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Big Rock
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Hampshire · White Mountain National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | White Mountain National Forest |
| Location | New Hampshire · White Mountain National Forest · 44.04868, -71.56100 · Map |
| Sites | 27 public sites counted from the federal listing — 16 walk to; 9 standard nonelectric; 2 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 27 sites Water hookups at 0 of 27 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 27 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 27 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 5 sites · 35 ft: 5 sites · 40 ft: 5 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 28 sites, as reported |
| Phone | WMNF (603) 536-6100 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-03.
From the official listing
Overview Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations.
Recreation A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving.
Facilities Vault toilets.
Natural Features The name “Big Rock” was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970. Nearby Attractions 1. East Branch Pemigewasset River
2. Upper Lady’s Bath
3. Kancamagus Highway
4. Otter Rocks
5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area
6. Franconia Falls
7. Black Pond
8. The Flume
9. Indian Head
10. The Basin
11. Franconia Notch
12. Cannon Mountain Tram
13. Lost River Road
14. Kinsman Notch
Directions, from the listing
The campground is conveniently located off Exit 32 (the scenic Kancamagus Highway) from Interstate 93.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · New HampshireFSU.S. Forest ServiceRussell Pond Campground
5 mi straight-line · New HampshireFSU.S. Forest ServiceOsceola Vista Campground
6 mi straight-line · New HampshireFSU.S. Forest ServiceWaterville Campground
8 mi straight-line · New HampshireFSU.S. Forest ServiceRadeke Cabin
10 mi straight-line · CONWAY New Hampshire
Trip Card — Big Rock
New Hampshire · White Mountain National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Hampshire · White Mountain National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 27 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/239417 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.