Basin Campground

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Overview

Basin Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing.

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

Hikers will enjoy exploring the 4.5-mile Basin Trail, which leaves from campground, and numerous other hiking and mountain biking trails within a short drive.

Trout fishing is available in Basin Pond. The pond's calm waters are also ideal for canoeing.

The area hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Facilities

Basin Campground hosts a mix of tent-only and standard sites along a single loop near Basin Pond. Accessible restrooms and drinking water are provided. There are no showers or a dump station.

Natural Features

The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood forest a short distance from the 23-acre Basin Pond.

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 town of Fryeburg, Maine has groceries, restaurants and gas. Campers might enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 13 sites
ADA accessible: 9 of 13 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Fryeburg, Maine, take Highway 113 north 15 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Ellen L

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Very beautiful and just what we needed! Thank you!

Stephanie G

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground is tiny and tucked away from town/road/noise - but the campsites are huge by White Mtn standards. Not a bad campsite in the place, all are pretty spacious, flat, and spaced out. Some are raised up a few steps from the parking, which I think just adds to the privacy of the sites the way some are positioned. Bathroom has running water (no showers) and were super clean and bright - there is a light outside that stays on all night so if you don't want that bothering you, maybe avoid sites 14 (next to) and 15 (across from). Peaceful forest sounds all night, frogs and barred owls. Close to trailheads along Rt 113 (Baldfaces, Caribou, Royce, Meader), with one being right at the pond at the campground entrance, so great base camp if you plan to go out to hike each day.

jiawei H

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Reviewed a month ago

Accidentally booked the exact same campsite as last time. This one has stairs from the parking space so it took us some effort to get our overland trailer pulled to the campsite… but overall it’s really nice. Hooray for the modern restroom. The trail is conveniently located next to the campground but it’s less interesting since the trails are covered with trees and had little space to view the foliage. Also this particular site has trees covering the top so you will expect unstable Starlink signals.

Alison H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great camp site, clean and well taken care of! Close walk to the basin as well.

Jill G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love Basin Campground!

David F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

site was very uneven with large rocks everwhere. major tripping hazard. it looke like someone dumped very rocky gravel and failed to spread it out. this was the site we have used for the last 10 years. this was a new development to us.

Availability

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