Dolly Copp
White Mountain National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Gorham, NH, NH
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$44 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (235 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England’s tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains. Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors from all over to Dolly Copp. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire an
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dolly-copp to be notified when sites open up.
Large 168-site facility at the base of Mount Washington offering access to popular White Mountains hikes with lush forests and spectacular views. Campers praise spacious, level sites with good spacing and beautiful surroundings including river views.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Fisher, and American Marten present in area. Also Spruce Grouse, Wild Turkey, and Common Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Dolly Copp: Arrive early or book well in advance — this is a popular federal campground No cellular service (Verizon confirmed) — plan accordingly Showers are coin-operated — bring quarters Brook loop has particularly spacious and well-spaced sites
Skip Dolly Copp if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require campground office access outside business hours — office closes mid-afternoon. You need cellular service.
Best time to visit Dolly Copp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Barnes Field Campground (Gorham, NH), Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion (Gorham, NH), Black Mountain Cabin (JACKSON, NH), Basin Campground (Center Conway, NH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dolly Copp
Cell signal at Dolly Copp (Gorham, NH): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 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.
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England’s tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains. Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors from all over to Dolly Copp. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular forests in the country.For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.Dolly Copp is the largest campground within White Mountain National Forest.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early or book well in advance
this is a popular federal campground
No cellular service (Verizon confirmed)
plan accordingly
Showers are coin-operated
bring quarters
Brook loop has particularly spacious and well-spaced sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
From Gorham, New Hampshire: Take State Route 16 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto Dolly Copp Road and travel 0.5 miles to the campground. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Take Highway 302 to Glen. Turn right onto State Route 16 north and follow for about 22 miles. Turn left onto Dolly Copp Road and travel 0.5 miles to the campground.
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- 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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