Osceola Vista Campground
Campground · New Hampshire · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1,663 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Osceola Vista is a popular spot for group camping and is located near a host of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and golfing.Just minutes away, hiking enthusiasts will find the Sandwich Range Wilderness and 80 miles of the White Mountain National Forest's prime hiking trails.
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
Entrances to the Greeley Ponds National Scenic Area and Sandwich Range Wilderness are minutes away, much to the delight of hikers. Also convenient are two above tree-line hikes within eight minutes of the campground.Just a few miles away at Campton Campground, curious campers can attend evening educational programs. Those who need a break from the woods can visit the resort down the road.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
This small campground features large open sites designed for bigger than average camping parties and large organized groups (up to 30 or 60 people per site). A mix of group, standard and tent-only sites are organized around a single loop. Showers are available 10 minutes away at Campton Campground.Natural Features
The campground lies amidst northern hardwood forests, giving campsites a mix of sun and shade. The area is surrounded by mountains and close to the Mad and Winnipesaukee Rivers.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 campground is located in close proximity to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers nightlife, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.The facts
- Season: mid-May – mid-October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 12 bookable sites
- 16 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: G-H, MANAGEMENT SITES, OSCE
Site types
- 8 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 4 Management
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
16 campsites at Osceola Vista Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | G-H | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 30 ft | 60 | ♿ 🐾 |
| H | G-H | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 30 ft | 60 | ♿ 🐾 |
| XXX | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | ♿ |
| XXX1 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX2 | MANAGEMENT SITES | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| A | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 40 ft | 60 | ♿ 🐾 |
| C | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| CH HOST | OSCE | Management | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| D | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E | OSCE | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| F | OSCE | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| I | OSCE | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| J | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 30 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
| K | OSCE | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| L | OSCE | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Take Highway 93 in New Hampshire to exit 28. Travel east on Highway 49 to Tripoli Road for 10 miles, and turn left onto Tripoli Road. Pass the Waterville Campground entrance sign, continue for 1.5 miles and bear right at the Mt. Tecumseh sign. Continue 1.6 miles to the Osceola Vista entrance on the right.
43.97253, -71.51878 · 43°58'21.1"N 71°31'7.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 30 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 56 | 43 | 33 |
| Low °F | 6 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 40 | 49 | 54 | 52 | 45 | 34 | 25 | 14 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Osceola Vista Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Osceola Vista Campground?
- Yes, Osceola Vista Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Osceola Vista Campground have?
- 16 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Osceola Vista Campground?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Osceola Vista Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Osceola Vista Campground.
Also listed by
Osceola Vista Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Osceola Vista Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Site (1-10 People) Per group / per night $50.00
- Group Site (11-20 People) Per group / per night $61.00
- Group Site (21-30 People) Per group / per night $72.00
- Group Site (31-40 People) Per group / per night $83.00
- Group Site (41-100 People) Per group / per night $94.00
- Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Accessibility:
- This campground has accessible sites.
Camping near Osceola Vista Campground
- Waterville Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Rock 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Russell Pond Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hancock Campground (NH) 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Radeke Cabin 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Campton Campground 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Flat Mountain Pond Shelter 5.3 mi · Campground
- Tripoli Road Camping Area 6 mi · Campground
- Passaconaway Campground 7.6 mi · Campground
- Algonquin Trailhead 7.7 mi · Facility
- Sawyer Pond Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy) 8.3 mi · Facility
- Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tentsite 8.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 603-536-6100
- 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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