mountain National Forest New Hampshire

Cold River Overview

Cold River Campground has 16 campsites and is in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Most sites are reservable, but a few are held for first-come, first-serve campers.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (30 to 40 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Amenigties include drinking water (hand pump), vault toilets and trash collection. Firewood is also available to purchase from the camp host. Cell service is poor in the area.

Maximum 2 vehicles per site, but your camping fee only pays for one. There’s an additional fee for the 2nd vehicle.

Other nearby campgrounds are Basin and Hastings.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. There’s also a small (23 acre) pond nearby where you can cast a line or do some paddling. 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.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing