Cold River
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-May and operates through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 1:28AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, and Southern Grafton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 10:41PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Androscoggin, Central Interior Cumberland, Central Somerset, Coastal Cumberland, Coastal Waldo, Coastal York, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Interior Waldo, Interior York, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Sagadahoc, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and New Hampshire, including the following areas, Belknap, Cheshire, Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, Interior Rockingham, Merrimack, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton, Southern Carroll, Southern Coos, Southern Grafton, Strafford, Sullivan and Western And Central Hillsborough. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
About
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. This small facility features 14 campsites nestled in a pleasant mixed hardwood and pine forest, a short distance from Evans Brook and the 23-acre Basin Pond. The campground includes a picnic pavilion and serves as an excellent base for exploring the eastern reaches of the national forest. The area offers exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. Basin Pond provides trout fishing and calm waters ideal for canoeing with non-motorized boats. The 4.5-mile Basin Trail departs from nearby Basin Campground, and numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails lie within a short drive, including routes into the Caribou Speckled Mountain Wilderness. The forest is home to diverse northern wildlife including moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, and nearly 200 species of birds. The campground operates seasonally and offers reservable sites through Recreation.gov. Sites include picnic tables and fire pits typical of established National Forest campgrounds. The remote location provides a peaceful camping experience while remaining accessible to nearby Maine towns for supplies and conveniences.
Directions
From Fryeburg, Maine, take Highway 113 north 15 miles to the campground at the southern end of Evans Notch.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 447-2166 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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