Wild River Campground

Closed — Closed due to storm damage to Wild River Road. The campground typically operates mid-May through mid-October when road access is available. Route 113 and Wild River Road are gated closed during winter.

About

Wild River Campground sits deep in the White Mountain National Forest along the Wild River, offering a true backcountry camping experience. Located 5 miles down the gravel Wild River Road off Route 113, this remote campground serves as a gateway to the Wild River Wilderness and extensive trail system. The campground's isolated location provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by dense forest and mountain terrain. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis without advance reservations. Each site costs $24 per night, with an additional $6 fee for extra vehicles when space permits. Campers must bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available on site. Vault toilets are provided. The Wild River offers fishing opportunities, while the Wild River Trail provides an easy-grade walk into the wilderness area. Access requires traveling down Wild River Road, a gravel forest road that is gated closed during winter months. Route 113 provides the main access, located 3 miles south of Route 2 in Gilead, Maine. The remote location and unpaved access road make this campground ideal for those seeking solitude and a primitive camping experience in the White Mountains.

Directions

Located 5 miles down Wild River Road (NFSR 12) off Route 113, 3 miles south of Route 2 in Gilead, Maine. Wild River Road is gravel and gated closed during winter months.

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