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White Mountain National Forest

This primitive campground sits at 3,240 feet on the exposed granite summit of Smarts Mountain in White Mountain National Forest. The centerpiece is a restored fire warden's cabin that sleeps up to eight people, plus tent sites scattered around the peak. The Dartmouth Outing Club maintains the shelter. Hikers access the site via the Appalachian Trail and other routes converging on the summit.

1632 White Mountain Hwy, Tamworth, New Hampshire, 03886, United States

White Lake State Park sits on 72 acres of Pitch Pine forest surrounding a glacier-carved lake in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The campground offers tent and RV sites at $5-10 per night, with both wooded and waterfront locations. Reviewers praise the clear lake and spacious sites, though some note issues with restroom cleanliness and inconsistent privacy.

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Campton Campground sits at 719 feet elevation in the White Mountain National Forest near Campton, offering 58 sites for $30 per night. The campground provides flush toilets and hot showers in a pine forest setting, though reviews consistently mention road noise and variable staff friendliness. It's a convenient base for hiking and leaf-peeping, but don't expect deep wilderness solitude.

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Hexacuba Shelter sits 0.2 miles off the Appalachian Trail via the Kodiak Trail spur, roughly 1.6 miles south of Mt. Cube's southern summit. The shelter sleeps up to eight and features a distinctive hexagonal design maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club. Tent sites nearby are uneven and unsuitable for camping.

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Three Ponds Shelter sits at 1,729 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, offering one primitive shelter that sleeps up to 8 people. The site earns a perfect 5.0 rating from its four reviews, and the single shelter means you'll share the space with other hikers unless you arrive early or mid-week.

White Mountain National Forest

Flat Mountain Pond Shelter sits in White Mountain National Forest, offering a basic backcountry stop with one shelter sleeping 6-8 people and an overflow tent area that fits two tents. The 10-site setup keeps the place small and quiet, suited for hikers looking to get away from developed campgrounds.

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Waterville Campground sits in the southern White Mountains near Waterville Valley, offering 26 tent and primitive sites at $24/night. The single-loop layout puts campers close to the Mad River and trailheads into the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Spacious sites, vault toilets, and hand-pump water keep things simple. Cell service works (Verizon gets 2 bars).

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White Ledge Campground sits in the White Mountain National Forest near Conway, offering 42 wooded sites across two loops. The campground charges $30 per night and accommodates tents, RVs, and primitive camping. It's close to North Conway and multiple hiking trails, but Route 16 road noise reaches some sites.

White Mountain National Forest

Camp Penacook Shelter sits at 2,753 feet in White Mountain National Forest, offering a basic backcountry stop for through-hikers and overnight trekkers. The site includes one six-to-eight-person shelter and space for one small tent, with a vault toilet and a nearby stream for water. It's rated 4.6 out of 5 by 11 reviewers who value its utility as a dry place to sleep on longer trail trips.

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Osceola Vista Campground sits in the White Mountain National Forest near Waterville Valley, offering 12 sites designed primarily for group camping at an elevation of 1,686 feet. The campground caters to both large gatherings (sites accommodate up to 60 people) and smaller, more private setups, with nightly fees ranging from $50 to $94. It closes mid-October after the fall foliage season.

White Mountain National Forest

Tripoli Road Camping Area sits at 1,237 feet in White Mountain National Forest, offering dispersed, first-come, first-served primitive camping for $25 per vehicle. The sites are large and spread out, attracting groups looking for a rustic backcountry experience. It's genuinely primitive: no amenities, bring your own water and firewood, and be ready for bears.

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Russell-Colbath Barn sits along the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains at 1,263 feet elevation. This is a historic roadside stop, not a campground. Visitors come to tour the well-preserved barn and house, then continue their scenic drive. Eight reviewers give it a perfect 5.0 rating for its step into the past and pine-scented surroundings.

Kancamagus Highway, Conway, NH, 03818, USA

Radeke Cabin offers a genuine off-grid experience less than 100 feet from the Kancamagus Highway in White Mountain National Forest's Saco District. The rustic structure sleeps up to 10 across three separate rooms and a large covered porch. There's no electricity or cell service. The $65 nightly fee buys access to vault toilets, fire rings, and proximity to the Swift River. Plan on hearing highway traffic during peak season.

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Jeffers Brook Shelter sits 1.1 miles north of NH Route 25 in Glencliff, accessible via a side trail from the Appalachian Trail's Town Line section. The single Adirondack-style shelter accommodates small groups at 1,375 feet elevation, with Jeffers Brook flowing nearby and a composting outhouse on-site. Privacy is limited given the shared shelter format.

Passaconaway Campground, Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire

Passaconaway Campground sits at 1,300 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, offering 32 rustic sites along the Swift River. The $30-per-night fee gets you spacious, well-separated sites with vault toilets and fire rings, but no potable water on-site. It's a true backcountry experience: cell service is nonexistent, and recent reviews note declining maintenance. Long-time visitors still appreciate the privacy and river access, though you'll need to bring your own water or drive to nearby Jigger Johnson Campground to fill up.

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Jigger Johnson Campground sits along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in White Mountain National Forest, with the Swift River running behind the sites. The campground has 74 sites for tents and RVs, costs $30/night, and operates mid-May through mid-October. Cell service doesn't work here and never has.

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Covered Bridge Campground sits along the Swift River in White Mountain National Forest, roughly 10 miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway. The 50-site campground offers spacious sites with good privacy under a canopy of hardwoods. Fees run $30 per night for tent, RV, and primitive sites. Expect zero cell service. The campground closes mid-October, so fall foliage visits require booking by early October.

State Rt. 112, 6.1 miles west of Conway, NH, turn left at campground sign.

Blackberry Crossing operates 26 first-come, first-served sites along the Swift River in White Mountain National Forest. Nightly fees run $22-$30. The campground sits at 800 feet elevation among white birch forest, with vault toilets, hand-pump water, and historical CCC structures scattered through the grounds. No reservations, no cell service, and strict hosts who've called sheriffs on campers for minor noise.

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Russell Pond Campground sits on a wooded hillside above a 40-acre spring-fed pond in White Mountain National Forest. The 84 sites accommodate both tents and RVs, with a terraced layout that cascades toward the water. Nightly fees are $30. Modern amenities include flush toilets and coin-operated showers, though reviews mention occasional power outages affecting bathroom functionality.

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Beaver Brook Shelter sits at 3,750 feet on the north side of Asquam Ridge in the White Mountain National Forest, serving as a backcountry stop on the Appalachian Trail. The site accommodates roughly 8 people in the shelter itself, with 3 overflow tent sites for additional campers. No reviews exist yet to confirm fees or reservation requirements.

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Big Rock Campground sits along the Kancamagus Highway in White Mountain National Forest, offering 28 tent and RV sites with significant spacing between them. Sites run $30 per night and include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. The campground has no cell service from any major provider, though Lincoln is eight minutes away with coverage.

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Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tentsite sits at the edge of Big Sawyer Pond, 1.5 miles from Sawyer River Road at 2,014 feet elevation. The site has one shelter that sleeps six and six tent platforms, each holding up to eight people. Scout troops and beginner backpackers use this spot for short overnight trips.

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Hancock Campground sits along the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River at the western end of the Kancamagus Highway, offering 56 wooded sites at 1,168 feet elevation. Many sites sit 20–25 feet from the river with swimming holes nearby. The campground operates first-come, first-served year-round with no hookups or showers, and Lincoln is a short drive for supplies.

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Hancock Campground sits along the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains, offering 56 sites within walking distance of the Pemigewasset River. The campground runs $25-$27 per night and includes flush toilets, potable water, and a camp store. Sites accommodate both RVs and tents, with some walk-in options closer to the river. Cell service is patchy.

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Wildwood Campground offers 26 tent and primitive sites along the Wild Ammonoosuc River in White Mountain National Forest, about 5 miles east of North Woodstock. Sites run $24 per night and operate first-come, first-served from May through October. The campground sits at 1,362 feet elevation in dense woods of maple, birch, and evergreens. Cell service is nonexistent here. The nearest reception is east at Beaver Pond.

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Fourth Iron Campground offers 8 walk-in tent sites where the Sawyer and Saco Rivers converge in White Mountain National Forest. The 1/3-mile carry-in keeps crowds thin, even on summer weekends. Sites run $15 per night. No potable water, no reservations, and reviews mention safety concerns alongside praise for seclusion.

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Franconia Brook Tentsite sits 3 miles in from Lincoln Woods Trailhead along the Eastside Trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The campground has approximately 20 primitive sites with raised tent platforms, bear lockers, and vault toilets. It's popular enough that overuse has become a problem, with reviews mentioning trash, glass in fire pits, and overcut trees.

White Mountain National Forest

This backcountry shelter sits at 2,497 feet along the Appalachian Trail's Kinsman Ridge section in White Mountain National Forest. The log lean-to sleeps up to 8 people, with 4 hardened tent pads nearby. Amenities include a composting privy, bear box, and dishwashing station. Eliza Brook flows steps away. Fires are prohibited.

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Liberty Springs Tentsite sits at 3,816 feet on the slopes of Mt. Liberty, 0.3 miles below the Franconia Ridge Trail junction. The Appalachian Mountain Club maintains ten tent pads here: seven singles and three doubles. A composting privy and dishwashing station support Leave No Trace practices, and the namesake spring provides cold, clean water. Fees run $15 per night.

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Kinsman Pond Shelter sits on the north shore of Kinsman Pond at 3,750 feet in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The two-story shelter sleeps 12, with three single tent platforms and one group platform nearby. Sites cost $15/night and include a vault toilet, bear locker, and dishwashing station. A seasonal caretaker staffs the site during peak months. Three trails converge here: Kinsman Pond, Kinsman Ridge, and Fishin' Jiminy.

Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580, United States

Lafayette Place Campground sits in Franconia Notch State Park with 97 wooded sites and direct access to White Mountain trails. The campground charges $5-$10 per night and offers flush toilets, hot showers, and a camp store. Sites are spacious enough for multiple tents and vehicles, though Interstate 93 runs close enough that highway noise reaches many sites.

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Rocky Branch Shelter #1 sits alongside the Rocky Branch River in the Presidential-Dry River Wilderness, 15 miles from Glen. The site includes a shelter that sleeps 6-8 people and three tent platforms, with a fire ring for evening use. No fees or reservations are mentioned.

US Route 302, Harts Locations, New Hampshire, 03812, United States

Dry River Campground sits at 1,224 feet elevation within Crawford Notch State Park, where millions of years of glacial carving created one of New England's most dramatic mountain passes. Sites cost $25 per night and accommodate both tents and large RVs. Hot showers (coin-operated), flush toilets, and laundry give the place more amenities than typical backcountry camping, though road noise from Route 302 affects western sites.

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Coppermine Shelter sits at 2,106 feet on the Coppermine Trail in White Mountain National Forest, a backcountry spot built for 6 people. The basic shelter provides overhead cover near Bridal Veil Falls. No fees are listed, but expect a serious hike in and zero amenities. No privy, no tent platforms, just forest.

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Guyot Shelter sits at 4,360 feet in the Pemigewasset Wilderness, accessible via a spur off the Bondcliff Trail. The site includes one shelter (sleeps 12-16) and roughly 10 tent platforms scattered across steep terrain. Fees run $15 per night. Rebuilt in 2019, the shelter offers sunrise and sunset views between Mt. Guyot and Mt. Bond, though reviewers warn it gets crowded on summer weekends with minimal privacy.

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Doublehead Cabin sits at 3,053 feet on the north summit of Doublehead Mountain, reached by a steep 1.8-mile hike. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the rustic log cabin sleeps up to 8 on wooden bunks and costs $40 per night. Views stretch across the Presidential Range to Mount Washington.

Franconia Notch State Park, Route 3, Franconia, New Hampshire, 03580, United States

Cannon Mountain RV Park sits at the edge of Echo Lake Beach parking lot in Franconia Notch State Park, offering seven small, tightly-spaced RV sites with full hookups. At 2,008 feet elevation in the White Mountains, it trades privacy for proximity: you're steps from Echo Lake's beach and boat rentals, with direct access to hiking, skiing at Cannon Mountain, and the dramatic granite cliffs of the Notch. Sites run $5-10 per night and book quickly despite the parking lot location.

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Ethan Pond Shelter sits at 2,884 feet on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, offering six primitive sites including tent platforms. The site costs $15 per night and accommodates up to 28 people total. A caretaker staffs the shelter during summer, helping visitors navigate backcountry protocols and maintain the site's condition.

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Garfield Ridge Shelter sits at 3,900 feet on the Appalachian Trail's Garfield Ridge traverse in White Mountain National Forest. The site includes a 12-person Adirondack shelter and seven tent platforms, each sized for four people. A caretaker staffs the site during summer, and the fee is $15 per night. Bear lockers, a composting privy, and a nearby mountain spring round out the amenities.

White Mountain National Forest

Black Mountain Cabin sits a mile-plus hike into the White Mountain National Forest, rewarding the trek with solitude and Presidential Range views. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and restored in 1992, the rustic shelter sleeps eight and costs $40 per night. One vault toilet serves the site, consistently praised by visitors for cleanliness.

