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Intervale, New Hampshire serves as a gateway to diverse camping experiences in the White Mountains region. Established campgrounds like Dry River Campground in Crawford Notch State Park and Jellystone Park Glen Ellis provide developed options for tent and RV camping, while Town Hall Road offers free dispersed camping opportunities. The area features a mix of accommodation types, including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping setups across both private and state-managed properties. Most campgrounds are situated along scenic rivers or within easy access to mountain trails.
Camping in the Intervale area follows distinct seasonal patterns, with most established campgrounds operating from mid-May through October. Winter conditions generally restrict camping options, while summer months see high demand for riverfront sites. "We love this campground! Great clean pool, arcade and playground for the kids, great store and laundry facilities. The staff is engaged and very helpful," noted one visitor about Glen Ellis. Facilities range from primitive sites with minimal amenities to full-service campgrounds offering electric hookups, shower facilities, and recreational amenities. Many locations require reservations during peak season, particularly on summer weekends and holiday periods, with some sites booking months in advance.
Waterfront camping represents a significant draw throughout the region, with several campgrounds positioned along the Saco and Ellis Rivers. The crystal-clear waters provide swimming, fishing, and tubing opportunities that campers consistently rate highly. Families tend to gravitate toward developed campgrounds with amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities, while those seeking more solitude may prefer the dispersed options. Reviews indicate varying noise levels depending on proximity to attractions - campgrounds near Story Land amusement park experience daytime noise but quiet evenings. Wildlife encounters, including black bears, are occasionally reported, requiring proper food storage precautions at all campsites regardless of development level.
"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. "
"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."
"Cool location right on the edge of the Dry River Wilderness. Great Basecamp for lots of hikes in the area. Some spots are right on the highway with not much tree cover in between so can be loud."
"This state park campground located between Rte 302 and the Dry River in Crawford Notch is a great location for exploring family friendly trails to (Sawyer Pond, Arethusa Falls, Willard Cliffs to name a"
from $29 / night
Check Availability"A large wooden shelter stood over our picnic table, with a decent amount of space next to it for tents or a small camper."
"Great location with easy ride to all North Conway attractions. Nice hay ride and playground. The beach is sandy and lots of room to spread out. We visited Story Land and Mt."
"Located between the Ellis River and the Saco River, this campground offers so many fantastic amenities."
"Plenty to do at the campground and around the surrounding area for people
of all ages.
Remember you are in the mountains... you will see wildlife."
"He absolutely loved it and there was plenty of space in the tent site for him to roam around."
"Large sites, clean pit toilets, in a beautiful, wooded campground adjacent to the Swift River.
Camp host, who’s been there for many years, keeps things clean, organized, and quiet."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Our site was big and walking around the grounds the other sites appeared to all be pretty good sized as well. They are not lying when they call their sites secluded either!"
"Cabins and RV sites with hookups are closer yo the entrance, store and road. That latter feature is a bit if a bummer bc the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"They have bike rentals, disc golf, ping pong table, outside big chess game, pool, outlet shopping was near by, near by historic sites, like kangamangus Highway, diana’s Bath, cathedral ledge, we went"
"People to our left and the ones behind us were annual vistors to this campground. We are new to Rving it was refreshing to be around such nice people."
"Located on the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire, Jigger Johnson is one of those great sites that has close proximity to plenty of hiking, exploring, swimming and isn't too far from the hustle and bustle"
"earlier in the day, around 1 pm when new campers are welcomed."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"Last weekend, our family stayed at White Lake State Park for four days."
"I’ve stayed here a few times and love the location and access to White Lake."
from $35 - $105 / night
Check Availability"White Ledge Campground is in the White Mountain National Forest and should not be confused with nearby White Lake State Park."
"Water spigot and vault toilets, dumpsters all within easy walking distance of all sites. Great spot to start Carter Ledge Trail to hike Three Sisters and Mount Chocorua."
from $30 / night
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LegendThis is a great campground for families! Conveniently situated for skiing, climbing, hiking and leaf peeping. Amenities include; swimming pool, dog park, horseshoes, arcade, disc golf, basketball and more! They also have a propane fill station. As KOA’s go, you will pay for these amenities, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
LegendThis is our go to spot for late Fall and Winter camping. Just a few hard core cold weather lovers. Close to the slopes and snow shoe/snow mobile trails. Bathrooms are closed during this time. The porta potties are clean.
LegendThis is our favorite campground on the Kanc. Lots of great hiking and scenic views. Close to Conway as well. Leaf peeping season will find you stuck in traffic. Recommend going afterwards. JJ closes for the season on October 12th.
TravelerRelaxing! Fun! Camping the way camping should be!! Nice wooded sites! Super friendly seasonals! The owner is the best and his campground is beautiful! You can tell he puts the “happy” in camping!! Stay Happy!!
ScoutWe arrived on a Wednesday in early October with intentions of enjoying the foliage, which we did. We found the campsites easily and the access road is in good condition so the local speed through all day long.
I am not sure how many sites there are, we took the first one we would fit into. We travel with a Lance camper mounted on a Silverado.
My travel companions are cats and they are accustomed to the typical noises of RV life; truck stops, rest stops, neighboring campers and the occasional disrespectful loud jerks. At this spot we were serenaded by gun fire. I served in the military and grew up on a farm; guns don’t bother me in the least. I think of range fire as the sound of freedom, however, this started at dawn and did not stop until after the sun went down. The gunfire was so loud and consistent that the cats got spooked and took to hiding inside the camper.
We were going to stay for the weekend but left after our second night.
Not a bad spot (there is a small stream across the access road, not deep enough for true swimming but good enough for paddling around), surrounded by beautiful woods and no true neighbors, but between the never ending line of fast moving cars and the gun fire we decided to leave.
TravelerThe campsites are very nice, but they are mostly made for tents or at biggest a van. There were only two spots that we could fit our school bus. About 35ft. We also have starlink so that’s a necessity to have clear sky view. The only campsite with this was the last campsite before the end of the road closes. Which was taken but they were gone in the morning we just moved down. Now it’s very secluded but the drive is very long down so plan for a couple days. You can stay up to 14 days. Road down is a little bumpy but our school bus made it through!
ScoutWe come to this campground every year to hike a few 4000+ mountains. Typically we come in the fall. There are several full hook up rv sites, some without sewer and several spots for RVs near the river. While the pizza shop (Celli's) is closed for renovations right now, we love their pizza and fries. The bathrooms are decent and there is hot water!
GuideWe are used to dispersed out in the woods.
We are older and stayed 4 nights in the tent. The facility had the bathroom, we travel with our potty. The showers weee extremely nice. Great water pressure and hot water.
The camp sites are close together about 10 ft between. If you are looking for very remote and no one around you this is not the place for you.
We stayed in lot 7 right by the trail access. We were trying to sleep in but the early morning hikers walk right by the site.
The staff was super helpful, they had fire wood bundles there reasonably priced. It was to far from town either.
We found everyone to be very friendly and they all obeyed the dog leash rules that was excellent.
If you have an expensive car watch the falling acorns. 4 days of them I may have to make an insurance claim, not to mention I got hit by one that left a bruise.
The kitchen area was great for coffee we didn’t even have to fire up the generator.
The bathroom area set towards the middle, we are older and don’t run as fast so we always bring our camp toilet. They kept the bathrooms clean the toilet paper was good. Not a regular toilet no flushing or water or anything.
TravelerQuiet campground experience. Very cheerful staff member. Ice Cream shop is a bonus. We found a secluded spot without reservations. Monday evening. Some sites are tight for larger RVs but our Class B Camper Van fit fine.
Intervale, New Hampshire sits at approximately 540 feet elevation in the Mount Washington Valley, surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. The region's climate features warm summers with temperatures typically ranging from 70-85°F and cool nights around 50-60°F. Camping sites near Intervale experience frequent afternoon thunderstorms during summer months, with precipitation averaging 4-5 inches monthly between June and August.
River activities: Tube the Saco River: At Saco River Camping Area, the river provides natural recreation. "We loved this campground! We had a large site in the back corner, and stayed with our friends in a tent on just one site! The river is really great, you can take a short walk to the pavilion and put a tube in and float the river back around to the beach area. We did it 4 times!" noted one visitor.
Hiking nearby trails: From Covered Bridge Campground, access trails directly from your site. "The campground is clean and well kept. Extra bonus is the Boulder Loop Trail that is attached to the campground(it's relatively short, offers several great vista views, and you can walk there from the campground and not have to deal with parking)," explains a camper who visited in October.
Swimming in White Lake: The sandy beach at White Lake State Park offers a refreshing swim spot with mountain views. "The lake is clear, the swimming area is shallow for quite a distance so you can feel comfortable with kids, and there is a separate boat launch area. If you don't have your own boats, they offer rentals of kayaks and paddle boats," reports a visitor.
Privacy between sites: Town Hall Road Dispersed provides free camping with natural separation. "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," explains a camper.
Access to water features: Campers consistently rate waterfront access highly. "Two beaches! This campground was really nice. Sites were large and level. Many large trees created a lot of shade... Dogs are allowed in the campground and even on one of the two beaches. We went to the dog beach, which was clean and large. The river was awesome," notes a visitor to Eastern Slope Camping Area.
Clean facilities: Dry River Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "The bathroom facilities are so clean! There are great hiking trails right on the campsite. Chipmunks surround you at all times, which was pretty epic and magical!" reports one camper. Another adds: "They have outhouses, bathrooms, showers, laundry, potable water and a dishwashing station all included for the nightly rate of $25 + $6.50 reservation fee."
Bear activity: Black bears frequent campgrounds throughout the region. At Jellystone Park Glen Ellis, "We spent 5 days and wished it was longer. The campground was clean, staff was wonderful and the amenities were great! There were 2 active bears while we were there. They circled our camper at night. It was incredible to watch. Of course we never left any food out!"
Reservation timing: Many campgrounds fill quickly during summer. For Town Hall Road, sites are first-come, first-served, with a camper noting: "We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it."
Road noise variation: Some campgrounds experience highway sounds. At White Ledge Campground, "The campground is directly next to Rt 16, so expect to hear some road noise, more so during the day. Whole site is very quiet at night." Similarly, Jigger Johnson campers note, "Motorcycle traffic on the Kancamangus can be loud, but it quiets down at dark."
Cell service limitations: Most sites have minimal connectivity. A Jigger Johnson visitor shared: "Closest cell service is 6-7 miles away, at the high point on Bear Notch Road." At Covered Bridge Campground: "Very spotty Verizon cell coverage and no TMobile service at all. Better coverage for both carriers near the top of the boulder loop trail."
Water-based recreation: White Lake State Park Campground offers family-friendly swimming. "We stayed on Labor Day weekend, so it was probably louder and more crowded than usual. But even still for a completely full campground it was nice! The sites are pretty spacious and there were enough suitable trees to hang two hammocks. The views from the lake are incredible."
Look for organized activities: Some campgrounds offer structured programming. At Jellystone Park Glen Ellis: "Our three kids didn't have a boring time at Jellystone Glen Ellis! They loved the Waterpark and the foam party! It was Christmas in July week, and they had so many events planned for the week. Included in your stay is Mini golf, shuffle board, the Waterpark, hayrides, movie night, magicians and more."
Kid-friendly sites: Choose locations with appropriate terrain. "This is a VERY LARGE campground, it will be a trek to get to the bathrooms or showers or swimming. You do NOT get to park at the lake if you are a camper. So that will be a long walk. However, the sites were spacious and felt semi private, I had a site next to the bathroom, which was very helpful and I felt confident letting my children go to the bathroom alone," shares a White Lake visitor.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Crawford Notch Campground accommodates various sizes. "We camped here for two nights for our first family camping adventure — two adults and two kids ages 5 and 7. The campground was very clean and well organized, and the sites were relatively private. There were some camp sites right on the river, but, if you're looking for shade or have kids, I'd suggest staying away from the sites on the river."
Campground access considerations: Road conditions affect RV access. At Covered Bridge Campground, "The road in for RVs is not terrific. There is about a 1/2 mile that is mostly one lane (with a drop off on one side) and if someone is coming decisions have to be made."
Hookup availability: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. At Dry River Campground, "Sites are spacious, level, and wooded, though some have no real demarcation between them. This can be good if you are with friends and reserve sites side by side (2 & 3; 12 & 13), Because most of the sites are on the outside of the loop or opposite sides of the road, you won't feel surrounded. There are no hookups. Site are back-in."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best RV camping options near Intervale, New Hampshire?
RV campers near Intervale have several excellent options. Saco River Camping Area offers spacious sites with water and toilet facilities, plus the bonus of river access for summer recreation. Just a short drive away, Country Bumpkins Campground and Cabins provides riverside RV sites with ample parking and proximity to local attractions like Clark's Trading Post. Both campgrounds are conveniently located to serve as home base for exploring the White Mountains while providing the amenities RV travelers need. For the best experience, make reservations in advance, especially during peak summer and fall foliage seasons.
Where can I camp in Intervale, NH?
Intervale offers several excellent camping options in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Eastern Slope Camping Area provides drive-in sites with water and toilets, perfect for family camping. For a more secluded experience, Off Grid Black Cap Yurt offers a unique wilderness stay for those wanting to disconnect from urban life while enjoying stunning natural surroundings. Both locations provide convenient access to North Conway's amenities while serving as ideal basecamps for exploring the region's numerous outdoor attractions, from scenic drives along the Kancamagus Highway to mountain adventures throughout the White Mountains.
What hiking trails are accessible from Intervale campgrounds?
Intervale's location in the White Mountains provides access to exceptional hiking opportunities. From Jigger Johnson Campground on the Kancamagus Highway, you can easily reach numerous trails for all skill levels, including scenic waterfall hikes and challenging mountain ascents. For more challenging adventures, Sugarloaf 2 Campground offers access to some of the best hiking in New Hampshire, with trails featuring spectacular mountain views. The region also connects to the extensive White Mountain trail system, including segments of the Appalachian Trail. Most nearby campgrounds serve as perfect basecamps for day hikes ranging from easy nature walks to challenging summit attempts.
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