Cold River

White Mountain National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Center Conway, NH, NH

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (35 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Cold River Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Small, rustic facility in White Mountain National Forest with access to hiking, mountain biking trails, and fishing at a nearby pond. Google reviews average 4.5/5 stars with campers praising the gorgeous grounds and peaceful mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Moose present in the area; also Eastern Chipmunk, Common Yellowthroat, Magnolia Warbler, Winter Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Common Garter Snake, and Eastern Painted Turtle.

Insider tips for Cold River: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Camp host on-site for assistance

Skip Cold River if: You require RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You need a large campground with many site options.

Best time to visit Cold River: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Basin Campground (Center Conway, NH), Hastings Campground (Bethel, ME), Doublehead Cabin (JACKSON, NH), Black Mountain Cabin (JACKSON, NH).