Best Cabin Camping near Franconia, NH

Cabins in the Franconia, New Hampshire region range from basic shelter to fully equipped accommodations with modern amenities. The Littleton/Franconia Notch KOA Holiday offers cabin rentals with comfortable furnishings, heating, and electricity, providing convenient access to White Mountain attractions. "The staff at KOA were awesome!" notes one visitor, highlighting the riverside cabin experience with reliable amenities. Lost River Valley Campground and Twin Mountain Campground also feature cabin options with varying levels of amenities, including water hookups, electricity, and picnic tables for outdoor meals.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Several campgrounds near Franconia maintain cabins year-round, while others operate seasonally from May through October. Pet policies vary by facility—Along the River Campground and Beech Hill Campground both welcome pets in their cabin accommodations. Reservations are essential during summer and fall foliage seasons when demand peaks. According to one visitor, "We stayed in a 5th wheel, sites are on the small side on the back in side, but plenty of room on the pull in sites. This is a dog friendly campground."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, with some offering only basic cooking equipment while others provide refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware. On-site camp stores at locations like Beech Hill Campground stock essential supplies, firewood, and snacks. For groceries and additional supplies, Twin Mountain and Lincoln have general stores within a short drive of most cabin locations. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing cooking essentials and food supplies, as on-site options may be limited to basics.

Best Cabin Sites Near Franconia, New Hampshire (104)

    1. Lost River Valley Campground

    32 Reviews
    North Woodstock, NH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 745-8321

    $62 - $209 / night

    "We had a river spot with water and electric. There was a fire ring and a picnic table as well."

    "Some stays have been in a tent, some in a one-room cabin. No matter which we choose, it’s been clean and comfortable!"

    2. Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA

    10 Reviews
    Twin Mountain, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 846-5559

    "This is a 200 site campground with plenty of tent sites, cabins an RV sites. Flowers brighten up the campground which gives a feel of home. South Hill is the place for big rigs."

    "It was last minute in May that I started looking for a cabin and found one at KOA for a reasonable price. It is perfect for family visits with the parks, heated pool, volleyball and more."

    3. Country Bumpkins Campground and Cabins

    11 Reviews
    Lincoln, NH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 745-8837

    "A camp store has almost anything you could need. The owners could not be more friendly and helpful. There is a small pond in the center with ducks and fish. A huge playground for the kids."

    "This is a great little campground on Rt 3 in Lincoln, convenient for exploring along the Kanc and Franconia Notch."

    4. Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    9 Reviews
    Deerfield, NH
    11 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Bond cliff trail wooden platforms and a three sided cabin (fills up quickly) at 4360 ft. Getting to the sites is pretty strenuous, but totally worth it!"

    "Bear box, food area, water source, cabin, Privy, and platforms."

    5. White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground

    8 Reviews
    Benton, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 536-6100

    $24 / night

    "Fees are now up to $20/night, still a bargain, but it comes with only the most basic amenities, i.e. vault toilets, running water at faucets, picnic tables and fire rings."

    "We had quite the setup 2 tents , camping hammock, and a pop up tent to cover the picnic table. We were very cozy in this site with 4 people and our dog."

    6. Littleton / Franconia Notch KOA Holiday

    5 Reviews
    Sugar Hill, NH
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 838-5525

    "However, the dumping station is conveniently located, so if you have a small tank, daily trips are not a problem. There is plenty to do in the area - Littleton is a beautiful little town."

    "If you are looking to be secluded it's not for you, however, it is centrally located to attractions in the white mountains and Franconia."

    7. Twin Mountain Campground

    8 Reviews
    Twin Mountain, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 846-5513

    $38 - $50 / night

    "Stayed the last weekend in June and I was able to book the site 3 days prior. I was shocked there was still availability."

    "The campground is located along the river, but not all sites have easy access to the river, making it something pretty to look at, but harder to get to. Sites are generally level with easy access."

    8. Ammonoosuc Campground

    7 Reviews
    Twin Mountain, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 846-5527

    $29 - $38 / night

    "They also tend to be long and narrow, opening up to a wider area with the picnic table, fire pit and tent pad."

    "Great location and pretty central to Santa's Village, the Cog Railway, the Flume Gorge and Basin. Can walk to a general store down the street. Bath house was super clean and hot showers."

    9. Along the River Campground

    6 Reviews
    Twin Mountain, NH
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 846-1026

    $29 - $52 / night

    "None of the sites are far from the restroom. If you don't care about being near the river and have a tent, check out some of the sites along the back road."

    "Great location and amazing private campground. Owners are very attentive and keep the entire campground in tip top shape. Super clean bathrooms and pool is crystal clear."

    10. Beech Hill Campground and Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Twin Mountain, NH
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 846-5521

    $34 - $49 / night

    "Laundry, bathrooms with showers, and a dishwashing sink are in a building near the entrance. Bathrooms are clean, if worn. They’ve been recently painted; the caulking/edges show their age more."

    "They thought of nearly everything. There was a playground and activities for the kids, an indoor pool, and store (must spend $10 to use a card by the way)."

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Cabin Reviews near Franconia, NH

520 Reviews of 104 Franconia Campgrounds


  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Nulhegan Confluence Hut

    Beautiful, even in the rain!

    This hut has it all and its pet friendly! It's a short walk from a roadside parking area (though a little longer in the winter due to the parking being moved across the road). There is a lovely wood burning stove and fire wood is supplied. There's a nice deck outside with a picnic table and fire ring there as well. The river is a few steps away and water can be treated from there. 

    There is a well maintained privy outside the cabin and toilet paper was available. The cabin has a sleeping loft with a few foam mattresses but the stairs are quite steep, too steep for a four legged doggo to make it up and down. There is a futon downstairs that can be used as a couch or sleep two people. There are dishes and everything you need from knives to bottle openers. There is a propane stove and a kerosene lamp. 

    The Nulhegan section of the Silvia O. Conte wildlife refuge is a short drive away with a lot of hiking options. There is a general store less than five minutes away in Bloomfield, VT. This spot really can't be beat!

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2019

    Westward Shores Camping Area and Marina

    Nice spot for a lakefront vacation

    Westward Shores is an expansive resort located on Ossipee Lake. It caters primarily to seasonal campers and those with RVs, but can accommodate tenters as well. There are a couple of camping cabins starting at $70/night shoulder season and cottages that sleep 8-20 (at significantly higher prices).

    The campground is so large that many people get around on golf carts. There are ongoing renovations and new areas, so it still looks a little rough around the edges in places. Lots are large and level with pea gravel and hookups; if you are in a tent, you’ll want to be sure to have adequate padding for sleeping. Additionally, you’ll want one of the more basic campsites located near a bathroom. Some of the loops do not yet have facilities (Aug 2019). The bathrooms are basic and clean.

    The primary appeal is the location on beautiful Ossipee Lake with beaches, a marina, and kayak and SUP rentals. There is plenty to entertain the children, with playgrounds, bounce pillows, gaga pit, basketball, and tennis to name just a few. Kids were everywhere on their bicycles.

    They didn’t offer up prices when we stopped at the office, so I was dreading the worst, but when I checked online, the RV sites range from $50-56 with hookups, picnic table, and fire ring and there are special rates/deals for extended stays. These rates are a significantly lower than a nearby resort campground that starts at $65/night... but then I discovered this is only true during the shoulder season. My fears have been realized... peak season will set you back $87-95/ night and the camping cabin is $117. These are slightly more expensive than a nearby resort that offers a few more/ different amenities, albeit not on Ossipee Lake.

  • Jen O.
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Galehead Hut

    Mountain Luxury

    Expensive but incredible. Great food and cozy bunks. Bunks are in shared bunk rooms. Best to have a reservation, especially in July. Croo is wonderful. Overall great stay, huts make it easy to light the trip load. But no pets allowed in hut.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 23, 2023

    Base Camp — Umbagog Lake State Park

    Gorgeous sunsets!

    General: 27 sites with electricity and water, two cabins, 33 remote campsites, and four remote cabins in isolated locations around Umbagog Lake accessible only by boat. 

    Site Quality: Some sites have a lake view while some are tucked in among the trees. Site 1A was the fourth up from the lakeshore but still gave us a decent view of the lake. A fire ring and picnic table were at the site. My one complaint is that the electric hookup was so far from where we had to park that we were unable to access it without a very long extension cord (which we did not have). Fortunately, we did not need electricity.

