Sugarloaf 1 Campground
White Mountain National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bretton Woods, NH, NH
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (86 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sugarloaf 1 is a quiet, remote getaway in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington and 3 miles east of the small town of Twin Mountain, the campground is minutes away from hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, fishing and sightseeing opportunities. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing
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Sugarloaf 1 is a quiet, remote campground in the White Mountains near Mount Washington with access to hiking, fishing, and scenic driving. Campers praise its cleanliness and suitability as a base camp for the Jefferson area with nearby trails.
Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, Coyote, American Marten, Barred Owl, Ruffed Grouse, Canada Jay, Eastern Box Turtle, and Northern Ringneck Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sugarloaf 1 Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Choose sites carefully; some are better suited for tents while others accommodate RVs Bring your own water containers for drinking water
Skip Sugarloaf 1 Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require full-service amenities like dishwashing stations. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Sugarloaf 1 Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period.
Nearby campgrounds: Sugarloaf 2 Campground (Bretton Woods, NH), Hancock Campground (Nh) (Lincoln, NH), Big Rock (Lincoln, NH), Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion (Gorham, NH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sugarloaf 1 Campground
Cell signal at Sugarloaf 1 Campground (Bretton Woods, NH): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
Sugarloaf 1 is a quiet, remote getaway in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington and 3 miles east of the small town of Twin Mountain, the campground is minutes away from hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, fishing and sightseeing opportunities. 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 popular federal campground
Choose sites carefully; some are better suited for tents while others accommodate RVs
Bring your own water containers for drinking water
Campground operates seasonally during this period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Twin Mountain, New Hampshire: Take State Highway 302 east for 3 miles. Turn right on Zealand Road and go 0.5 miles south to the campground. From North Conway, New Hampshire: Travel on State Highway 302 north for approximately 33.5 miles. After passing the Mount Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods ski resort, look for Zealand Road on your left. Turn left on Zealand Road and go 0.5 miles south 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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