Hancock Campground
Located at the western end of the scenic Kancamagus Highway, this campground serves as an excellent place to start your White Mountain adventure. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is the jumping off point for numerous hiking trails leading into the Pemigewasset Wilderness; the Kancamagus Highway is an extremely popular scenic byway with numerous hiking, picnic, and swimming spots; and the town of Lincoln offers many amenities. Hancock Campground has 56 wooded sites.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 46 |
| Tent-only | 8 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
54 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | Hancock | Standard | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | White Mountain National Forest |
| Booking | Some sites are now reservable. Reserve sites online through recreation.gov or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00. Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00 |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.0637° N, 71.5942° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSouth Jackman Rx
27 mi from the campground · 39 acres
- PrescribedBradley Brook Rx
30 mi from the campground · 1 acres
- PrescribedMorse Rx
44 mi from the campground · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Village Ski and Snowboard ↗ | 3.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Moose RV ↗ | 36.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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April Camping Adventure Hancock Campground 2023
Worth a stop
- 3 miOtter Rocks Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 7.8 miLivermore N Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.4 miCoppermine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miEast Side ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miLincoln Woods2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miOsseo4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miDiscovery ↗1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miDiscovery Spur0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miBlack Pond0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miLincoln Woods Trailhead ↗White Mountain National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside White Mountain National Forest.
- inWhite Mountain National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 946,821 acres
- 1.1 miPemigewasset Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 45,809 acres
- 8.1 miSandwich Range Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 35,301 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hancock Campground?
Sites at Hancock Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Some sites are now reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hancock Campground?
Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00. Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hancock Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hancock Campground have?
56 sites, including 46 standard sites without power and 8 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Hancock Campground?
Hancock Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hancock Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hancock Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hancock Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Hancock Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Rock (1.9 mi, partly first-come), Russell Pond Campground (4.7 mi, partly first-come), and Osceola Vista Campground (7.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby