Big Rock
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Walk-in | 16 |
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
27 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Walk-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Walk-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 9 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Walk-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 11 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Vault toilets.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | mid-May to mid-October |
| Forest | White Mountain National Forest |
| 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
The campground is conveniently located off Exit 32 (the scenic Kancamagus Highway) from Interstate 93.
| Coordinates | 44.0487° N, 71.5610° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSouth Jackman Rx
25 mi from the campground · 39 acres
- PrescribedBradley Brook Rx
29 mi from the campground · 1 acres
- PrescribedMorse Rx
42 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 ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Moose RV ↗ | 34.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Big Rock Campground White Mountain National Forest - CampgroundViews.com
Worth a stop
1. 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
- 1.1 miOtter Rocks Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 5.9 miLivermore N Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.7 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miDiscovery ↗1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miDiscovery Spur0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miEast Side ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miLincoln Woods2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miEast Pond ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miHancock Notch Trail ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miLincoln Woods Trailhead ↗White Mountain National Forest
- 1.8 miEast Pond Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy) ↗White Mountain National Forest
- 1.9 miHancock Notch Trailhead ↗White Mountain National Forest
- 2.5 miGreeley Pond Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy) ↗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
- 1.3 miPemigewasset Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 45,809 acres
- 6.2 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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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.
Recreation
A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Rock?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Big Rock?
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 Big Rock?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Rock have?
28 sites, including 16 walk-in sites, 9 standard sites without power, and 2 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Big Rock?
The longest site here provides 40 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 pets allowed at Big Rock?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Rock. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Big Rock?
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 Big Rock is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hancock Campground (1.9 mi), Russell Pond Campground (5.2 mi, partly first-come), and Osceola Vista Campground (5.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby