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Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site

Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site is located near varied terrain with forests and water bodies. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the White Mountain National Forest and the town of Lincoln, offering hiking trails and scenic views.

Description

National Forest

When camping in the backcountry - camping and fires are prohibited: Within 200 feet of trails and water bodies. Within 1/4 mile of backcountry facilities (shelters, huts). In the alpine zone - where trees are 8 feet or less. Please consult the Forest's Backcountry Camping Rules: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5363715.pdf Be certain to view the Recreation Conditions Report for the most current trail and camping information. Forest Protection Area - Know Before You Go Forest Protection Area (FPA) are potentially overused or fragile areas of the Forest where use restrictions are applied. Restrictions may include limits on camping use, use of wood or charcoal fires, and limits on party size.

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Location

Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site is located in New Hampshire

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

43.994437562525746 N
71.75025563186857 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2024

Small campsites/No amenities

Drove in on a Wednesday afternoon and drove past 4 or 5 sites, which were all occupied.

Then saw a car ahead that was backing up. Long story short, they were afraid to drive across a dry wash in their new Jeep. No place to get by. Had to back my trailer about a quarter mile, so they could get out.

Camped in a very small spot, just barely enough room for our SUV and small teardrop to get off the road.

There was only a 20 foot by 12 foot space to camp jn with no water, no dumpster, no toilet, no view of anything and lots of other campers that appear to be long term residents.

OK for an overnight stay but not a desirable camping location overall.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site by Kevin C., September 12, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2023

Car camping at elbow pond

This is an awesome spot for camping. They have a couple different spots where you can park and walk up to your site or they have sites you can pull right up next to them. Some of the camping spots have fire pits but not all. Theres a nice pond with great views and good fishing. Some of the sites are close together but there are some that are a good distance apart. The road in is pretty rough and is not recommended for sedans or lower riding cars. Overall this is a great place to camp if you’re looking for free camping spots. Also it is first come first serve

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site by Dom L., September 29, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2022

Really nice quiet spot

Really nice spot, I wouldn’t recommend trying to take a normal sedan or something down there and the sites are a little less spread out than I wanted

Sitethey aren’t numbered
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site by Nels M., October 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site by Nels M., October 23, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site does not have wifi.