Dispersed Camping in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Showing 45 locations in Carroll County.
Bartlett Equipment Depot - FR 616
Dispersed camping access along a White Mountain National Forest service road near the historic Bartlett Equipment Depot. The site features gravel parking areas surrounded by lush forest.
Black Mountain Cabin
A historic, highly rustic backcountry cabin originally built in the 1930s. Accessible via a scenic hike or ski up the Black Mountain Ski Trail, this remote shelter requires campers to carry in all equipment, water, and supplies.
Blackberry Crossing Campground
A historic developed campground located in the White Mountain National Forest, occupying a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp from the 1930s. It features wooded sites with picnic tables and fire rings, centered around a loop. Basic amenities include pit toilets and well-pump drinking water. While the location provides convenient access to hiking and scenic points, some road noise can be heard on the outer sites closest to Passaconaway Road.
Camp Rich Tentsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry tentsite located near the summit of Mount Passaconaway in the White Mountain National Forest.
Covered Bridge Campground
Covered Bridge Campground is situated in a dense forest along Passaconaway Road, parallel to the scenic Swift River. It offers level, wooded campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Larger RVs and trailers must bypass the historic covered bridge entrance due to strict low-clearance and weight limits, accessing instead via Passaconaway Road from the north.
Doublehead Backcountry Cabin
Rustic historic backcountry cabin built in the 1930s, accessible only via a steep 1.8-mile hike with 1,500 feet of elevation gain. Features 8 wooden bunks, a wood stove, and a composting toilet. No electricity or water.
Downes Brook East Trailhead
Parking area and trailhead access for the Downes Brook and Mt. Hedgehog trails, located off the Kancamagus Highway. Overnight parking is restricted to active trail users or cabin guests.
Dry River Campground
A well-maintained state park campground with wooded, spacious sites located in Crawford Notch. Amenities include hot showers, laundry, and easy access to local hiking trails.
East Branch Saco River Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor along the East Branch of the Saco River offers designated dispersed campsites nestled in the White Mountain National Forest.
Fourth Iron Campground
A walk-in, primitive campground located in the White Mountain National Forest near the Sawyer River.
Green Meadow Camping Area
A private, family-oriented developed campground in North Conway offering various site types from rustic tent areas to full-hookup RV sites. The property features a swimming pool, modern bathhouses, and convenient access to town services.
Green Tops Campground
A traditional developed campground located along Basin Road in Wolfeboro.
Heron Cove Campsite
A waterfront walk-in campsite situated on Squam Lake, perfect for paddlers and backpackers.
Jigger Johnson Campground
Jigger Johnson Campground is a large, popular Forest Service campground situated in the scenic White Mountain National Forest along the Swift River. It features 75 first-come, first-served campsites with modern amenities including flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers. The site offers convenient access to the historic Russell-Colbath homestead and nearby hiking trails. Heavily wooded sites offer decent separation, though it remains a busy location during peak season. All loops and parking spurs are paved. This campground is closed seasonally outside the summer/early autumn months.
Marshall Conservation Area Trailhead
A quiet gravel parking lot serving the Marshall Conservation Area trail system, located just outside of Conway. The site features a portable toilet and direct access to mountain biking and hiking trails. Conway has strict town-wide overnight parking restrictions, making this conservation trailhead a sensitive, low-profile option primarily suited for smaller vans and truck campers.
Meserve Brook Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping area located along Meserve Brook Road within the White Mountain National Forest. Wooded, rustic pull-offs offer quiet spots close to local hiking trails.
Moat Mountain Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor located along Moat Mountain Road within White Mountain National Forest. The route offers roadside pull-offs tucked into dense northern hardwood forests, offering close proximity to various hiking trailheads.
Passaconaway Campground
Located along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, this heavily wooded campground offers a rustic camping experience in the White Mountain National Forest. The site provides standard camping loops adjacent to Downes Brook and Swift River.
Piper Trailhead Access Road
Access road and parking area near the Piper Trailhead in the White Mountain National Forest. Primarily used for hiking access to Mount Chocorua.
