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Hastings Campground

White Mountain National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Bethel, ME, ME

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (74 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Hastings Campground is located on Route 113 near the shore of Evans Brook in western Maine. It is situated in a rustic and remote part of White Mountain National Forest, not far from the towns of Gilead Me and Gorham, New Hampshire. Activities include fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Small, well-maintained federal campground on Evans Brook in White Mountain National Forest with excellent access to fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Campers consistently praise it as clean, quiet, and host-friendly with great swimming spots nearby.

Wildlife alert: Moose, snowshoe hare, common raccoon, and eastern chipmunk present in the area. Bird species include spruce grouse, pine grosbeak, and golden-crowned kinglet.

Insider tips for Hastings Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites Bring your own water and waste management; no hookups available Pit toilets only; no shower facilities at campground Access to paved circle via Evans Brook for recreation

Skip Hastings Campground if: You need RV hookups or shower facilities. You are sensitive to daytime road noise from Highway 113 traffic. You require a large campground with many amenities.

Best time to visit Hastings Campground: Summer — Verified camper reports of summer visits with river access and swimming; year-round operation but popular in warm months.

Nearby campgrounds: Basin Campground (Center Conway, NH), Cold River (Center Conway, NH), Barnes Field Campground (Gorham, NH), Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion (Gorham, NH).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hastings Campground

Cell signal at Hastings Campground (Bethel, ME): 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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    Bethel, ME, ME★ 4.4 (74 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Hastings Campground is located on Route 113 near the shore of Evans Brook in western Maine. It is situated in a rustic and remote part of White Mountain National Forest, not far from the towns of Gilead Me and Gorham, New Hampshire. Activities include fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV35 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites14 sites
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsCamp Host
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Restrooms

    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 RV hookups or shower facilities✕ You are sensitive to daytime road noise from Highway 113 traffic✕ You require a large campground with many amenities

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites

    Bring your own water and waste management; no hookups available

    Pit toilets only; no shower facilities at campground

    Access to paved circle via Evans Brook for recreation

    Best: Summer

    Verified camper reports of summer visits with river access and swimming; year-round operation but popular in warm months

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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, snowshoe hare, common raccoon, and eastern chipmunk present in the area. Bird species include spruce grouse, pine grosbeak, and golden-crowned kinglet.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    From Gilead, Maine, take Highway 113 south for 3 miles to campground.

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    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Hastings Campground cost per night?+
    Hastings Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Hastings Campground open?+
    Hastings Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Hastings Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Hastings Campground?+
    Hastings Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Hastings Campground?+
    Hastings Campground 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 Hastings Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hastings Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Hastings Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Hastings Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    $24 /night★ 4.4 (74)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Basin Campground

    Center Conway, NH

    From $30/night

    Cold River

    Center Conway, NH

    From $24/night

    Barnes Field Campground

    Gorham, NH

    From $20/night

    Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion

    Gorham, NH

    From $100/night

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