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Wildwood

White Mountain National Forest — riverside

Location: Woodsville, NH, NH

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Season: May through October

There are 26 non-reservable wooded sites with gravel pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. A self-service pay system collects the fees on a first come, first serve basis. TIPS: * Allow no more than 8 people and 2 vehicles per site and keep all equipment (including tents, tables and motor vehicles) on the graveled area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

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

Well-maintained Federal campground with clean vault toilets and spacious, well-separated wooded sites on gravel pads. River access with scenic fall foliage and peaceful natural setting.

Wildlife alert: Moose, North American River Otter, North American Porcupine, American Red Squirrel, Canada Jay, Swainson's Thrush, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Wildwood: Keep all equipment (tents, tables, vehicles) on graveled areas only to minimize site compaction Maximum 8 people and 2 vehicles per site Self-service pay system operates first-come, first-serve basis

Skip Wildwood if: You need hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You prefer reservations - all 26 sites are non-reservable. You visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Wildwood: Late September — Beautiful fall colors documented by campers who visited last weekend in September.

Nearby campgrounds: Russell Pond Campground (North Woodstock, NH), Hancock Campground (Nh) (Lincoln, NH), Big Rock (Lincoln, NH), Osceola Vista Campground (Waterville Valley, NH).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wildwood

Cell signal at Wildwood (Woodsville, 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.

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Woodsville, NH, NH★ 4.4 (44 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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There are 26 non-reservable wooded sites with gravel pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. A self-service pay system collects the fees on a first come, first serve basis. TIPS: * Allow no more than 8 people and 2 vehicles per site and keep all equipment (including tents, tables and motor vehicles) on the graveled area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

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 hookups - no hookups available at most sites✕ You prefer reservations - all 26 sites are non-reservable✕ You visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Keep all equipment (tents, tables, vehicles) on graveled areas only to minimize site compaction

Maximum 8 people and 2 vehicles per site

Self-service pay system operates first-come, first-serve basis

Best: Late September

Beautiful fall colors documented by campers who visited last weekend in September

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, North American River Otter, North American Porcupine, American Red Squirrel, Canada Jay, Swainson's Thrush, and Common Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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WMNF (603) 536-6100· White Mountain National Forest
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Getting there →

Wildwood Campground and Picnic Area is off Route 112, approximately 4 miles west of Lost River Reservation near Kinsman Notch and 9 miles from the town of North Woodstock. From 93 take Exit 32.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Wildwood cost per night?+
Wildwood costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Wildwood open?+
Wildwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wildwood have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Wildwood?+
Wildwood can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Wildwood?+
Wildwood 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 Wildwood?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wildwood is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wildwood open, and what are check-in times?+
Wildwood is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 4.4 (44)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Russell Pond Campground

North Woodstock, NH

From $30/night

Hancock Campground (Nh)

Lincoln, NH

From $30/night

Big Rock

Lincoln, NH

From $30/night

Osceola Vista Campground

Waterville Valley, NH

From $50/night

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