    Bathhouse: Quite possibly the most immaculate campground bathroom I’ve ever encountered! They are cleaned at 8 am but when we arrived at 6:30 pm, they were still very clean. Soap and paper towels are appreciated. There was also a vault toilet closer to the wooded sites, although it would not be an unreasonable walk to the main bathhouse. 

    Activities/Amenities: Boat launch and slips, fishing, and swimming. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. The building that has restrooms, laundry, and showers also has a large deck with chairs so you can enjoy the view. The sunsets can be spectacular! There is a small store at the office. 

    Although just an overnight stay for us, it was very enjoyable. We conversed with a ranger in the morning, and he told us that even when the campground was full (in the summer months), it is a very quiet campground.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 2, 2025

    Art and Health Chill Camping

    Great vibe & location!

    Can’t say enough good things about this place.  It is a private landowners land, and she has various camping options including a cabin, hives, or open locations for rv or tent camping.  We stayed for a long weekend with friends in a separate rv, and then a friend who rented a hive.  The land is 8 acres, and you feel a sense of privacy and serenity. You hear roosters in the morning from a local farm.  The views are vast, and it’s relaxing.

    Logistically, there is a good place for rv parking below the garden hoop house.  It is a flat long gravel area, which can access power, but you’ll need an extension chord or two to reach it.  The hives are set back from this area and behind other gardens, near a water source.   There is a cabin in the middle of the property, and then additional rv or tent camping in another area above the main house, which also has an electric hookup.  Each area is far enough away from the others that you feel a sense of privacy and serenity.  

    There is a common area building on the property with Wi-Fi, a bathroom and a kitchen area, which seemed to be used mostly for making tea or accessing the kitchen sink for water.  I am not sure if you could use it for cooking - you would need to ask the landowner.  It has a small sitting area with tourism/hiking/sightseeing guides and maps.  We used it to check email and make phone calls, as cell access is spotty in this general area of Vermont and we didn’t have a cell signal by our rv.  You can shower and use the toilet.  I would recommend bringing your own soap and shampoo.

    There are a few fire pit areas on the property, and the land owner will show you where you can find wood in the surrounding woods.  The gardens are full of flowers and vegetables.    There is also a sauna and a yoga room, neither of which we used. 

    It truly is a magical environment.  You are a few minutes away from Cabot, which is very small.  The area is a hiking and gravel biking hot bed.  The “Ride the Ridges” gravel ride passes the property, so you can do the course from there.  There are numerous hikes of all distances and difficulty in this area of Vermont.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2018

    Ammonoosuc Campground

    Year-round camping convenient to Franconia and Crawford Notches

    This is one of the rare New Hampshire campgrounds that is open year round. For years I drove by this campground deterred by the run-down, deserted red building next door that is NOT associated with the campground. On a last-minute whim I called and snagged one of the final two sites for the holiday weekend, spending 3 nights here. I wanted to be someplace where I could track the baseball playoffs, so finding a place with wifi (fair, better closer to the bath house) and 2-3 bar 3G/4G Verizon access was a plus. This campground has a large number of seasonal sites, but also has sites available for the occasional camper, with discounts available if you stay for a week.

    Sites are wooded, generally moderately sized, though the seasonal sites are much larger. Tent sites do not have hook-ups, but they have small shelters that provide additional protection fro the weather. Some of the tent sites are sloped. They also tend to be long and narrow, opening up to a wider area with the picnic table, fire pit and tent pad. Tent sites in the K row are near the road, so although you don't get much campground noise, you do hear road traffic.

    The bathhouse is clean, well-lit, and heated (a treat on those cold autumn mornings). There's also a laundry room with 4 washers and dryers if you need to clean up or dry out after a rough day on the trails. Sites are close to each other. They've separated sites with fence panels in some places to provide some privacy. There's an inground pool, a large playground, and a horsehoe pit.

