Campground

Hastings Campground

Facilities

Campsites are shaded and well-separated around a single loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided within the facility. The campground also has a large, open play area for kids.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a mixed hardwood forest at the base of Mt. Hastings and a short distance from Evans Brook and the Wild River. The 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.

Recreation

Within a short drive, campers can access numerous hiking trails of various levels, including a short, 2-mile trail that is great for families, as well as a more rigorous 9-mile trail on Mt. Hastings.

Fishing is available in nearby streams and rivers, and the famous Appalachian Trail is about a half-hour drive from the campground.

The area also hosts four alpine and five Nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Campers enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 21' 6.9998" N
Longitude
70° 59' 3.0001" W
From Gilead, Maine, take Highway 113 south for 3 miles to campground.

Need to Know

  • Must bring confirmation to campground; post confirmation number and requested information on fee envelope
  • Maximum two vehicles per site
  • First-come, first-served sites may be available
  • Campsite fee includes parking for ONE vehicle; additional fee of $5 per night will be collected upon arrival per additional vehicle(s)
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
  • Click here to learn more about the White Mountain National Forest
  • Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

    • Contact Information

    WHITE MOUNTAIN

    For campground inquiries, please call: 603-466-2713

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