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Lost River Valley Campground

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This campground is closed for the season from October 22, 2024 through May 9, 2025.

Lost River Valley Campground, near North Woodstock, New Hampshire, is a charming spot that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and cozy cabins, it’s designed to provide a comfortable camping experience surrounded by nature.

The campground boasts spacious, wooded sites that offer a good amount of privacy, especially those along the river. Visitors have enjoyed the clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers, making it easy to unwind after a day of exploring. One happy camper mentioned, “We stayed on the mountain which had a great view, the ground was level and the hookups look new.”

For those who like to stay active, there are plenty of nearby attractions, including the stunning Lost River Gorge, just a short drive away. The campground also hosts fun events like bonfires and live music, adding a lively touch to your stay. As one reviewer noted, “The last few years, they’ve added a light display near the entrance at night, which makes that last trip to the bathroom before bedtime fun!”

While some campers pointed out that the playground could use some upgrades, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer retreat, Lost River Valley Campground offers a great blend of relaxation and adventure in the heart of New Hampshire’s beautiful outdoors.

Description

Surrounded on three sides by National Forest and nestled between the banks of Lost River and Walker Brook, our well-maintained and wooded sites offer the utmost in tranquility while remaining so close to many of the region’s most popular attractions. Located at the site of a turn-of-the-century lumber mill, our authentic water wheel continues to churn out history as it beckons vacationers from near and afar. Campers are welcome on a day-to-day basis, when space is available. Reservations are accepted for stays of 1 night or longer between May 1st and June 1st and after Labor Day. This does not include holidays or special events weekends. From June 2nd through Labor Day, it is a 3-night minimum; with a 3-night deposit required. Please navigate our site to learn more about all that we have to offer for your family’s next New Hampshire camping vacation. We hope that you can stay with us sometime this season!

Location

Lost River Valley Campground is located in New Hampshire

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Directions

Registered guests will see their camping packet hanging outside on the Guest Check In board. Feel free to take your packet and head to your site. If you are not yet registered, please refrain from entering the campground. Make your way to the office to speak with camp staff where they will be able to assist you.

Coordinates

44.019560582528996 N
71.74273466446103 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

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  • WiFi
    Poor
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  • AT&T
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Two stays up on Harley road sites

August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.

Site225
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 17, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2024

Really rustic feel with modern convenience

Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations

Site210
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jeffrey S., September 13, 2024
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2023

Fantastic site, friendly staff

We stayed here over the weekend and it was nice. We stayed on the mountain which had a great view, the ground was level and the hookups look new. After speaking with the new owners they informed us the had to update all the electrical, new septic, and level the sites.

This is a great family run place. On our walk our daughter found a lost “moose” who got away from the camp store. Once returned she was able to pick a prize. They also had a tinker bell walk and other activities.

We liked the mountain side so much we booked another stay.

Site221
Month of VisitJune

Michelle, thank you so much! We loved having you and hope it becomes a tradition!

Reviewed Nov. 3, 2022

Friendly staff, great stays!

We’ve stayed here many times over many years. Some stays have been in a tent, some in a one-room cabin. No matter which we choose, it’s been clean and comfortable! The bathrooms are always clean, the staff in the office and store has been friendly. 

The last few years, they’ve added a light display near the entrance at night, which make that last trip to the bathroom before bedtime fun!

We visit in September for the New Hampshire Highland Games and this year the campground organized a bonfire and Celtic music concert with a band that has stayed there many times before!

We’ll definitely be back next year!

Month of VisitSeptember
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  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jennie C., November 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jennie C., November 3, 2022

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are working hard each season to make improvements and to make our guests feel like family! We hope to see you again in 2023!

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2022

Oh no FRAUD

This is a little Mom and pop shotty run business across the street from a pond and near a creek. A staff of mostly under 16 yr oldchildren, and a useless, argumentive individual wearing a security guard uniform, the children refer to as the boss. It’s small with terrible access, unimproved roads and Non-existent staff 

After I left … because I didn’t stay, I had to come back 3 times to get refunded, for my space payment. Which finally happened 

Then they committed CREDIT CARD FRAUD by continuing to use my card and continuing to charge it after I’d left the state. 

I had to file a claim and let visa go after them 

DO NOT STAY HERE AND NEVER GIVE THEM YOUR INFORMATION

SiteDidn’t stay was not a sore for my RV, description was inaccurate
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2022

Could be better.

This campground has a lot of potential. The sites are large, wooded, and private. We had a beautiful site on the river and enjoyed our stay while exploring the white mountains. Most sites here are W/E only and after 5 days we had to use the facilities. That was the only downside to this campground. The were pretty gross and need updating.