    Activities in the area include very convenient access to hiking trails ranging from family friendly Surgarloafs to classic 4000-footers along Franconia Ridge, and peaks along the northern ridge of the Pemi Wilderness (Garfield, Galehead, Twins), trails to Mt Washington and the Presidentials, as well as numerous peaks and waterfalls in the Crawford Notch area. Cog railway is just a few miles down the road if you want to catch an early ride. Trails for ATVs and snowmobiles are also nearby.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2019

    Greenleaf Hut

    Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Greenleaf AMC Hut

    **Greenleaf Hut Review: **

    It had been a while since I had stayed in an Appalachian Mountain Club hut in the White Mountains, so decided I’d book a stay at one I had not visited before. It was the summer solstice and I was hoping for a chance to catch a sunrise or sunset from Franconia Ridge. The AMC huts are spaced in such a way that you can make multi-day hut-to-hut hikes or, do what I did, and just make it an overnight. A stay in the hut during full service season is pricey,$120-171/night, depending on membership status, the season and day of the week; it’s lower for children. For that, you’ll get a full dinner with soup, salad, entrée and desert as well as breakfast with some entertainment by the hut Croo. Meals are served family style, so you’ll get to know your fellow hikers, or, like me, you may even run into someone you know from home! Your bunk will be in a co-ed dorm room shared with 5 other hikers, but earplugs are provided just in case your roommates snore. The rooms are assigned, but you choose your bunk from what’s available when you check in; they’re triple deckers and feature a reading light, 3 wool blankets, a pillow and a thin mattress. Pack a sleeping bag liner or light sheet for comfort. Pegs for your packs and jackets plus a bench complete the room furnishings. Plan a trip in May and you’ll be on your own for meals and bedding, though a caretaker is available in the evenings and morning; you’ll also save a lot of money! You can fill your water bottle at the hut. Restrooms feature cold running water and composting toilets. A smoall shop offers t-shirts, hats, and a few camping essentials you may have forgotten. There are small porches overlooking a small pond/bog below the hut and Mt Lafayette rising another 1000’ above the hut. Cell service on Verizon was 1-2 bars. Naturalist may offer a program before dinner. There are a few direct ways to reach the hut. Old Bridle Path climbs, sometimes steeply,>2400’ over a little less than 3 miles; on a weekend you’ll want to use the Cannon Hiker shuttle for the driver. The Greenleaf Trail provides a slightly gentler path and departs from the Cannon tram lot. Many will hike the popular loop hike steeply ascending Falling Waters Trail past several beautiful falls before joining the Franconia Ridge trail to Mts. Lincoln and Lafayette. This is stunning in fine weather with views into the Pemigewassett Wilderness and across Franconia Notch to the Cannon-Kinsman ridge, but can be miserable and dangerous in foul weather. Plan accordingly! From Lafayette, you’ll descend 1000’ over a mile to the hut. 

    Product Review: Morsel Spork: strong, not flimsy

    As a ranger with The Dyrt, I sometimes get to review equipment. On this trip I was able to review the Morsel Spork in the Mini and XL sizes as well as the Spoon. My original plan had been to hike up to the ridge and eat a re-hydrated lunch along the way and test out the Morsel; the forecast for rain and high winds had me re-thinking my plans. I hiked directly to the hut and then hiked the ridge in reverse the next morning. Before leaving the hut, I added hot water to my dehydrated meal so it would be ready when I hit the summit. It was cold enough that I was eating with gloved hands; the extra length of the Morsel Spork meant the gloves stayed clean. The spatula edge let me scrape the edges clean so I didn’t waste any of the calories. There’s a nice bowl on the Spork spoon end. I tried breaking the Morsel without success. It’s stiff, yet flexible. The‘knife’ edge is on both sides of the fork, so it works for righties or lefties, though it’s not ideal if you have a steak to cut. That said, I’ve cut chicken without much effort, though I did need a second tool or finger to keep the meet from flying away. 

    If I were buying just one, I’d go for the Morsel Spork XL. I can’t quite figure out why you would want just the Morsel XL Spoon, unless you knew you were eating just a soup. The spatula is nice for cleaning out a jar, though! The asymmetric form will get you into almost any corner and the sturdy structure means you can scrape even the stickiest of peanut butter from jar. This is not a flimsy tool. I like the colors that help you find your new favorite tool in your backpack.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with plenty of shade, well maintained and decent restrooms. The showers are ok and cost a quarter for 4 minutes. Our site was level and along with a picnic table, they also provide two Adirondack chairs (plastic) and a fire ring.


