Established Camping
Big Rock
About
USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest
Overview
Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations.
Recreation
A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving.
Facilities
__Vault toilets.
Natural Features
The name ___Big Rock___ was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway.__
Nearby Attractions
- East Branch Pemigewasset River 2. Upper Lady___s Bath 3. Kancamagus Highway 4. Otter Rocks 5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area 6. Franconia Falls 7. Black Pond 8. The Flume 9. Indian Head 10. The Basin 11. Franconia Notch 12. Cannon Mountain Tram 13. Lost River Road 14. Kinsman Notch
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
GuideSmall Campground with Adequate Privacy, Lots of Road Noise
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.
LegendHilly campground with huge 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!
GuideNice place to stay
Pleasant campground
Location
Big Rock is located in New Hampshire
Directions
The campground is conveniently located off Exit 32 (the scenic Kancamagus Highway) from Interstate 93.
Coordinates
44.048676 N
71.561005 W