Lafayette Place Campground

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Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia NH 03580
Franconia, NH 03580

In the heart of Franconia Notch State Park, Lafayette Place Campground is the camping and hiking hub for the park. It provides a great base from which to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and many attractions in the White Mountains. Information about hiking trails, safety, and the natural and cultural history of the park is available at the cabin near the campground entrance. A lodge houses a registration desk and offers a selection of camping supplies. Each campsite is wooded and has a picnic table, car parking, and an open fireplace. There are coin-operated showers and a camp store. Lafayette Campground provides 97 wooded tent sites - 88 are by reservation only, 1 is for youth group reservations, and 7 are for first-come/first-served campers. Self-service/self-pay camping with limited staffing and facilities is available during the off-season.

Camp site features

Across 97 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 97 sites
  • Picnic table: all 97 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 97 sites
  • Longest RV: 28 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Park Information Primitive Camping Season: Comfort stations such as flush toilets and running water may not be available. A pit toilet will be made available during this time. Store and office hours may be limited. Please call the park directly if you have any questions. NO hook up sites at this campground. Reserved camping with full staffing and facilities will be available from late-May through early-Oct. Camping with limited staffing and no facilities are available at all other times of the year. No water service after mid-October. There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the visitors center. Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911 Park office phone number - 603-823-8800 Pet Policy Pets are not permitted at this park. For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks Cancellation & Refund Policy: There is a new cancellation policy in effect as of 2/1/2024 Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date. Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date. NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather. If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the Reserve America Call Center at 1-877-647-2757 Any refund requests occurring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301 Booking Rules: The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day. For Lafayette youth group reservations please contact 603-271-3556.Youth Groups are NOT allowed on family sites. Fee Information: The nightly base site fee pays for 2 adults only and up to 4 dependent children under 18. You must be 18 to register for a campsite. Extra adults are $10 per night. Additional children are $5 per night NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH Seniors must bring their NH photo ID for discount verification. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. NH State Employees must bring their State ID or current paystub for discount to be applied. Site Rules: No more than 2 tents can occupy a standard (non-group) site at any time. Only 1 trailer, pop-up, or RV (camping unit) per site at any time.

Directions

Franconia Notch State Park is located on I-93 - the following exit numbers will help you when in the notch. There are pull-offs between Exit 34A & 34B.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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