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Dry River Shelter #3 sits 6.3 miles up the Dry River Trail from Route 302, deep in White Mountain National Forest at 3,199 feet. This primitive eight-person shelter offers a genuine backcountry disconnect with no cell service and minimal amenities. It costs $25 per night and serves hikers looking for remote access to the Dry River valley and surrounding high-country trails.

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Sugarloaf 2 Campground sits at 1,673 feet in White Mountain National Forest, near Twin Mountain on the western approach to Mount Washington. The 30-site campground offers well-spaced sites with good privacy, vault toilets, and fire rings. Fees run $24 per night. Cell service is essentially nonexistent here.

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Sugarloaf 1 Campground sits in White Mountain National Forest, three miles from Twin Mountain. The 26-site tent campground costs $24 per night and offers a legitimate digital detox. No cell service. Clean facilities, spacious sites with solid privacy, and direct access to hiking trails make it a reliable base camp for exploring the Whites.

NH Rte 302, Twin Mountain, NH

Zealand Campground sits along NH Route 302 in the White Mountain National Forest with just 11 first-come, first-served sites. Large grassy clearings accommodate tents beside the Ammonoosuc River, where campers trade modern hookups for spacious sites and easy access to hiking trails. Fees run $18-24 per night. Road noise from Route 302 is noticeable, but reviewers consistently call the setting peaceful enough for a quiet mountain stay.

White Mountain National Forest

Osgood Tentsite sits at 2,585 feet on the southern slope of Mount Madison, where the Appalachian Trail meets the Great Gulf Wilderness boundary. This primitive backcountry site offers 5 large elevated wooden platforms. Some designed for double occupancy. With a total capacity of 20 campers. It's first-come, first-served and popular with thru-hikers during summer months.

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Imp Shelter sits at 3,166 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, a backcountry stop on the Appalachian Trail in the Carter-Moriah range. The main shelter sleeps eight, with tent platforms nearby. Sites run $15 per night and include vault toilets and bear lockers.

White Mountain National Forest, Dolly Copp Road

Dolly Copp Campground sits at the base of Mount Washington in White Mountain National Forest, about 200 sites spread across multiple loops. Sites run $30-44 per night and can accommodate tents or RVs. The campground has flush toilets, coin showers, and a camp store, though reviews consistently note that restrooms lack soap dispensers and showers cost extra quarters.

White Mountain National Forest

Valley Way Tentsite sits at 4,075 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, a 3.1-mile hike from the Appalachia parking area along the Valley Way Trail. The backcountry site has five mineral pad tent platforms, each with a fire ring and bear locker. It's a popular overnight stop for hikers tackling the Appalachian Trail or the Presidential Traverse, with views of Mount Madison from camp.

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Barnes Field Campground sits in mixed forest at the base of Mount Washington, offering 10 spacious sites designed for groups. Most sites measure 50'x50' or larger, with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Fees run $50-$94 per night. Cell service doesn't exist here for any major provider.

White Mountain National Forest

This backcountry shelter sits 1.7 miles up the Rattle River Trail in White Mountain National Forest. The approach follows the river on gentle grades, ending at a shelter with space for four people across the main structure and three nearby tent sites. No fees, no reservations, first-come basis.

Off Route 2, Jimtown Rd, Gorham, New Hampshire, 03581, United States

Moose Brook State Park sits in the White Mountains just north of Gorham, offering tent, RV, primitive, and group sites at $5-10 per night. The campground is small and quaint, with clean facilities and a natural swimming area in Moose Brook. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the park provides convenient access to hiking, fishing, and mountain biking in the surrounding peaks.

White Mountain National Forest

Trident Col Tentsite sits at 2,415 feet in the Southern Mahoosuc Range, accessible via the Appalachian Trail. The site has four primitive tent spots, a bear locker, vault toilets, and a nearby water source. It's a basic backcountry stop favored by AT thru-hikers.

298 Jericho Lake Rd, Berlin, New Hampshire, 03570, United States

Jericho Mountain State Park sits in New Hampshire's Great North Woods near Berlin, offering 24 campsites with direct ATV trail access at $30-35/night. The park caters primarily to off-road enthusiasts, with lean-tos, tent sites, RV spots (up to 40 feet), and cabins spread across forested terrain. This is an ATV-centric campground. Noise and fuel fumes are real tradeoffs reviewers mention alongside praise for trail connectivity and scenery.

