Fourth Iron Tent Site
Open seasonally from spring through early fall on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. $15 per night during open season; no fee during off-season. No potable water available.
Town Hall Road Camping and Fire Restrictions
Camping and campfires are restricted along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and East Branch Road (Forest Road 38), which together form a 7‑mile road system collectively known as Town Hall Road. Camping within ¼ mile of these roads is only allowed at designated campsites marked with a tent…
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
UPDATE: Lincoln Woods Trail will close beginning June 15th through November 2026 when when restoration work commences. See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information.
Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant…
About
Fourth Iron Tent Site sits at the scenic confluence of the Sawyer and Saco Rivers in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. This walk-in tent site requires carrying gear roughly a quarter-mile from the Route 302 parking area, a trade-off that helps preserve the peaceful atmosphere despite the roadside location. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. During the maintained season from spring through early fall, the fee is $15 per night. Interagency Senior and Access passes receive a 50% discount. Off-season camping is free but without services. Facilities are primitive with vault toilets available but no potable water. Campers should bring all drinking water and be prepared for self-sufficient backcountry-style camping. The riverside setting along the Saco River provides excellent access to swimming holes and fishing opportunities. The location four miles west of Bartlett makes it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding White Mountain trails and scenic drives along the Kancamagus Highway corridor.
Directions
From Bartlett, NH, head west on Route 302 for 4 miles. The campground parking area is on the south side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 447-5448 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Fourth Iron Campground | |
| WMNF Camping & Cabins |
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