Radeke Cabin
A historic, rustic USFS rental cabin situated along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway that accommodates up to ten guests. Note that guests must reserve in advance and bring their own gear, water, and firewood.
Rocky Branch Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Rocky Branch Road within the White Mountain National Forest, offering wooded sites.
Rocky Gorge Day Use Area
A paved day-use area and scenic overlook located on the Kancamagus Highway in White Mountain National Forest, offering picturesque views of the Swift River and Rocky Gorge.
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Sandwich Notch Road Dispersed Area
A series of primitive campsites nestled along the scenic Sandwich Notch Road corridor within the White Mountain National Forest, providing proximity to local hiking trails and waterfalls.
Sandwich Notch Site #1
Primitive campsite along the Sandwich Notch Road corridor.
Sandwich Notch Site #2
Secluded primitive campsite along Sandwich Notch Road.
Sandwich Notch Site #3
Primitive roadside campsite located further along Sandwich Notch Road.
Sawyer Pond Shelter and Tentsites
Backcountry shelter and walk-in tent sites located near Sawyer Pond in the White Mountain National Forest, accessible exclusively via hiking trails.
Sawyer Pond Trailhead
A trailhead parking area within the White Mountain National Forest, providing access to the Sawyer Pond Trail. Overnight stays are permitted seasonally for self-contained rigs, offering a quiet forest setting.
Sawyer River Road Dispersed Camping (FR 34)
Scenic forest road corridor offering designated dispersed camping sites in White Mountain National Forest. Campers must use the numbered, established sites, which feature metal fire rings.
Slippery Brook Road Dispersed (FR 38)
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 38) within the White Mountain National Forest.
Slippery Brook Road Dispersed Area (FR 17)
A quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and Forest Road 38 in the White Mountain National Forest. The gravel road offers multiple pull-offs, with some campsites nestled near the Saco River. Space ranges from small tent-friendly clearings to larger turnarounds suitable for vans and mid-sized rigs.
Slippery Brook Road Upper Dispersed
Quiet, flat dispersed campsites located along the upper section of Slippery Brook Road (FR 38). Offers stone fire rings and a dense, peaceful forest canopy.
Spring Brook Dispersed Camping (FR 205)
Dispersed camping corridor along Spring Brook Road in the White Mountain National Forest, providing remote campsites nestled in a scenic forest environment.
Squam Lakes Association - Wister Woods & Heron Cove
A scenic group of remote, walk-in and boat-in backcountry campsites situated along the dense forest shorelines of Squam Lake. These primitive sites are managed by the Squam Lakes Association and offer a quiet natural retreat under a canopy of pines.
Stagecoach Falls
Stagecoach Falls offers private reservation-based sites along the Bearcamp River, featuring options with hookups as well as dry camping areas.
Tamworth Campground
A developed, scenic campground situated along the Swift River in Tamworth. Features utility hookups at select sites.
Upper Haystack Loop Dispersed
Rustic forest road offering dispersed camping opportunities within White Mountain National Forest, surrounded by scenic pine woods.
White Ledge Campground
A small, forested USFS campground located along State Route 16. It offers well-shaded, nicely separated campsites and serves as a convenient gateway for exploring hiking trails and local rock climbing spots in the White Mountain National Forest.
White Ledge Forest Road
A scenic forest service road corridor located within the White Mountain National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options near North Conway.
Wilkinson Swamp Road - Pine River State Forest
Situated at the edge of Pine River State Forest, this quiet pull-off offers primitive camping options. While the parking space directly at the gate is limited, campers can find quiet spots just past the gate boundary on state forest land. The surrounding pine woods provide a peaceful setting.
Wister #1 Campsite
This is a primitive, hike-in or boat-in backcountry campsite located along the shores of Squam Lake.
Wister #2 Campsite
A secluded walk-in campsite offering a rustic overnight option within the forest conservation area.
Wister #3 Campsite
This forest-shaded backcountry campsite provides a quiet retreat near Squam Lake.
Wister #4 Campsite
A peaceful walk-in campsite nestled in dense woods near the shore of Heron Cove.