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Mt Cabot Cabin sits 4,042 feet up on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail, a quarter-mile from the summit. The rustic shelter has two rooms: a bunk room for 6-8 people and a common space with a table and bench. No heat, no running water. An outhouse stands about 100 feet away. Reviews note the cabin is well-maintained but a bit rough around the edges.

White Mountain National Forest

Franconia Brook Tentsite sits 3 miles in from Lincoln Woods Trailhead along the Eastside Trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The campground has approximately 20 primitive sites with raised tent platforms, bear lockers, and vault toilets. It's popular enough that overuse has become a problem, with reviews mentioning trash, glass in fire pits, and overcut trees.

White Mountain National Forest

Valley Way Tentsite sits at 4,075 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, a 3.1-mile hike from the Appalachia parking area along the Valley Way Trail. The backcountry site has five mineral pad tent platforms, each with a fire ring and bear locker. It's a popular overnight stop for hikers tackling the Appalachian Trail or the Presidential Traverse, with views of Mount Madison from camp.

White Mountain National Forest

Three Ponds Shelter sits at 1,729 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, offering one primitive shelter that sleeps up to 8 people. The site earns a perfect 5.0 rating from its four reviews, and the single shelter means you'll share the space with other hikers unless you arrive early or mid-week.

White Mountain National Forest

Imp Shelter sits at 3,166 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, a backcountry stop on the Appalachian Trail in the Carter-Moriah range. The main shelter sleeps eight, with tent platforms nearby. Sites run $15 per night and include vault toilets and bear lockers.

White Mountain National Forest

Ethan Pond Shelter sits at 2,884 feet on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, offering six primitive sites including tent platforms. The site costs $15 per night and accommodates up to 28 people total. A caretaker staffs the shelter during summer, helping visitors navigate backcountry protocols and maintain the site's condition.

Passaconaway Campground, Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire

Passaconaway Campground sits at 1,300 feet in the White Mountain National Forest, offering 32 rustic sites along the Swift River. The $30-per-night fee gets you spacious, well-separated sites with vault toilets and fire rings, but no potable water on-site. It's a true backcountry experience: cell service is nonexistent, and recent reviews note declining maintenance. Long-time visitors still appreciate the privacy and river access, though you'll need to bring your own water or drive to nearby Jigger Johnson Campground to fill up.

White Mountain National Forest

Camp Penacook Shelter sits at 2,753 feet in White Mountain National Forest, offering a basic backcountry stop for through-hikers and overnight trekkers. The site includes one six-to-eight-person shelter and space for one small tent, with a vault toilet and a nearby stream for water. It's rated 4.6 out of 5 by 11 reviewers who value its utility as a dry place to sleep on longer trail trips.

White Mountain National Forest

Wildwood Campground offers 26 tent and primitive sites along the Wild Ammonoosuc River in White Mountain National Forest, about 5 miles east of North Woodstock. Sites run $24 per night and operate first-come, first-served from May through October. The campground sits at 1,362 feet elevation in dense woods of maple, birch, and evergreens. Cell service is nonexistent here. The nearest reception is east at Beaver Pond.

White Mountain National Forest

Beaver Brook Shelter sits at 3,750 feet on the north side of Asquam Ridge in the White Mountain National Forest, serving as a backcountry stop on the Appalachian Trail. The site accommodates roughly 8 people in the shelter itself, with 3 overflow tent sites for additional campers. No reviews exist yet to confirm fees or reservation requirements.

White Mountain National Forest

Coppermine Shelter sits at 2,106 feet on the Coppermine Trail in White Mountain National Forest, a backcountry spot built for 6 people. The basic shelter provides overhead cover near Bridal Veil Falls. No fees are listed, but expect a serious hike in and zero amenities. No privy, no tent platforms, just forest.

White Mountain National Forest

Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tentsite sits at the edge of Big Sawyer Pond, 1.5 miles from Sawyer River Road at 2,014 feet elevation. The site has one shelter that sleeps six and six tent platforms, each holding up to eight people. Scout troops and beginner backpackers use this spot for short overnight trips.

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Liberty Springs Tentsite sits at 3,816 feet on the slopes of Mt. Liberty, 0.3 miles below the Franconia Ridge Trail junction. The Appalachian Mountain Club maintains ten tent pads here: seven singles and three doubles. A composting privy and dishwashing station support Leave No Trace practices, and the namesake spring provides cold, clean water. Fees run $15 per night.