White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 40 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: flush toilets.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 14
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 575 ft
- Phone
- (603) 447-2166 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.26444, -71.01333 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Basin Campground 0.5 mi straight-line
- Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion 10.9 mi straight-line
- Dolly Copp 11.2 mi straight-line
- Barnes Field Campground 11.4 mi straight-line
- Covered Bridge 21.1 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Cold River Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing.
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.
Recreation
The 4.5-mile Basin Trail leaves from nearby Basin Campground. Numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails lie within a short drive, including those in the Caribou Speckled Mountain Wilderness.
Trout fishing is available in Basin Pond. The pond's calm waters are also ideal for canoeing.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
Cold River is a small facility with campsites organized around one loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided. Picnic areas are nearby. There are no showers or a dump station.
Natural Features
The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood and pine forest, a short distance from Evans Brook and the 23-acre Basin Pond.
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Gorham Ap - 12.6 mi away, station at 800 ft - 225 ft higher than the campground (575 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 6 | 3.14 |
| Feb | 30 | 7 | 2.53 |
| Mar | 39 | 16 | 2.86 |
| Apr | 52 | 29 | 3.45 |
| May | 67 | 42 | 3.61 |
| Jun | 74 | 50 | 4.22 |
| Jul | 79 | 55 | 4.21 |
| Aug | 78 | 52 | 4.02 |
| Sep | 70 | 44 | 3.52 |
| Oct | 57 | 34 | 4.92 |
| Nov | 44 | 25 | 3.52 |
| Dec | 33 | 14 | 3.27 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Sep 3, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.