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

Sugarloaf 1 Campground

Sugarloaf 1 is a quiet, remote getaway in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington and 3 miles east of the small town of Twin Mountain, the campground is minutes away from hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, fishing and sightseeing opportunities. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country.

Reservable · Recreation.gov29 sites35 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Sugarloaf 2
Photo courtesy of Sugarloaf · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Bradley Brook Rx (prescribed burn) · 24 mi away · 1 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only13
Standard, no hookups4
Host/management12
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 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
002Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 2Yes
003Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 2Yes
004Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 2Yes
005StandardBack-in35GravelFull8 / 2YesYes
006Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 2Yes
010Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 2Yes
011StandardBack-in35GravelFull8 / 2YesYes
015Tent onlyBack-inGravelFull8 / 2
016StandardBack-in35GravelFull8 / 2YesYes
019Tent onlyGravelFull8 / 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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 005, 011, 016 are listed accessible

The campground is in a rustic setting. Campsites are well spaced around a single loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided. There is no dump station, and the nearest showers are 10 miles away.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sugarloaf 1 Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.12 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.45 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.06 inches of precipitationApril: 2.89 inches of precipitationMay: 3.78 inches of precipitationJune: 3.94 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.45 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.72 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.64 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.66 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.89 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.44 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.1°F averageFebruary: 18.1°F averageMarch: 27.9°F averageApril: 41.4°F averageMay: 53.2°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 66.6°F averageAugust: 64.7°F averageSeptember: 57.1°F averageOctober: 45.7°F averageNovember: 34.9°F averageDecember: 23.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Whitefield Mt Washington AP, 8 miles from the campground at 1,074 feet, station USW00054728 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 37 inches a year.

Getting there

From Twin Mountain, New Hampshire: Take State Highway 302 east for 3 miles. Turn right on Zealand Road and go 0.5 miles south to the campground. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Travel on State Highway 302 north for approximately 33.5 miles. After passing the Mount Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods ski resort, look for Zealand Road on your left.

Coordinates44.2603° N, 71.5047° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bradley Brook Rx

    24 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

Dump stationDump station ↗11 mi
Outdoor gearLahout's Country Clothing and Ski Shop ↗13.2 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Moose RV ↗45.2 mi

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Sugarloaf Campground, Wyoming

Worth a stop

The small town of Twin Mountain has a general store, gas station and restaurants. Numerous hiking trails, mountain biking trails and rock climbing routes are within a short drive of the campground, including the well-known Appalachian Trail. The Cog Railway provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors to ascend the western side of Mount Washington by train.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Sugarloaf
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Spruce Goose XC
    4.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Flat Iron XC
    1.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Rosebrook Snomo
    3.2 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, e-bike, snowmobile and 2 more
  • 0.4 mi
    Trestle
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Sugarloaf Snomo
    2.8 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, e-bike, snowmobile and 2 more

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

The facility sits along the banks of the Zealand River and not far from the cold, cascading Ammonoosuc River. Thick hardwood and pine forests fill the landscape. White Mountain 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 within its boundaries.

Recreation

Hiking is one of the biggest draws to the campground. The 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, New England's highest peak, is just minutes away. Access to the wild Ammonoosuc River is easy for campers wishing to fish for brook trout or wade in its cool waters during warmer summer months. The campground is in close proximity to Bretton Woods ski resort and the upscale Mount Washington Hotel.

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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    Cynthia Taylor-Miller, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

Sites at Sugarloaf 1 Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Sugarloaf 1 Campground have?

29 sites, including 13 tent-only sites and 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 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

Are there showers or a dump station at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

There is no dump station, and the nearest showers are 10 miles away.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sugarloaf 1 Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

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 Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

Sites 005, 011, and 016 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Sugarloaf 1 Campground?

Hiking is one of the biggest draws to the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Sugarloaf 1 Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Sugarloaf 2 Campground (0.2 mi), Hancock Campground (14.3 mi), and Big Rock (14.9 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby