Big Rock

Big Rock Campground is a small campground with 28 wooded sites situated immediately off the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Big Rock is a short 8 minute drive from the town of Lincoln, which offers many amenities for restocking groceries and supplies.

Big Rock was a small campground- we stayed at campsite #3, which had a long driveway and was unexpectedly private considering the proximity to other sites. There were several sites in the campground that offered ample privacy. Site #3 is very close to the bathroom but not so much that you lose privacy.

We did not have cellular service at Big Rock, but did have access to cell service in the town of Lincoln, 8 minutes away.

There was nothing particularly memorable about this campground and we did not stay there for an extended period of time, as we were just passing through. Our van fit well and the site was level. The highway is very close and therefore very loud, but it quiets down at night.

Campsite #3 is directly across from the big rock for which the campground is named, so this is a feature that kids might enjoy. The remaining sites mostly appeared to have decent privacy and ample space.

Though we did not have a chance to utilize them, the tent sites at Big Rock look to be exceptional, deeper into the woods and offer a view of the river, and are probably better than the RV sites.

One of the greatest features of this campground, aside from being in the White Mountains, is that each site is very large, often terraced.  Several of the sites in the loop had steps approaching the tent area, either up or down.  

The campground host was found immediately upon entry to this campground, past the self-pay station. Water spigots were found throughout this campground with each site having a picnic table and firepit.  Also interesting was that this campground had several LARGE solar panels inside the campground....what they were used for was unclear.  

It was almost a 4-star campground, but with pit toilets, no showers and no cell service, it was just simple - perfect to stay a night or two!

Pleasant campground

This campground is small - only 28 sites and all appeared to be clean and well maintained. They were spaced apart from each other and were good sizes. Some had stairs going to the site. My dog and I spent the night here while in NH for some hiking. It was quiet and the (composting) bathrooms were clean. There was clean drinking water available.
There are two Big Rock campgrounds - this one is in the White Mountains & near the town of Lincoln. This was very close to some great hiking trails.

First come first serve off the Kancamagus Highway on the Lincoln side. Pick your site and pay (cash or check) using the envelopes provided.

Stayed here before we hiked the Hancocks. Had to find the caretaker, but he was friendly.

Sites were clean, we went off season so we had the whole place to ourselves. Would go again!

Nice campsite downstairs and then flat. Plenty of room. Used it for daughter to teach me field hockey. In sept. Got a little cold at night but had plenty to cover up with. Make sure have some dry wood & fire starter help to keep that fire going for s’mores, but we still did some. Only if don’t mind very minimal outhouse type bathroom. Only 1 night while we went to Highland games at loon mountain practically next door the next day. Ate at Chinese food place up the street and went shopping too.

There are 2 Big Rock Campgrounds in NH and they are very different! This is not the resort campground convenient to ATV trails, but a rustic campground offering large, level, wooded sites along the Kancamagus Highway just 2 miles east of the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center. It's a great location for exploring the sites and beautiful vistas along the Kancamagus, easy access to Franconia Notch and Lincoln, NH. Lincoln also offers a grocery store, restaurants, stores selling outdoor gear, moose tours, and adventure tours (zip/climbing).

Some of the sites are tent only, with parking separated from the tent pad/fire ring/picnic table. Others are large and level with ample space for RVs. You'll get some traffic noise, but there's less here than at places along 3 & 93.

There are no reservations; all sites are first-come, first serve and it's open from mid-May to mid-October. Bring cash or a check to pay for your campsite. It's self-service with an iron ranger. Fee (2018) is $22, an extra $5 for a second car.

Water is available. There are vault toilets and no showers. No cell phone service.