Wildwood
Campground · 25 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 25
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,299 ft
- Elevation
Overview
There are 26 non-reservable wooded sites with gravel pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. A self-service pay system collects the fees on a first come, first serve basis.
TIPS:
* Allow no more than 8 people and 2 vehicles per site and keep all equipment (including tents, tables and motor vehicles) on the graveled area. This will minimize compaction, allow low vegetation to grow, and enhance privacy between sites.
* Build all fires in the ring provided. “Only YOU can prevent forest fires,” says Smoky Bear. This will eliminate unsightly charcoal spots that soil camping equipment and clothing.
* Observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM. Turn off audio devices during these times and play them at a reasonable volume at all other times. See the bulletin board for the rules about operating generators.
* Gather only dead and down firewood.
Recreation
The picnic area is directly across from the campground, with it’s own water, waste containers, and restroom facilities. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the picnic pavilion. A riverside setting offers one of the most beautiful views of Mt. Moosilauke.
Facilities
Vault toilets are handicap accessible and equipped with cold water faucets. Refuse dumpster’s are provided; campers are encouraged to pack out their recyclables. There are no hookups, dump stations, showers or group camping sites available.
Natural Features
Moose are commonly seen along the banks of the Wild Ammonoosuc River. This river was the scene of major log drives in the 1900’s.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.Nearby Attractions
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
The facts
- Season: mid-May – mid-October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 25 bookable sites
- 26 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 3 Walk To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
26 campsites at Wildwood
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 HOST | — | Management | — | Gravel | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | — | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | — | Walk To | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | — | Walk To | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 8 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Walk To | — | Gravel | Hike In | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Wildwood Campground and Picnic Area is off Route 112, approximately 4 miles west of Lost River Reservation near Kinsman Notch and 9 miles from the town of North Woodstock. From 93 take Exit 32.
44.07510, -71.79368 · 44°4'30.4"N 71°47'37.2"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, 6.4 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 Wildwood
- Can you reserve a site at Wildwood?
- Yes, Wildwood is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Wildwood have?
- 26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Wildwood?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Wildwood?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Wildwood.
- Are campfires allowed at Wildwood?
- Campfires are allowed at Wildwood. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Wildwood also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wildwood's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Family Site Per site / per night $24.00
- Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Accessibility:
- This campground has accessible sites.
Camping near Wildwood
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- Big Rock 11.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Brook Shelter 3 mi · Campground
- Eliza Brook Shelter 3.1 mi · Campground
- Kinsman Pond Shelter 5.3 mi · Campground
- Coppermine Shelter 6.8 mi · Campground
- Jeffers Brook Shelter 7.2 mi · Campground
- Liberty Springs Tentsite 7.8 mi · Campground
- Tripoli Road Camping Area 9.6 mi · Campground
- Franconia Brook Tentsite 11.1 mi · Facility
- Thirteen Falls Tentsite 11.7 mi · Campground
Contact
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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