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Best Dispersed Camping near Otisfield, ME

36 Reviews

The White Mountain National Forest offers several dispersed camping areas near Otisfield, Maine. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road provides eight primitive sites on a dead-end dirt road. Sites are well-spaced for privacy with established fire rings but no other amenities. The uppermost site features a stream, while others are surrounded by trees. Little Larry Road has an uphill grade but remains accessible for standard vehicles.

Town Hall Road in nearby New Hampshire provides another dispersed camping option. Located off Route 302, campers follow Town Hall Road past residential areas until reaching White Mountain National Forest land. Multiple pull-offs accommodate tents and smaller vehicles, with some sites offering river access. According to one visitor, "Sites are well spread out so it felt pretty private." The dirt road is generally navigable though narrow in places. No facilities are available, and cell service is non-existent throughout the area. Most sites feature basic rock fire rings. Visitors should pack out all trash and prepare for heavily wooded conditions that limit solar charging opportunities.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Otisfield, Maine (6)

    1. Town Hall Road Dispersed

    19 Reviews
    Chatham, NH
    27 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
    28 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. Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    9 Reviews
    Deerfield, NH
    49 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Sufficient amount of platform, water source, bear proof Joe box, pivy and springs all at one spot"

    "Despite being so remote, one of the busiest back country camps in the Whites. Has a nice shelter, spring, privy, platforms, some sites have somewhat of a view of far away mountain tops."

    4. Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    2 Reviews
    Gorham, NH
    36 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."

    5. Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed

    4 Reviews
    Bretton Woods, NH
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 466-2713

    "This site is about 90 yards from the fire tower trailhead. Site #9 goes back about 70 to 80 feet back off the road."

    "We stayed on site #5 because it was flat, sunny, grassy and had a little brook. Had some passing by traffic but each site is far apart from each other."

    6. CherryMountain Rd Dispersed Pull Off

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    Bretton Woods, NH
    47 miles
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  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed

    Super quiet and lots of privacy

    Came into the area after 7 PM on a Tuesday and found several open sites. We stayed one night in campsite 9. This site is about 90 yards from the fire tower trailhead.

    Site #9 goes back about 70 to 80 feet back off the road. There appears to have been a longer site, but the Forest Service placed boulders blacking vehicles from going further. Just past the boulders is a large fire circle with room for 6 to 8 campers to sit around the fire.

    We were able to collect sunlight onto our solar panel from the site.

    The camp site are all disbursed enough that we did not hear any other camping sounds at all. It was so quiet I could hear the sound of crow wings flapping as they flew by.

    We enjoyed a spectacular view of the Blood Super Moon from the campsite. Overall the site was open to the sky nea3 the road yet protected from the wind.

    The only downside was the lack of any other amenities. As far as disbursed camping in the national forest, this place is not a decent unpaved road and our campsite was only about 3 miles from the highway.

  • Raj T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Gayut Tentsite

    Sufficient amount of platform, water source, bear proof Joe box, pivy and springs all at one spot

  • 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.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed

    Smaller car and tent sites

    Stopped by on the Cohos Trail. Great location with access to the Cherry Mountain trail, and back down to Ammonoosuc Falls back down near Rt. 302.

    There are a string of tent sites on either side of the road with some right up to the intersection with Cherry Mountain trail.

    A few were small and could just fit a tent and a car, where some offered more space. Some offered a bit of privacy into the woods while most were right along the road.

    There are no facilities here, and most sites showed some significant signs of use. 

    There were plenty of sites available on the weekend in October.

  • 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 7, 2024

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Has all you need, but busy

    Despite being so remote, one of the busiest back country camps in the Whites.

    Has a nice shelter, spring, privy, platforms, some sites have somewhat of a view of far away mountain tops.

    No space for non-free standing tents. Quite a hike dropping down from the main trail to the campsite, 15-20 min straight up to hike out in the morning

  • L
    May. 30, 2019

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Amazing Views

    Step walk in and out though most of the tent plat forms have amazing views. I have stayed here twice and had great experiences. A outhouse is located at this tent site as well as pump-able water, bear boxes and a shelter. Great place to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite.

  • 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.

Guide to Otisfield

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Otisfield, Maine, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles, from serene river sites to secluded forest retreats.

Top Activities While Free Camping Near Otisfield

Dispersed Campers Should Check Out Cherry Mountain Road

  • For those seeking privacy, Cherry Mountain Road Dispersed offers a quiet retreat with ample space between sites, allowing for a more intimate camping experience.
  • This area is perfect for stargazing, as the sites are open to the sky and away from city lights, providing a stunning view of the night sky.
  • Campers can enjoy the tranquility of the forest while being just a short distance from hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and adventure.

Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Otisfield, Maine

  • Arrive early to secure a good spot, especially at popular locations like Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping, which can fill up quickly due to its well-reviewed amenities.
  • Be prepared for a lack of facilities; many dispersed sites, such as CherryMountain Rd Dispersed Pull Off, do not offer water or restrooms, so plan accordingly.
  • Respect the natural environment by following Leave No Trace principles, ensuring that these beautiful areas remain pristine for future campers.

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