Barnes Field Campground
Open — Open year-round. Operates as a reservable group campground mid-May through mid-October. Available first-come, first-served for winter camping October through May at $18 per vehicle per day.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 8:33PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the power outage threat to continue through the night hours into Tuesday morning in areas that have significant ice remaining on trees. Power outage threat will remain elevated in these areas as cold air and the gusty winds cause ice loaded branches to snap.
About
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire, at the base of 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, Barnes Field Campground provides a scenic and private space for organizations, families and groups to gather in the White Mountain National Forest. This historic campground is situated in a mixed hardwood, spruce and pine forest near the Peabody River and Culhane Brook. During the peak season from mid-May to mid-October, Barnes Field operates as a group campground with reservations available through Recreation.gov. The facility can accommodate groups of 1-50 people with tiered pricing based on group size. In the off-season from October through May, it transforms into one of the few campgrounds in the area that remains open for winter camping, operating on a first-come, first-served self-service basis at $18 per vehicle per day. The campground serves as a hub for hiking into the Presidential and Carter-Moriah Ranges. The Daniel Webster Scout Trail, which departs from the adjacent Dolly Copp Campground, provides access to the Great Gulf Wilderness on the northeast side of Mount Washington. Anglers can fish for brook trout in the nearby creek and river. Winter brings opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice climbing. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest is home to moose, white-tailed deer, black bears, and nearly 200 species of birds.
Directions
From Gorham, New Hampshire: Take Highway 16 south for approximately 6.5 miles to Dolly Copp Road. Turn right and travel approximately 0.75 miles to the campground. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Take Highway 302 to Glen, turn right onto State Route 16 north and follow for about 22 miles, then turn left onto Dolly Copp Road and travel approximately 0.75 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 - $94 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 466-2713 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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