Site12
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Scott B., July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Scott B., July 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Scott B., July 25, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Great setting

We had a brookside site #88 and being along the brook was beautiful, peaceful and reasonably private. Pros are definitely the setting!! Cons - a little petty with up charges $4 per night to park a second car and out on a main road quite far from our site. Bathrooms were ok, but not great - and showers were coin operated- .25 for six minutes- not a big deal but seems ridiculous to charge you a quarter and not have that covered by the nightly fee. Lastly, playground was pitiful. A bouncy house and an ancient jungle gym - no swings or slide. We would stay here again but have a more realistic view of the lack of amenities. It’s all about the view!

Site88
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2021

Nice campground

This is a nice campground.

Well kept sites.

Friendly staff. 

Stayed in a glamping cabin and it was clean, mouse and bug free. Super comfy.

SiteCabin 48
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2021

Very nice place

Had a great stay this summer. Fairly quiet for a large campground. Sites were very nice.

SiteWE 103 and 104
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by hunter P., September 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by hunter P., September 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by hunter P., September 14, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2021

Good for the price

Great location, lots to do with the family, close to the caves and gorge, just a bit pricey

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Justin W., August 2, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2021

River sites

Pros: Everyone was super nice & friendly! Fun events planned on the weekends I absolutely love the area! Close to many attractions campsite on the river & has water & electric hook-up....

Cons: some sites (my site) rite next to a busy road (noisy) & too close together The playground is across this busy road which I find very dangerous IMO River very shallow

Site12T
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jackie L., June 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jackie L., June 27, 2021
  • lost river gorge only 3 min drive!
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2020

Such a cute quiet camp spot!!

Loved this camp spot, would come back here again! We had a river spot with water and electric. There was a fire ring and a picnic table as well. It does fill up fast for Friday and Saturday night but we came for one night and booked it the night before for Sunday night. A lot of the campspots are cool but being by the river is so much fun. You can hear it running all night and it is so peaceful. We came mid September and I would assume that coming in the heat of the summer it would be really buggy esp by the river. It was super quiet. We could barely hear anyone and the spots were pretty separated. Would come back here again for a fall weekend!

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Tris W., September 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Tris W., September 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Tris W., September 14, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Great Location

This campground is in a fantastic location. You are close to downtown Lincoln with Cascade Park and some restaurants and the other way you have trail heads for the Appalachian Trail and many other outdoor activities.

Check out my sister’s vlog about our trip! - https://youtu.be/8PBtUwgCGt4

There was one thing that was a little deceiving about the info on the website. My sister and I were hoping to go kayaking and saw on the campground website they rented kayaks. We assumed we would be able to rent them there at the campground and use them there, as we don’t have a car that can transport kayaks. When we got there they referred us to a company down the street that would rent us kayaks and help us find water. Definitely not what we saw on the website. Also, the campsite my sister and I got was considered a “primitive” spot but the only thing that was really primitive about it was that there was no water faucet and you have to cross the main road to get to the bathrooms and showers. Overall it’s a great place, the bathrooms are clean, you can cool down in the river or in there swimming area and they did a great job keeping everything COVID safe.

Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

Cabins are perfect

Stayed for a week in July & can't wait to return next summer. Sites are close to eachother but the cabins are perfect. Loved the river and playground! Staff were awesome :)

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Stacey , August 22, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

Wooded but close to your neighbor

Nice campground located in the valley of mountains. Wooded sites but close to your neighbors. We had site 41 & unfortunately we were unable to use the fire pit due to being so close to our 19 foot camper. The owner, Lisa is really nice as we had some issues with visitors popping by unexpectedly but she was understanding. Beautiful campground to get away from it all.

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2020

Something for everyone

Open to RV’s, has clean cabins, and also quiet riverfront sites towards the back. Has amenities like a small store and little playground across the street. Also a coin operated washer/dryer which was helpful when my son got car sick on the ride! Owners are very nice and accommodating. Self check is fast and easy.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Monica S., June 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Monica S., June 9, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2019

On the river/creek, but sites are close together

Decent campground with pretty good amenities (camp store, showers, actual flushing toilets). Only disappointment was that the campsites themselves are way closer together than advertised on the pictures on the website. They also have very little trees or cover in between them, which leaves them relatively open and exposed to other sites.

Overall good experience though. We really enjoyed having the river/creek right near to our site to give us some nice white noise. We would stay there again, but might look into some other campgrounds if we had the option.

