Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2019

Centrally located campground in Franconia Notch

As far as the individual sites go, they are fairly standard. Roomy enough with a picnic table and fire ring and most are reasonably spaced far enough apart with trees to provide privacy. However, the noise from Highway 93 is intolerable! 18-wheelers blowing by at all hours of the day and night, making it very difficult to enjoy a restful sleep. I had reserved site 46 because it was across the street from the Pemigewaset River but I could not hear the river over the highway noise. You can hear the highway noise from all the sites, but I think 33, 34, and 35 are the quietest. The Lonesome Lake Trail runs right through the campground which is good news/bad news. Easy access to the trail but there are a number of sites that directly border the trail, which could impede privacy. No cell service. There is a store, and two restrooms with pay showers; one of these also has a dishwashing sink, and washer and dryer, a nice perk. Franconia Notch State Park has a lot to offer and this campground is centrally located. If it wasn’t for the horrible highway noise, I would give this campground 4 stars; however, it is the ONLY campground in the park, so I guess that’s that!

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  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park by Lee D., September 28, 2019