Lafayette Place Campground

About

Lafayette Place Campground is the camping and hiking hub of Franconia Notch State Park, nestled within the dramatic glacially-carved notch in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The campground provides 97 wooded sites spread across several loops, including tent-only sites, pop-up/tent sites, standard sites, and four platform tent sites. Every site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur, with comfort stations offering flush toilets and coin-operated showers. The campground operates from late May through mid-October with full staffing and facilities. Of the 97 sites, 88 are reservable through ReserveAmerica, one is reserved for youth groups, and seven are held for first-come-first-served campers. Winter camping is technically possible but comes with closed comfort stations, no water service, and potential gate closures. This location is ideal for hikers targeting the Franconia Ridge traverse, Mount Lafayette, and other high peaks, with trailheads accessible directly from the campground. The park also offers the Flume Gorge, Echo Lake, and the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway nearby. Cell service is limited to nonexistent; a pay phone with 911 capability is located at the visitor center. Firewood must be purchased on-site to prevent invasive pest spread.

Directions

Located on Interstate 93 within Franconia Notch State Park. The campground entrance is accessible from both northbound and southbound I-93 in the Franconia Notch Parkway section.