Big Rock

White Mountain National Forest — riverside

Location: Lincoln, NH, NH

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (60 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-rock-nh to be notified when sites open up.

Big Rock offers 27-28 wooded sites with picnic tables and parking suitable for small trailers and motorhomes near the scenic Kancamagus Highway. Recreation opportunities include swimming, fishing, and hiking.

Wildlife alert: Moose and Eastern Moose present in area; also American Marten, Fisher, Canada Jay, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker, Blackpoll Warbler, and American Red Squirrel

Insider tips for Big Rock: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Eight sites share common parking; most sites have individual parking suitable for small trailers and motorhomes First-come, first-serve sites available in addition to reservations

Skip Big Rock if: You need water, electrical, or sewage hookups - none are provided. You require camping outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You have a large RV - sites are suitable only for small trailers and motorhomes.

Best time to visit Big Rock: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hancock Campground (Nh) (Lincoln, NH), Russell Pond Campground (North Woodstock, NH), Osceola Vista Campground (Waterville Valley, NH), Waterville Campground (Waterville Valley, NH).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Rock

Cell signal at Big Rock (Lincoln, NH): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Lincoln, NH, NH★ 4.4 (60 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water, electrical, or sewage hookups - none are provided✕ You require camping outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ You have a large RV - sites are suitable only for small trailers and motorhomes

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand

Eight sites share common parking; most sites have individual parking suitable for small trailers and motorhomes

First-come, first-serve sites available in addition to reservations

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose and Eastern Moose present in area; also American Marten, Fisher, Canada Jay, Red Crossbill, Pileated Woodpecker, Blackpoll Warbler, and American Red Squirrel

Location

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WMNF (603) 536-6100· White Mountain National Forest
Getting there →

The campground is conveniently located off Exit 32 (the scenic Kancamagus Highway) from Interstate 93.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White Mountain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at White Mountain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Big Rock cost per night?+
Big Rock costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Big Rock open?+
Big Rock is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Rock have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Rock?+
Big Rock can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Big Rock?+
Big Rock is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Rock?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Rock is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Rock open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Rock is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 4.4 (60)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Hancock Campground (Nh)

Lincoln, NH

From $30/night

Russell Pond Campground

North Woodstock, NH

From $30/night

Osceola Vista Campground

Waterville Valley, NH

From $50/night

Waterville Campground

Waterville Valley, NH

From $24/night

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