Dry River Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 22, 2026 for the peak season running through October 11, 2026. Reservations open 11 months in advance.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:33AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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 rest of tonight 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 in the heart of Crawford Notch State Park, Dry River Campground provides a peaceful woodland camping experience in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The campground features 36 sites with a variety of options including tent-only sites, standard sites that can accommodate RVs, pop-up/tent sites, and lean-to shelters. Sites are back-in only with varying driveway lengths from 10 to 40 feet depending on site type. The campground offers flush toilets and hot showers, fire rings at each site, and picnic tables. Drinking water is available throughout the campground. The setting provides easy access to hiking trails and scenic views within Crawford Notch State Park. Cell service is limited to non-existent depending on provider. Dry River Campground operates seasonally and accepts reservations through the New Hampshire State Parks system up to 11 months in advance. Sites are available for 2 adults and up to 4 dependent children under 18, with additional guests for an extra fee. The campground is pet-friendly with pets allowed on leash throughout the camping area and trails.
Directions
From I-93: Exit 36 onto Route 3 North. Follow Route 3 to Route 302 east. Follow signs to Crawford Notch State Park. From I-95: Take Route 16 north to Route 302 west. On Route 302 follow signs to Crawford Notch State Park.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 374-2272 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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