Hancock Campground
Open year-round with limited services in winter. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others are first-come, first-served. The campground is plowed for winter use.
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
Hancock Campground occupies a forested setting at the western gateway to the Kancamagus Highway, one of New England's most celebrated scenic byways. The 56 sites spread through wooded loops provide easy access to Lincoln's amenities while remaining steps away from backcountry trailheads. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center marks the start of several routes into the Pemigewasset Wilderness, including trails to Franconia Falls and the Thoreau Falls area. The campground operates year-round, though services are limited during winter months when it becomes one of the few plowed camping options in the White Mountain National Forest. Sites accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, with walk-in tent-only sites available for those seeking more seclusion. Facilities include flush toilets and potable drinking water from faucets throughout the campground.
Directions
From I-93, take Exit 32 and head east on Kancamagus Highway (Route 112). The campground is located 5 miles east of Lincoln, NH on the right side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Hancock Campground |
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