Site59
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Jacqueline H., September 13, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

Family friendly

This campground is very family friendly. It is surrounded on 2 sides by small rivers, the water flowing over the rocks is very relaxing. Sites aren’t too close together. Lots to do nearby.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Kathy T., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Kathy T., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Kathy T., August 28, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2019

Nice Area

The new owner is friendly. The location is beautiful. Limited cell service in the area. WiFi at the store only. Camp store is well supplied. Multiple shower/bathhouse/restroom buildings but the one near our site was small and not well lit. Shower stalls could to be longer to allow for dressing after shower. Shower use is $.25 for 5 or 6 minutes, which is fine because the nightly site fees are reasonable. Our site was on the river which was scenic and nice to listen to. River is rocky and shallow, not good for tubing, swimming, etc., we were also very close to the road, which was fine most nights but there was a lot of late Saturday night traffic that was noisy.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Brenda H., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Brenda H., July 14, 2019
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Brenda H., July 14, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Best experience at a campground

The staff was amazing and helpful. The sites were racked and free of rocks and sticks. Located off of a river, you couldn't even hear your neighbor.

Reviewed Mar. 22, 2019

Fantastic wooded getaway

We are -campground owners and get one or two opportunities to escape our campground during the summer for 1 or 2 nights. We always choose to go camping. We love the white mountains and often choose Lost River! We choose the furthest site out next to the river. It's great to be in nature, next to the flow of the river, enjoying a nap or a morning cup of coffee. Lost river is very popular but we escape during the week so things are less hectic, which we prefer. The owners are great and always open to swapping -campground owner stories. We recommend this place to all of our friends.

Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019

Quiet family-friendly campground

Cute little campground with many sites right on the river. My family has stayed here twice. You can't really swim much in the river, but the kids had a blast playing in it and fishing for little trout.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Michele S., January 3, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

Enjoy the river!

We have tent camped here a number of times. We no longer choose a site right next to the river as my husband finds the rushing water too loud! I don't, but we have found a few of the more private sites to out liking. We still play in the river though! It really is a beautiful location that is well maintained. My only complaint would be to update the bathrooms/showers (hence the 4 stars). They are adequate for your needs though.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Carol S., August 22, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

You’re in the woods here!

Beautiful campground! Every site is surrounded by trees, most near a creek too. Very friendly and clean facilities. Some sites are a bit cozy, but ask about sites together if camping in a group. Can’t wait to go back!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Sarah S., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Sarah S., August 17, 2018
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Sarah S., August 17, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

Very Nice

Very nice, quiet campground. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. No cell service on the south side of campground.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Dawn D., August 6, 2018
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Dawn D., August 6, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Family and Pet Perfect!

This campground was absolutely perfect! Easy to get in, out, and around to the sites. Our campsite backed up to a babbling creek that was perfect to wake up to! We brought our dog, who is not the quietest dog, and everyone was friendly, and there were other dogs barking, so we felt comfortable, but not overwhelmed by noise.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Kyhlea D., August 4, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

Beautiful campground in the White Mountains

We had a site right on the river which was perfect for relaxing in after hiking in the morning! Spacious sites, many of which are along the river. The folks working in the camper office were very friendly and had tips for area hikes. Bathrooms were lage and clean. We will definitely be staying here again!

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

clean and quiet

This is a great place for tent and smaller camper people. Some of the site have water and electric. Some just water.... most pretty far apart. Love how nice and quiet it was.

  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Pamela C., June 28, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Very nice people.

I really enjoyed camping at Lost River over Columbus Day weekend in 2016. The campground has a mix of RV and Tent sites. We had a brook-front site, which I highly recommend, we had beautiful views during our stay. Even the lowest price tent sites all have water hook-ups. Very nice not to have to lug a bucket of water around a few times a day from a distant spigot. Showers and bathroom were clean.

The view from the door of our tent was beautiful, we got to look out over the fall foliage and the brook.

We knew were we in for a late arrival coming straight from work in Massachusetts on a holiday weekend, but we called ahead and they kindly reassured us that they were in the office until 9:30pm. Very nice and friendly folks in the office.

They also have cabins, it appeared that they were updating many of them, many were already updated during our stay. They have seasonal and "rustic" sites as well, slightly separated from the main campground.

Lots of shopping and restaurants available in nearby North Woodstock and Lincoln. If hiking and scrabbling on river rocks is your thing, the Kancamagus highway is also a short drive away, with many short hikes and swimming holes to check out.

Site53
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Angela T., June 5, 2018
  • Review photo of Lost River Valley Campground by Angela T., June 5, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Lost River Valley Campground?

    Camping at Lost River Valley Campground can cost between $62.00 and $209.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Lost River Valley Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lost River Valley Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Lost River Valley Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lost River Valley Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.