Basin Campground
Campground · New Hampshire · 13 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 13
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 9
- Accessible sites
- 711 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Basin 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
Hikers will enjoy exploring the 4.5-mile Basin Trail, which leaves from campground, and numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails within a short drive.Trout fishing is available in Basin Pond. The pond's calm waters are also ideal for canoeing.
The area hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
Basin Campground hosts a mix of tent-only and standard sites along a single loop near Basin Pond. Accessible restrooms and drinking water are provided. There are no showers or a dump station.Natural Features
The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood forest a short distance from 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 information, please call (802) 289-0970.Nearby Attractions
The town of Fryeburg, Maine has groceries, restaurants and gas. Campers might enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.The facts
- Season: Mid-May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 13 bookable sites
- 21 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 9 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: BASN, MANAGEMENT SITES
Site types
- 8 Management
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
- 5 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
21 campsites at Basin Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | BASN | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | BASN | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | BASN | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | BASN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 | BASN | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | BASN | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| XXX1 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX2 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX3 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX4 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX5 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX6 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX7 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX8 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Fryeburg, Maine, take Highway 113 north 15 miles to the campground.
44.26750, -71.02278 · 44°16'3.0"N 71°1'22.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Basin Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Basin Campground?
- Yes, Basin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Basin Campground have?
- 21 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Basin Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Basin Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Basin Campground.
Also listed by
Basin Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Basin Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00
- Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Camping near Basin Campground
- Cold River 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hastings Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Doublehead Cabin 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Baldface Shelter 3 mi · Campground
- Wild River Campground 3.3 mi · Campground
- Wild River / Basin Trailhead 3.4 mi · Facility
- Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead 4.3 mi · Facility
- Roost North Trailhead 6.4 mi · Facility
- Slippery Brook Trailhead 6.8 mi · Facility
- Mountain Pond Shelter 7 mi · Campground
- Imp Shelter 7.6 mi · Campground
- Rattle River Shelter 8.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 603-447-5448
- Email whitemountaincampgrounds@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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