Guide to Franconia

Cabin camping near Franconia, New Hampshire ranges from rustic accommodations to fully-equipped quarters surrounded by the White Mountains region. This area sits within White Mountain National Forest, with elevations between 1,000-4,000 feet and average summer temperatures of 70-80°F days and 50-60°F nights. Winter cabin camping options remain available when temperatures drop below freezing, with several year-round facilities maintaining heated units.

What to do

Riverside recreation: At Lost River Valley Campground, sites along the water provide natural entertainment. "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," shares Michele S.

Mountain trails: Most cabin locations sit within 15-20 minutes of popular hiking areas. "Perfect place to explore the White Mountains. We stayed in a basic cabin. It was clean, but did smell very musty. It was still comfortable. I could still hear the steam from my cabin/site," notes Rebecca L. from Lost River Valley.

Winter access: Unlike seasonal operations, Ammonoosuc Campground maintains year-round cabin availability. "This is one of the rare New Hampshire campgrounds that is open year round," explains Jean C. "The bathhouse is clean, well-lit, and heated (a treat on those cold autumn mornings)."

What campers like

Riverside views: Water-adjacent cabins remain popular despite limited swimming options. "Site #18 was gorgeous, close to the river so could hear the water every night, plenty of riverside sites," shares Robert L. about his stay at Littleton/Franconia Notch KOA Holiday.

Central location: Many visitors appreciate cabins as base camps for regional exploration. "Great location and pretty central to Santa's Village, Cog Railway, the Flume Gorge and Basin. Can walk to a general store down the street," notes Jac about Ammonoosuc Campground, highlighting conveniences beyond the cabin itself.

Family amenities: Cabin campers with children appreciate on-site activities. "It is perfect for family visits with the parks, heated pool, volleyball and more. It even has daily events or group get together. Most free but the ones that have a cost are very cheap," describes Lindsey R. from Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA.

What you should know

Cabin size limitations: Many cabins accommodate 2-4 people comfortably but become cramped with larger groups. "Stayed for a week in July & can't wait to return next summer. Sites are close to each other but the cabins are perfect," notes Stacey from Lost River Valley Campground.

Noise considerations: Road proximity affects some cabin locations. "The campsite is directly on route 302, the traffic noise, particularly the long-haul trucks, is constant," reports Cheryl M. about her experience at Along the River Campground.

Seasonal differences: Availability and pricing fluctuate throughout the year. "This beautiful campground is located near many popular sight seeing locations, is well maintained, sites level and dirt/pine needle covered, full hookups available," shares Tracey S. about Ammonoosuc Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Indoor options for rainy days: Choose cabins at campgrounds with covered facilities. "My mom and I don't have the same camping styles, at all. There was a playground and activities for the kids, an indoor pool, and store. We stayed in one of the little adorable cabins, for convenience sake, which had potable water," reports Audrey R. about Beech Hill Campground and Cabins.

Playground proximity: Request cabins near play areas for convenience but not so close that noise becomes disruptive. "This is a 200 site campground with plenty of tent sites, cabins and RV sites. A huge playground and plenty of activities make it great for the kids," explains Mike B. about Twin Mountain KOA.

Cabin accommodations: Many cabins include limited furnishings, requiring you to bring bedding. "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!" shares Jennie C. about her experiences at Lost River Valley Campground.

Tips from RVers

Winter preparation: For cold-weather cabin stays, pack extra insulation. "This is a great spot away from crowds. Good location for hiking, and short drive to Lincoln, NH. Sites are nicely wooded and not on top of your neighbor," shares Erin B. about White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground.

Site selection: Choose cabin locations based on intended activities. "Just a few miles from the AT and about 10 miles west of North Woodstock, convenient for heading up to Mt Moosilauke or up the Kinsman Ridge. Other activities in the area are Clark's Trading Post, Franconia Notch State Park, all the hikes and adventures along the Kanc," advises Jean C.

Electrical capacity: Cabins with electricity typically offer limited outlets and amperage. "Very tight sites if you are not in the 100 section. Manager and employees were awesome. Lots of shade and close to everything," notes Bill B. about Twin Mountain KOA's cabin area layout.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Franconia, NH is Lost River Valley Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 32 reviews.

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