New Hampshire · published-coordinate region
Big Rock
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USDA Forest Service27Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
27Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations.
Recreation
A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving.
Facilities
Vault toilets.
Natural Features
The name “Big Rock” was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.
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
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 27 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
27
Vehicle limit
27
Vehicle length
16
Driveway entry
9
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Walk To
16
Standard Nonelectric
9
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
The campground is conveniently located off Exit 32 (the scenic Kancamagus Highway) from Interstate 93.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
27 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 27 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 10 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 11 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 12 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 13 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 14 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Pop Up: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 15 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Pop Up: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 16 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 18 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 19 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 20 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 21 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 22 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 23 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 24 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 25 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 26 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 27 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 28 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 3 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 4 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 5 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Rv: 26 ft Vehicle: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 6 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 7 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Pop Up: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 8 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Not reported One Car (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 9 Loop not specified Source updated: 2026-09-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: limit unknown Pop Up: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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