Campton Campground

Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. It is convenient to U.S. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine. The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers, and many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August. Anglers can cast a line for brook trout, pickerel, brown bullhead and yellow perch in the pond and river. No power boats are permitted on the pond. This is a large facility with many types of campsites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences, and despite its size the sites are spaced well apart. Restrooms, drinking water and hot showers (coin-operated) are provided. Sites 33-58 are near the flush toilets. The campground lies amidst a beautiful thick forest of white pine and northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade, with the 30-acre Campton Pond and Mad River close by. The White Mountains are home to moose, white-tailed deer and black bear, and almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush. Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns. The region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas and contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail.