Established Camping
Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 14, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 14, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Lafayette Place Campground, near Franconia, New Hampshire, is a fantastic base for those looking to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of Franconia Notch State Park. With its proximity to the White Mountains, this campground is perfect for hikers eager to tackle the Lincoln-Lafayette-Little Haystack loop or explore the beautiful trails leading to Lonesome Lake.
The campground offers well-maintained sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire at night. Visitors have praised the clean restrooms and showers, along with the convenience of a camp store stocked with essentials. One camper noted, “Restrooms are clean and the camp store is well stocked. Helpful staff.”
While the campground is lively and close to various attractions, some campers have mentioned that noise from the nearby highway can be a bit disruptive. However, many appreciate the easy access to incredible hiking trails and the beautiful scenery surrounding the area. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Lafayette Place Campground provides a welcoming atmosphere for all who love the great outdoors.
Description
In the heart of Franconia Notch State Park, Lafayette Place Campground is the camping and hiking hub for the park. It provides a great base from which to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and many attractions in the White Mountains. Information about hiking trails, safety, and the natural and cultural history of the park is available at the cabin near the campground entrance. A lodge houses a registration desk and offers a selection of camping supplies. Each campsite is wooded and has a picnic table, car parking, and an open fireplace. There are coin-operated showers and a camp store. Lafayette Campground provides 97 wooded tent sites - 88 are by reservation only, 1 is for youth group reservations, and 7 are for first-come/first-served campers. Self-service/self-pay camping with limited staffing and facilities is available during the off-season.
Location
Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park is located in New Hampshire
Directions
No N'bound access. N'bound on I-93: turn around at Tramway exit 2, then go back 2-1/2 mi S on I-93. S'bound: At I-93 (Lafayette Place/Campground exit).
Coordinates
44.1239583 N
71.68933636 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Manchester
- 1 hr 54 min from Burlington
- 2 hrs 11 min from Lewiston
- 2 hrs 22 min from Portland