Waterville Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates mid-May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 8:33PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * 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 night hours 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
Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers exploring the southern White Mountains and the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness. Located in the heart of Waterville Valley within White Mountain National Forest, this 27-site campground sits in a thick forest of northern hardwood trees adjacent to the Mad River and surrounded by mountains. The campground offers a mix of standard and tent-only sites arranged around a single loop, providing basic amenities including restrooms and drinking water. Hikers can easily access the Drakes Brook Trail (4.4 miles) and Sandwich Trail (3.9 miles), which form a loop beginning and ending near the campground. The Mad River offers brook trout fishing, while the nearby Winnipesaukee River provides a 2.1-mile section of Class I-II whitewater for kayaking. The national forest is home to moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, and almost 200 species of birds including the rare Bicknell's Thrush. Waterville Valley Resort is nearby, offering additional recreation including summer concerts, a swimming area, golf course, mountain bike rentals, and the Gunstock ski resort.
Directions
From Interstate 93, take exit 28 onto Highway 49 east toward Waterville Valley and go 10 miles. Turn left onto Tripoli Road opposite the Waterville Valley Ski Area sign. The campground is 0.25 miles on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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