Best Dispersed Camping near Lewiston, ME

Dispersed camping near Lewiston, Maine includes two notable free camping areas in the White Mountain National Forest region. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road in Maine and Town Hall Road Dispersed in New Hampshire provide primitive camping options without facilities. These areas feature pull-off sites along forest roads where campers can set up tents or small RVs in natural settings without designated campgrounds or amenities.

Access to White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road requires navigating a dead-end dirt road with approximately eight campsites spread along the route. Town Hall Road Dispersed sites are located past residential areas on Town Hall Road, requiring campers to continue until reaching National Forest land marked by signage. Both areas have no drinking water, toilets, trash service, or hookups. Fire rings are present at most sites, though campers should check current fire restrictions. No reservations are accepted as sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

These dispersed camping areas provide natural, secluded experiences with opportunities for privacy. "The campsites are spread out so you are not on top of each other," noted one visitor to Little Larry Road, while another mentioned, "It's wonderfully relaxing and quiet." Town Hall Road sites feature riverside locations, with one camper describing it as "one of our favorite camp spots yet! Very peaceful, beautiful and quiet." Several reviewers mention wildlife viewing opportunities, including possible moose sightings near Town Hall Road. Cell service is limited or nonexistent in most locations. Both areas can fill up during peak seasons and weekends, with Town Hall Road specifically becoming busy during holiday periods. Little Larry Road's upper sites feature a brook, while many Town Hall Road sites provide direct river access.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Lewiston, Maine (2)

    1. Town Hall Road Dispersed

    18 Reviews
    Chatham, NH
    46 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
    44 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."

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Bull Brook Road: Dispersed Campsite

    White Mountain Dispersed

    We arrived pretty late on June 22 and got one of the last available spots for the night. There were a number of decently spaced out sites. We drive an e150 and had no trouble getting to the site, and we saw some other vans, along with RVs and tents. Be careful of ticks! We woke up to one in our bed and had to shake everything out. It wasnt an issue in the end but you do need to be aware of them. It was a quiet and peaceful night there otherwise, even with all the other sites full.

  • A M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2023

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Best Dispersment Sites I've experienced!!

    Great way they set up the sites! Wish more parks set up their dispersement sites like this!! Great privacy, lots of room, river for the dogs, gorgeous area!!


Guide to Lewiston

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Lewiston, Maine, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. Enjoy the freedom of choosing your own spot while taking in the stunning landscapes of the region.

Dispersed campers should check out Town Hall Road Dispersed

  • This area offers a variety of sites, some right by the water, making it a perfect choice for those who love fishing or relaxing by the river. Check it out at Town Hall Road Dispersed.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Lewiston, Maine

  • Arrive early to secure a good spot, as the sites can get busy, especially during peak seasons, particularly at Town Hall Road Dispersed.

Little Larry Road for dispersed campers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Lewiston, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Lewiston, ME is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.8-star rating from 18 reviews.