Overview
Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers who want to explore the southern White Mountains, including the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(12 of 25 campsites have Driveway Entry)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 8)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
Natural Features
The campground sits in a thick forest of northern hardwood trees, adjacent to the Mad River and surrounded by mountains.The national forest is home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the White Mountains.
Recreation
Hikers are drawn to the many trails in the area. Campers can easily access the Drakes Brook Trail (4.4 miles) and Sandwich Trail (3.9 miles), which form a loop that begins and ends near the campground.Water sports include fishing and kayaking. Anglers can cast a line for brook trout in the Mad River. A bit farther away is the Winnipesaukee River, which has a great 2.1-mile category I-II section of whitewater.Other activities such as summer concerts, a swimming area, golf course and the Gunstock ski resort are close by.Learn moreabout recreation in the national forest.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 30ft
tent-Up to 30ft
trailer-Up to 30ft
Nearby Attractions
Campers may want to take an afternoon to visit Gilford Beach, Dixon Point and Sandwich Beach, all near Waterville Campground.The facility is also close to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers night life, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities.