Cold River
Cold River is a national forest campground in New Hampshire. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 44.26444, -71.01333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 603-447-2166
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cold River
Overview Cold River Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country. Recreation The 4.5-mile Basin Trail leaves from nearby Basin Campground. Numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails lie within a short drive, including those in the Caribou Speckled Mountain Wilderness. Trout fishing is available in Basin Pond. The pond's calm waters are also ideal for canoeing. Learn more about recreation in the national forest. Facilities Cold River is a small facility with campsites organized around one loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided. Picnic areas are nearby. There are no showers or a dump station. Natural Features The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood and pine forest, a short distance from Evans Brook and the 23-acre Basin Pond. 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. Contact Info For facility specific i
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 36 designated routes (28 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold River Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Basin Pond Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Basin Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cold River Camp | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Blue Brook Tentsite | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Blue Brook Tent Site | National forest camping area | 2.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.