Dispersed Camping in Coos County, New Hampshire
Showing 68 locations in Coos County.
Androscoggin Administrative Site
An administrative site within the White Mountain National Forest, offering direct paved access near the ranger station.
Androscoggin Depot
A paved forest service trailhead lot offering easy pull-off access alongside the scenic Androscoggin River corridor.
Androscoggin District, White Mountain National Forest
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Androscoggin River Remote Campsites
A series of remote, primitive wilderness campsites located along the scenic Androscoggin River corridor. These sites are managed by Umbagog Lake State Park and offer a secluded camping experience surrounded by dense northern forests. Ideal for canoe camping and kayaking trips along the river.
Barnes Field Campground
Located south of Gorham at the base of Mount Washington, this scenic White Mountain National Forest campground operates primarily as a group campground in summer and transitions to a first-come, first-served campground in winter. It provides flat sites with fire rings, pit toilets, and direct access to major wilderness hiking trails.
Beecher Falls Branch Hike-in Campsite
A remote hike-in camping spot located off the historic Beecher Falls Branch in northern New Hampshire.
Big Day Brewery
A welcoming, level parking area situated directly next to a local craft brewery and a popular mountain bike trailhead. This spot provides the convenience of excellent food and drink just steps away from your vehicle.
Blue Brook Tentsite
A quiet backcountry tentsite nestled along the scenic Blue Brook trail within White Mountain National Forest.
Bog Dam Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road winding through the White Mountain National Forest, offering dispersed camping pull-offs.
Camp Dodge Spur A Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Camp Dodge Spur A within the scenic White Mountain National Forest, offering forested sites on a maintained gravel road.
Camping Mont Expérience Hereford
A well-maintained, clean campground offering gravel RV sites, tent platforms, and modern amenities including hot showers.
Cedar Stump Campsites
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite situated along Carry Road offering basic amenities like vault toilets.
Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed
Cherry Mountain Road offers a popular and beautiful corridor of designated dispersed camping sites winding through the White Mountain National Forest. There are approximately 14 numbered sites spaced well apart along the gravel road, most featuring established fire rings, with some sites containing pit toilets and trail access. Larger rigs can find space in some of the wider pullouts like Site 1, but many sites have rough entrance mounds that require higher ground clearance.
Coleman State Park Campground
Quiet state park campground nestled in northern forests near a tranquil lake. Offers shaded sites, watercraft rentals, coin-operated hot showers, and laundry facilities. It serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby mountain ridges.
Connor Brook Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Connor Brook Road within the White Mountain National Forest. Offers scenic, rustic roadside pull-offs in a dense forest setting.
Deer Mountain Campground
Deer Mountain Campground is a peaceful, rustic state forest campground located near the Canadian border along the Connecticut Lakes. It offers quiet sites tucked into the forest, primarily suited for tents and smaller camper vans.
Dolly Copp Campground
Dolly Copp Campground is a historic and expansive facility located at the base of Mount Washington in the White Mountains. It offers scenic wooded and riverside sites with access to major hiking trails, fishing, and beautiful mountain backdrops.
Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion
A historic stone and timber pavilion constructed by the CCC along the Peabody River, suitable for gatherings and day-use recreation. Overnight camping is not permitted.
Dry River Wilderness Dispersed Camping
A backcountry dispersed campsite situated near the Dry River Wilderness trail system in the White Mountain National Forest.
East Side - South Pond (FR 142)
This scenic forest road offers access to dispersed camping sites and recreational opportunities near South Pond in the White Mountain National Forest.
Forest Road 8 Dispersed Camping
A well-maintained gravel road extending into the White Mountain National Forest with approximately eight dispersed roadside campsites. Sites are spacious, widely separated, and run along a nearby brook, providing an immersive forest experience. The road terminates at a locked gate.
Glen Ellis Falls Picnic Area
A paved day-use picnic area in the White Mountain National Forest, offering direct access to the beautiful Glen Ellis Falls trail. It serves as an excellent rest stop, but overnight stays are prohibited.
Gorham Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping location situated near the White Mountain National Forest.
Great Gulf Wilderness Dispersed Camping
A remote walk-in dispersed camping area located off the Osgood Trail within the Great Gulf Wilderness.
Hastings Campground
A quiet, rustic, and shaded National Forest campground situated along the shores of Evans Brook in the White Mountains. Offering around 20 basic campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, it is an excellent basecamp for hiking Mount Hastings or exploring the nearby Wild River area.
Hub North
A private glamping and campground destination offering direct trail access for outdoor recreation.
Hunter Pass Spur B
A designated Forest Service spur road offering quiet, rustic dispersed camping within the White Mountain National Forest. Perfect for self-contained vehicles looking for a peaceful wooded retreat.
Jefferson Notch Road Dispersed
Jefferson Notch Road features a scenic corridor of dispersed camping sites nestled deep within the White Mountain National Forest. Running parallel to a cascading mountain creek, this route offers various roadside turnouts equipped with primitive fire rings under a heavy tree canopy. While many pull-offs are best suited for smaller vans, the northernmost section features a large, flat clearing capable of accommodating multiple rigs or trailers.
Kilkenny Loop Road Dispersed
An established dispersed camping corridor located along Kilkenny Loop Road in White Mountain National Forest. Features multiple spacious creek-side campsites with large fire rings, situated deep in a quiet forest setting.
Maidstone State Park
A developed state park campground situated along the water, offering 65 campsites including tents and lean-tos. The park features basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, ice, and firewood, but lacks hookups and wireless internet.
McDonald's River Parking
A quiet, level overflow parking area nestled along a pleasant riverbank behind a commercial business, providing a convenient urban stopping point in the Gorham area.
