Big Rock
Big Rock is a national forest campground in New Hampshire. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 44.04868, -71.56101
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- WMNF (603) 536-6100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Rock
Overview Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations. Recreation A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving. Facilities Vault toilets. Natural Features The name “Big Rock” was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970. Nearby Attractions 1. East Branch Pemigewasset River 2. Upper Lady’s Bath 3. Kancamagus Highway 4. Otter Rocks 5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area 6. Franconia Falls 7. Black Pond 8. The Flume 9. Indian Head 10. The Basin 11. Franconia Notch 12. Cannon Mountain Tram 13. Lost River Road 14. Kinsman Notch
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 34 designated routes (21 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rock | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Rock Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hancock | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Hancock Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Franconia Brook Campsites | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Franconia Brook Tentsite | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.