Best Dispersed Camping near Buckfield, ME

Dispersed camping areas near Buckfield, Maine include several free and primitive sites within the White Mountains National Forest region. Town Hall Road Dispersed Camping and White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road provide opportunities for campers seeking basic, no-fee accommodations. These sites are located on public forest lands where camping is permitted without developed facilities or services. Most sites offer direct access to creeks, rivers, or hiking trails, with campsites spaced far enough apart to maintain privacy.

Access roads to dispersed camping areas are typically unpaved and may require careful navigation. Town Hall Road transitions from a residential area to gravel forest road, with camping sites appearing after the National Forest sign about a mile in. Little Larry Road features approximately eight camping sites along a dead-end dirt road with varying terrain. Neither location provides drinking water, electric hookups, toilets, or trash service. Campfire regulations vary by site and season, with fires permitted at Town Hall Road and Little Larry Road sites when conditions allow. Pack out all waste and come prepared with water and necessary supplies.

The natural setting provides the primary appeal of these camping areas. Many sites offer water access, with Town Hall Road campsites situated along a creek. "Great privacy, nice sites with nearby creek and river," noted one camper about Little Larry Road. Another described the area as having "8 huge, beautiful campsites in the heavily wooded Evans Notch section of The White Mountains National Forest." Sites fill quickly during peak seasons and weekends. Some Little Larry Road campers report limited cell service at certain sites, particularly sites 4 and 5. Wildlife activity, including bears, has been reported near the uppermost sites on Little Larry Road, requiring proper food storage practices. Winter access may be limited by snow conditions and seasonal road closures.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Buckfield, Maine (3)

    1. Town Hall Road Dispersed

    19 Reviews
    Chatham, NH
    37 miles

    "My first ever dispersed camping experience. So freaking amazing and unbelievable. It was pouring rain when we came to NH so we tried to wait out the rain, but it was getting dark."

    "Awesome boondocking in New Hampshire, what a treat in the east coast! Just beautiful scenery, with trees, rivers, creeks, hiking trails with a pond- we absolutely loved our time here. "

    2. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road

    6 Reviews
    Gilead, ME
    31 miles

    "We pulled in around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there were plenty of open spots. We took a huge one. Found a fairly flat area and stayed for the night."

    "8 huge, beautiful campsites in the heavily wooded Evans Notch section of The White Mountains National Forest."

    3. Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    2 Reviews
    Gorham, NH
    38 miles

    "amazing lil spot, a pull off the wild rocky road. very private. right next to a serene view of the lake. very mild highway traffic sounds in the distance. there was another spot at the posted coordinates"

    "Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Buckfield, ME

24 Reviews of 3 Buckfield Campgrounds


  • Atlas W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    SO AMAZING!!

    My first ever dispersed camping experience. So freaking amazing and unbelievable. It was pouring rain when we came to NH so we tried to wait out the rain, but it was getting dark. We followed the directions given by previous reviews. Turn onto town hall rd. and keep going past the residential area until you get to gravel road. keep going straight until you see the national forest sign. about a mile later us when campsites started popping up. the first few were full since it was 7pm but we came across one right around where the pin is dropped for this location. the cliff wasn’t too steep here (i passed up a campsite before this one bc it seemed too steep for my liking) and pretty large. beautiful view of the water and even a path down to swim. 10/10 experience and i cant wait to go back.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Awesome Boondocking

    Awesome boondocking in New Hampshire, what a treat in the east coast! Just beautiful scenery, with trees, rivers, creeks, hiking trails with a pond- we absolutely loved our time here. 

    Town Hall Rd is a long road with many designated dispersed sites, all far apart from each other and all varying in levelness and size. We got lucky and snagged a perfect spot 2 miles in from the entrance sign- completely level (didn’t even need our leveling blocks) and big enough for our 26ft class c. Each site is different, but there were plenty that could fit a medium sized RV like ours. I wouldn’t recommend a giant 5th wheel or class A to come here looking for a spot. The road is dirt, but it’s hard packed and smooth, with a few dips and holes here and there. A little narrow but it’s manageable. The downside of a great road is the speeding cars and trucks- very annoying but thankfully there wasn’t much traffic in early October. I’d say more than half the sites were open when we stayed there mid-week. 

     No amenities here, just a rock fire pit to designate that it’s a spot. Please pack out your trash. Zero cell service in this whole area, but some messages popped through while we were hiking. weBoost did not help. Heavily wooded area, so it’s not so great for solar panels and probably not starlink either (we don’t have starlink so I can’t report on that).

  • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great location!

    We loved this spot. There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part. Sites were also a good distance from each other so it felt pretty private. We stayed two nights and at two different sites; enjoyed both. Would love to return here in the future.

  • candice J.
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Perfect spot!

    Town Hall Rd off 302 just keep going past houses until you see the National forest sign. 6-8 spots some big enough for med. camper.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Few Solar/Starlink Options

    If all we needed was a campsite with no solar or starlink, this would be 5 star review. Lots of options, great hiking in the area. But if you need solar or starlink, there’s only 1 or 2 viable spots. We were lucky to snag on one a Monday afternoon (last site before turnaround on FR38) and stayed all week.

  • Laurel P.
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    Quick Saturday Night with my pup

    amazing lil spot, a pull off the wild rocky road. very private. right next to a serene view of the lake. very mild highway traffic sounds in the distance. there was another spot at the posted coordinates for this area but someone got to it before me last night. no fires allowed here. only saw one biker and one truck full of local boys pass by in the last 16 hrs

  • Mark M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Peaceful camping

    GPS initially took me on the wrong road - make sure you stay on Town Hall Rd no matter what the GPS says.

    After getting past the resident area you'll find a bunch of different pull outs to camp at. Really peaceful and the sites are well spread out.

    There's a hiking trail up the road if you go to the very top (I think for Mirror Lake?) otherwise you won't have anything else to see that far up.

  • Alex S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Absolutely perfect!

    We followed directions exactly as listed below. It does take about 10 minutes to reach the campsites but it’s so worth it. We passed up a couple on the left as you first drive in as they were too steep. We found our spot which had some river access and it was gorgeous. It had an above and below spot which hosted our two tents. It was clean, quiet and other campers were friendly as well. I absolutely would stay here again.

  • Daniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Town Hall Rd

    The GPS will take you to Dundee Rd. These sites are actually off end of Town Hall Rd. It was very busy and most sites were taken over Memorial Day weekend.


Guide to Buckfield

Dispersed camping near Buckfield, Maine provides access to the western Maine mountains and forests without the constraints of developed campgrounds. The surrounding area features elevations ranging from 400-2,000 feet with mixed hardwood-conifer forests. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-80°F, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for overnight temperatures that can drop below freezing.

What to do

Hiking from camp: Several White Mountain National Forest trailheads are accessible from dispersed camping areas. "Highwater trail with bridge close by. Great stars. Creek runs through road near sites good for getting water to filter or washing. Trailhead at end of road," notes one White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road user.

Stargazing opportunities: Limited light pollution creates excellent night sky viewing. One camper at Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail reported "amazing lil spot, a pull off the wild rocky road. very private. right next to a serene view of the lake. very mild highway traffic sounds in the distance."

Riverside recreation: Many dispersed sites offer water access for fishing, wading, or relaxation. "We drove down the road a bit, past a few tent sites just off the road. About the fifth one or so, you pull in and the fire pit is right there. Then walk down a bit and there's a large group site with another pit. Down toward the river there was plenty of open space so we pitched there and built a fire pit," shares a camper at Town Hall Road Dispersed.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: The spacing between dispersed camping spots creates a secluded experience. "It's easy to forget there are other people camping on other sites because they're so far apart. It's wonderfully relaxing and quiet," writes a visitor to White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road.

Riverside relaxation: Water access ranks high among camper priorities. One Town Hall Road visitor shared, "We found our spot which had some river access and it was gorgeous. It had an above and below spot which hosted our two tents. It was clean, quiet and other campers were friendly as well."

Accessible solitude: Despite relatively easy access, sites maintain a remote feel. A camper at Hogan Road Pulloff noted, "Plenty of trees to hang your hammock. Enough space to put up to 3-5 tents. No fire allowed. Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning."

What you should know

Road conditions vary: Access roads can present challenges depending on your vehicle. "The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites," reports a Town Hall Road Dispersed visitor.

Navigation challenges: GPS directions may be unreliable. "GPS initially took me on the wrong road - make sure you stay on Town Hall Rd no matter what the GPS says," warns a camper.

Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly by site and carrier. A Little Larry Road camper found that "Site 4 and 5 get some cell service," while others remain disconnected.

Tips for camping with families

Weather preparedness: Pack for rapidly changing conditions. "It was a great place for Rainy Camping. We went during a pouring rain storm and our site remained relatively dry. We even enjoyed a small fire the next day," shared a Town Hall Road visitor.

Select sites strategically: Some sites offer more amenities than others. At White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road, "The sites are a great size and are surrounded by trees. The road is uphill. It is very quiet except for the occasional loud motorcycle that you might hear down on the main road."

Wildlife awareness: Bear activity has been reported at certain locations. "Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven," cautions a Little Larry Road camper.

Tips from RVers

Campsite selection for solar users: Forested sites limit solar options. "If all we needed was a campsite with no solar or starlink, this would be 5 star review. Lots of options, great hiking in the area. But if you need solar or starlink, there's only 1 or 2 viable spots," notes a Town Hall Road visitor.

Size restrictions: Most dispersed sites accommodate smaller rigs only. "There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road," explains a Town Hall Road camper.

No hookups or services: Bring all supplies, including water. "The only thing I regret not bringing with me is a table to put my camp stove on," mentioned a White Mountains Camping visitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Buckfield, ME is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.7-star rating from 19 reviews.

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