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).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold River
Cell signal at Cold River (Center Conway, 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates year-round per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Fryeburg, Maine, take Highway 113 north 15 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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