Campton Campground
White Mountain National Forest — riverside
Location: Thornton, NH, NH
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host
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Campton Campground is a large facility near White Mountain National Forest with many kid-friendly activities nearby including hiking and nature programs. It is conveniently located just two hours from Boston via U.S. Highway 93.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Red Fox, and North American Porcupine are present in the area. American Mink and Common Garter Snake also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Campton Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand This campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups at most sites Take Highway 49 (Mad River Road) east for 2 miles from Highway 93 exit 28
Skip Campton Campground if: You require RV hookups, as none are available at most sites. You need a campground with guaranteed year-round availability, as seasonal operations may affect access.
Best time to visit Campton Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Waterville Campground (Waterville Valley, NH), Osceola Vista Campground (Waterville Valley, NH), Russell Pond Campground (North Woodstock, NH), Big Rock (Lincoln, NH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Campton Campground
Cell signal at Campton Campground (Thornton, NH): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. With many kid-friendly activities nearby such as hiking and nature programs, the campground is especially popular with families. Highway 93, which travels through the middle of the state, and is just two hours from Boston.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
This campground is suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups at most sites
Take Highway 49 (Mad River Road) east for 2 miles from Highway 93 exit 28
Campground operates year-round per verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 93 in central New Hampshire, take exit 28 and follow Highway 49 (Mad River Road) east for 2 miles.
Campground entrance
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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