Hancock Campground (NH)
Campground · 54 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 54
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,139 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located at the western end of the scenic Kancamagus Highway, this campground serves as an excellent place to start your White Mountain adventure. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is the jumping off point for numerous hiking trails leading into the Pemigewasset Wilderness; the Kancamagus Highway is an extremely popular scenic byway with numerous hiking, picnic, and swimming spots; and the town of Lincoln offers many amenities. Hancock Campground has 56 wooded sites.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.The facts
- 54 bookable sites
- 56 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Hancock, Walk-In
Site types
- 46 Standard Nonelectric
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
56 campsites at Hancock Campground (NH)
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 HOST | Hancock | Management | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 35 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 38 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 39 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 40 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 41 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 42 HOST | Hancock | Management | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 44 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 45 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 46 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 47 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 48 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 49 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 50 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 51 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 52 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 53 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 54 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 55 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 56 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Hancock | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Walk-In | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Walk In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.06369, -71.59421 · 44°3'49.3"N 71°35'39.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 31 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 58 | 45 | 35 |
| Low °F | 8 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 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 Hancock Campground (NH)
- Can you reserve a site at Hancock Campground (NH)?
- Yes, Hancock Campground (NH) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hancock Campground (NH) have?
- 56 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Hancock Campground (NH)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hancock Campground (NH).
- Are campfires allowed at Hancock Campground (NH)?
- Campfires are allowed at Hancock Campground (NH). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hancock Campground (NH) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hancock Campground (NH)'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
Accessibility:
- This campground has accessible sites.
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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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