Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park

Stayed here overnight before day hiking at the nearby falls. Seemed a little expensive for what it was, but mostly tranquil. A few trees separate sites. Friendly staff made a point to find me a level site. Nice bathhouse including outdoor kitchen washing area. Connects to trail network.

Very nice campground. Plenty of space for 2 vehicles in campsite. Sites are spacious and and shaded. Flush toilets well stocked and clean. Showers available at camp store. Very nice and helpful staff. Surprising that campground does not allow pets. The campground is close to main road and was noisy at night. Visitor center and Flume Trail are nearby.

We were there June 26-30, 2024 for a Hiker Trailer Campout. We had 17 trailers and 30 people. Lafayette Place was the perfect place for an event like that. The water points and restrooms were placed well throughout the campground. The quarter operated showers were nice and hot and very good pressure and flow. Our campsite (79) was a bit uphill from the road, but easily negotiable. As others have noted, there is a bit of noise from Rt. 93.

Lafayette Place is a beautiful campground. Restrooms are clean and the camp store is well stocked. Helpful staff.

Friendly staff and good facilities. A little bit less privacy compared to other campsites in the area.

My first time in camping in New Hampshire, the whole area is spectacular and I felt lucky to find a spot in this campground next to the stream. There was a microburst over the campground the night I was there but the water drained down into the stream so I was not sleeping in a puddle. My site was in the row closest to the road where there was truck noise for much of the night. I recommend getting a site as far away from the road as possible.

Beautiful Campground near a stream. Has a nice store and giftshop, lots of spots for water fill up and two bathhouses so you're always close to one. Also close to tons of activities near White Mountains National Forest.

Great location, sites, and amenities. Only down side is you can hear big rigs exhaust braking all night long

It's a nice camp ground, but its a little more of resort camping than I normally go for. Don't get me wrong! It's beautiful! But i probably would try somewhere else next time. Plus side, it's near to a lot of attractions! Covered bridges, waters falls! Thats what makes this place worth it

If you’re planning on hiking the notch or the ridge loop, this is about as good as it gets for a jumping off point. Beware the Leaf peeping crowds in the fall. Standard amenities, playground and paved paths, good for families or small groups.

Right in the middle of Franconia notch; you can get to many trails from here; and there's a bike path that's paved, so is good for kids as well

This campground is the perfect location for those wanting to explore the Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire. The bathrooms and showers were clean and the staff very helpful and friendly. I would like to point out that one of the park’s trails (Lonesome Lake Trail) cuts through this campground, so when making reservations to camp here you will want to avoid campsites near this trail. In some cases, the trail was within 3 feet of certain campsites and it is a somewhat active trail. We loved our stay and hiked both the Flume and the Basin trails.

The campground was very clean. It had full bathrooms with showers and even a washer. The sites were kept clean. A store is located at the front. The trail head is right next to the campsite for easy access.

I did a loop hike in this park and stayed at several of the backcountry sites with friends a few years ago. There are so many amazing peaks an the views are incredible it is well worth the challenge of the hike. The important thing is to make sure to plan in advance since the terrain is challenging and some of the trails can be confusing. It is worth your time to purchase a good map and plan out water fill ups as well as campsites long in advance. Also check out if you need permits and such since that is important. This area can get very cold in the winter, when we did it, so be prepared for surprise snow if you do in certain times of year.

This is one of the most beautiful hiking and camping areas and well worth checking out. I did the ridge hike while in college and stayed here with friends. It was wet and foggy so good thing we had a map but still some of the most incredible views.

Campsites are a bit close together. Quiet hours strictly enforced. Nice amenities

A huge campground with showers, camp store, RV sites, and tent sites. During the summer months there are regular nature programs through Discover the Power of the Parks. Bike trail that runs the length of the park can be accessed here, as well as trails to Lonesome Lake, Kinsmen Mountain, Canon Mountain, and the Franconia Ridge Loop which includes Mt. Lafayette.

We had site 57, near the small creek. Should have been great sleeping with the babble of the brook, but it was drowned out by the drone of trucks on the freeway. The bathrooms are heavily used and not very clean. There are some nice things to see in the park, but you do have to pay $16 to hike on the Gorge trail.

If you're looking for easy to strenuous hikes that can be accessed from one place, this is the spot! You can access at least 6 of the NH48 from this campground, numerous waterfalls, two AMC huts, and several ponds and lakes all within hiking distance.

The only downside is that it is right next to I-93 which certainly echoes. The traffic noise was a little distracting and took away from the peacefulness of being outside but again, once you get on your hike, you can't hear it at all.

I'll also say that the camp store is stocked very well and the Rangers are knowledgeable, accommodating, and pleasant!

Spent four days at Lafayette, and it was a wonderful experience. The campground was kept very clean. Bathrooms, showers, and the site upon arrival were all in phenomenal condition. The staff were very knowledgeable in the different trails around the area for hiking, and biking. Wish I had brought my kayaks as there is plenty of spots within a couple minutes to drop into the water. Book ahead though as the weekends fill up quickly. The Franconia notch trail is across the street and is a super popular hike.

cute little spot to spend the night. might have to get there early to get a campsite. it’s in the middle multiple hiking areas and also right next to the road so it’s usually crowded and/or loud with the highway. when it’s quiet though it’s amazing

Awesome hikes around here, best of the whites.

Often crowded, very busy. Perfect access to Franconia Ridge hikes. Mix of RVs and tents.

Lafayette Campground sits at the base of Mount Cannon in Franconia Notch State Park. Sadly my visit was brief and rainy, but Franconia Notch is beautiful nonetheless in all it’s gargantuan splendor! The site was on the smaller side, but shaded. Most of the sites were relatively private. The roads could get a bit confusing and maze-like, but was generally relaxing to stroll through once you get your bearings.

I came with friends in June 2017 to hike Mount Cannon. Feels good to say I did it, but the hike is definitely not for novices. It’s exhausting for a pro, which both my friends were, but I was far from that. It was a long haul up and down and took between 6-8 hours in the rain. Ended up breaking a finger and hurting my foot, but I survived. My entire body hurt for days afterwards.

Despite the bad hiking experience, I’d love to visit the grounds at least and explore more of the area. It truly is gorgeous.This time though, I’d be looking forward to a more laid back experience.

Lafayette has the WARMEST showers! The facilities are clean, the showers are huge, you can wash your dirty hiking clothes in there while you wash up. Perfect location and great amenities!

It had been on my list to hike the Franconia Ridge for years, and it did not disappoint when I finally made a point to go! There are five peaks total, however, we only did 3 - up Mt. Lincoln, across to Little Haystack, and then Mt. Lafayette with a stop at Greenleaf Hut for our descent. Lafayette, the highest peak on this trail, is over 5,000ft. It was overcast on an August day during our trip, but had no effect on enjoyment. Incredible views all around; half expecting to see a ranger, bearded dwarf, and elven archer chasing a horde of orcs (please catch my Lord of the Rings reference).