Milan Area Dispersed Spot
A remote forest landing point located in northern New Hampshire near the Maine border, offering access to surrounding natural areas.
Milan Hill State Park Campground
Milan Hill State Park Campground is a peaceful hilltop retreat featuring a limited number of quiet campsites, tent platforms, and yurts. A fire tower on-site provides scenic vistas, and the park features several walking trails.
Mill Brook Road Dispersed
A scenic, peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Mill Brook Road in the White Mountain National Forest. Pull-offs are located under a mature forest canopy, providing great natural scenery.
Mollidgewock State Park Campground
A scenic state park campground situated along the river, offering around thirty campsites suitable for tents and RVs.
Moose Brook State Park
A scenic state park featuring spacious wooded campsites, clean bathhouses, and easy access to hiking and biking trails. Ideal for exploring the White Mountains and the nearby Presidential Rail Trail.
Mount Jefferson Backcountry Site
A remote backcountry site located near Mount Jefferson in the White Mountain National Forest.
Mount Washington Auto Road Parking
A scenic parking pull-off located along the steep, privately owned Mount Washington Auto Road.
Mountain Valley Campground
A private, developed campground located about four miles from Route 110 along the Upper Ammonoosuc River. Offers 20 campsites equipped with water, electricity, fire rings, and picnic tables. Amenities include portable toilets and an outdoor hot shower.
Naumann Tentsite
A designated backcountry hike-in tentsite located along the Appalachian Trail near Mount Pierce in the White Mountain National Forest.
Osgood Tentsite
A primitive backcountry walk-in tentsite located along the Appalachian Trail near the base of Mount Madison.
Percy Loop Tentsite
A remote walk-in backcountry tentsite located along the Percy Loop trail system near the Percy Peaks.
Perkins Notch Tentsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry tentsite located in the White Mountain National Forest near Perkins Notch.
Philbrook Farm Inn Van Camping
A private, quiet host location offering paid dry camping in a beautiful farm meadow with scenic mountain views. Access to various paid amenities is available.
R30 Camp Area
Basic designated camping area near Milan, New Hampshire, providing a quiet rural setting.
Rattle River Trailhead Zone
An active trailhead parking lot within White Mountain National Forest, offering convenient overnight parking and direct access to the Appalachian Trail. The lot is regularly plowed in the winter, making it accessible year-round, though visitors should expect audible highway noise from the nearby road corridor.
River Campsite R21
Primitive wilderness campsite R21 on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Accessible by water or short walk-in, featuring a fire ring and a basic toilet nearby.
River Campsite R22
Primitive wilderness campsite R22 along the river, managed by Umbagog Lake State Park. Offers a peaceful waterfront setting with basic amenities.
River Campsite R23
Primitive wilderness campsite R23 nestled along the Androscoggin River forest. Ideal for paddlers looking for a quiet overnight stop.
River Campsite R24
Wilderness campsite R24 situated along the scenic riverbanks. Features a flat area for pitching tents and a scenic mountain forest backdrop.
River Campsite R26
Remote primitive campsite R26 along the northern section of this river corridor. Offers excellent privacy under a dense tree canopy.
River Campsite R32
Secluded river campsite R32, managed by the state park remote camping system. Provides a rustic, off-grid experience next to the flowing river.
River Campsite R33
Primitive wilderness campsite R33, nestled among mature pines along the Androscoggin River bank.
River Campsite R34
Scenic river campsite R34, part of the remote campsite inventory along the river corridor. Offers a highly private wilderness retreat.
Rogers Ledge Campsite
A remote backcountry walk-in campsite located near Rogers Ledge in the White Mountain National Forest.
Shelburne War Veterans Memorial Rest Area
This roadside rest area, also known as the Shelburne War Veterans Memorial Rest Area, offers a small grassy patch, a picnic table, and a nearby stream. It is a convenient spot for a quick overnight stay, though expect persistent noise from passing highway traffic.
South Pond Road Dispersed
Forest road providing access to the scenic South Pond recreation area in White Mountain National Forest. Dispersed camping is seasonally permitted along the corridor in accordance with local forest regulations.
Timberland Campground
A private, fully developed campground located near Gorham. Features wooded sites, cozy cabins, clean restrooms, and hot coin-operated showers.
TJ's Truck Stop
A spacious, flat paved parking lot at TJ's Truck Stop in Lancaster, offering overnight parking for travelers and trucks, complete with an on-site restaurant and convenience store.
Trident Col Tentsite
A remote, primitive backcountry tentsite located along the Mahoosuc Trail in the White Mountain National Forest, offering a secluded wilderness camping experience. Suitable only for backpacking tents.
Unknown Pond Campsite
A remote walk-in backcountry campsite located near Unknown Pond in the White Mountain National Forest.
Valley Way Campsite
This primitive walk-in backcountry tentsite is located along the Valley Way Trail, offering high-altitude wilderness camping for hikers climbing Mount Madison.
White Birches Camping Park
A private, commercial camping park offering fully shaded primitive and serviced sites. The campground is older but well-maintained with hot coin showers and an on-site store open until mid-evening.
White Mountain National Forest - Stark Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the White Mountain National Forest, offering roadside pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Wild River Campground
A small, quiet developed campground located along the scenic Wild River in the White Mountain National Forest. Features 12 campsites (4 pull-in and 8 walk-to tent sites) with vault toilets and trash service, offering access to beautiful hiking trails and river fishing.
Wild River Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along Wild River Road in the White Mountain National Forest, offering roadside sites set within scenic dense forest surroundings.
York Pond Spur Y Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along York Pond Spur Y in White Mountain National Forest. Quiet wooded sites sit near a river and York Pond, offering convenient access to hiking trails and recreation areas.