U.S. Forest Service · White Mountain National Forest · New Hampshire

Dolly Copp

Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains. Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors from all over to Dolly Copp. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular forests in the country.

Reservable · Recreation.gov175 sites45 ft maxElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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Dolly Copp CG view of the IMPDolly CoppEntranceDolly Copp CG Entrance Station
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2fires
active
Bradley Brook Rx (prescribed burn) · 13 mi away · 1 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups73
Standard with electric53
Tent-only42
Host/management7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

168 sites in 13 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001BIGMStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo8 / 2
004BIGMElectricBack-in30GravelFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
005BIGMElectricBack-in20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
006BIGMElectricPull-through30GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
007BIGMElectricBack-in35GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
008BIGMStandardBack-in30GravelFullNoNo / –8 / 2Yes
009BIGMStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNoYes / –8 / 2Yes
010BIGMStandardBack-in40GravelPartialNoNo / –8 / 2Yes
011BIGMElectricPull-through20GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
012BIGMElectricBack-in30GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 002, 004, 005, 006 and 92 more are listed accessible

Dolly Copp is the largest campground within White Mountain National Forest. Sites are spacious and organized into several loops. Some sites have 30amp / 50 amp hookups. Coin operated showers, flush toilets, water spigots are located throughout the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

Seasonmid-May to mid-October
ForestWhite Mountain National Forest
FeesSingle Family Site Per site / per night $30.00. Trailhead Parking / Vehicle Access Per vehicle / per day $6.00. Electric Utility Hook-Up Extra service / per night $14.00. Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00

White Mountain National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dolly Copp10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.14 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.53 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.86 inches of precipitationApril: 3.45 inches of precipitationMay: 3.61 inches of precipitationJune: 4.22 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.21 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.02 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.52 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.92 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.52 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.27 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.5°F averageFebruary: 18.9°F averageMarch: 27.5°F averageApril: 40.8°F averageMay: 54.1°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 66.8°F averageAugust: 64.7°F averageSeptember: 57.2°F averageOctober: 45.6°F averageNovember: 34.5°F averageDecember: 23.5°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Gorham AP, 4 miles from the campground at 800 feet, station USC00273488 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 43 inches a year.

Getting there

From Gorham, New Hampshire: Take State Route 16 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto Dolly Copp Road and travel 0.5 miles to the campground. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Take Highway 302 to Glen. Turn right onto State Route 16 north and follow for about 22 miles. Turn left onto Dolly Copp Road and travel 0.5 miles to the campground.

Coordinates44.3328° N, 71.2194° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bradley Brook Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 1 acres

  • Prescribed
    South Jackman Rx

    35 mi from the campground · 39 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRagged Mountain Equipment ↗16.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25.9 mi
RV sales & serviceCall of the Wild RV Center ↗38.3 mi

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Explore

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DOLLY COPP CAMPGROUND ~ WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST

Worth a stop

Numerous hiking trails, mountain biking trails and rock climbing routes are within a short drive of the campground. The nearby towns of North Conway, Jackson and Gorham provide shops, restaurants, supplies and other conveniences. In clear weather, confident campers can try the drive up the steep Mount Washington Auto Road to catch a view from the Northeast's highest peak. Guided tours are also available. The Cog Railway ascends the other side of the mountain, and is about an hour drive from Dolly Copp.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Hayes Copp XC
    1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.5 mi
    Daniel Webster-Scout
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Great Gulf Link
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
  • 0.6 mi
    Great Gulf Link XC
    1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Imp ↗
    6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Great Gulf ↗
    6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside White Mountain National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Dolly Copp is situated in a mixed hardwood, spruce and pine forest at the base of 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. The Peabody River and Culhane Brook pass through the facility. The national forest is home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the White Mountains. Summer temperatures are often very pleasant; however mountain weather can change drastically, putting visitors at risk for exposure to cold, rain and snow even during summer. Campers should come prepared.

Recreation

The campground is a hub for hikes into the Presidential and Carter-Moriah Ranges. The Daniel Webster Scout Trail leads from the campground into the Great Gulf Wilderness on the northeast side of Mount Washington. Many more miles of trails can be accessed within a short drive. Within the facility, anglers can try their luck for brook trout in the creek and river. Families can learn more through educational programs presented on weekends in July and August. The end of the camping season may also bring great opportunities for viewing fall foliage.

Guidebooks for New Hampshire

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    Larry Pletcher and Greg Westrich, 2019
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  • Climbing New Hampshire's 48 4,000 Footers
    Eli Burakian, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dolly Copp?

Sites at Dolly Copp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Dolly Copp?

Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00. Trailhead Parking / Vehicle Access Per vehicle / per day $6.00. Electric Utility Hook-Up Extra service / per night $14.00.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dolly Copp?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Dolly Copp have?

175 sites, including 73 standard sites without power, 53 standard sites with power, and 42 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dolly Copp?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Dolly Copp have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Dolly Copp?

Coin operated showers, flush toilets, water spigots are located throughout the campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Dolly Copp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dolly Copp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dolly Copp?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Dolly Copp?

Sites 002, 004, 005, and 006 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 96 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Dolly Copp?

The campground is a hub for hikes into the Presidential and Carter-Moriah Ranges. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Dolly Copp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Barnes Field Campground (0.4 mi, partly first-come), Wild River Campground (7.9 mi, first-come), and Basin Campground (10.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby