Barnes Field Campground in NH -- Campground & RV Camping

Set on a early 1900s clearing at the base of 6,288-foot Mount Washington, Barnes Field Campground lies six miles south of Gorham within White Mountain National Forest. Framed by mixed hardwoods, spruce, and pine, the facility sits along the Peabody River and Culhane Brook. It consists of a single loop offering large, open group sites for both tents and RVs, supported by drinking water and restrooms. Open year-round for primitive winter camping, the site serves as a trail hub with direct access to the Daniel Webster Scout Trail leading into the Great Gulf Wilderness.

Getting there: From Gorham, New Hampshire: Take Highway 16 south for approximately 5 miles to Dolly Copp Road. Turn right and travel approximately 1 mile to the campground. Follow signs. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Take Highway 302 to Glen. Turn right onto State Route 16 north and follow for about 22 miles. Turn left onto Dolly Copp Road and travel approximately 1 mile to the campground. Follow signs.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, an 11-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Howker Ridge stands 3,755 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.
• Peabody River runs 0.3 mi off.
• A group campground.

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