Hastings Campground

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Overview

Hastings Campground is located on Route 113 near the shore of Evans Brook in western Maine. It is situated in a rustic and remote part of White Mountain National Forest, not far from the towns of Gilead Me and Gorham, New Hampshire. Activities include fishing, hiking and mountain biking. 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

Within a short drive, campers can access numerous hiking trails of various levels, including a short, 2-mile trail that is great for families, as well as a more rigorous 9-mile trail on Mt. Hastings.

Fishing is available in nearby streams and rivers, and the famous Appalachian Trail is about a half-hour drive from the campground.

The area also 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

Campsites are shaded and well-separated around a single loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided within the facility. The campground also has a large, open play area for kids.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a mixed hardwood forest at the base of Mt. Hastings and a short distance from Evans Brook and the Wild River. The 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.

Nearby Attractions

Campers enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 14 sites
ADA accessible: all 14 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Gilead, Maine, take Highway 113 south for 3 miles to campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Gretchen P

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Reviewed a month ago

Wonderful campground

Gretchen P

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Reviewed a month ago

Excellent small campground for the family

Matthew M

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Reviewed a month ago

I came here for a trip in the White Mountains nearby, and chose this camp as it was relatively easy to reserve and not too expensive per night. First, getting here is relatively straight forward. From either direction on US Route 2, turn onto Maine 113 and continue south until you see the signage, can't miss it. Though, keep in mind that this road is unmaintained per winter. The campground itself is spacious with most sites being private and separated by trees. There are two pit toilet buildings in the camp, one on each side, which are very clean. There is signage with a map of the surrounding area and two metal units for storing items that have a scent (like, food or toothpaste), and also a spigot for water. The site, at least when I was there, was silent for 95% of the night. The occasional sounds of a car driving on the road nearby or the screeching of an owl woke me up. Reserving through recreation.gov is easy enough, or, you can try to get a first-come first-serve site. I paid $24 per night via reservation. One highlight is the steep yet absolutely rewarding hike up the elevation north of camp, which beings you to an overview of the Wild River Valley and a formidable view of the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. 100% recommend this camp and will be here again when I return to Maine and New Hampshire.

Stacey A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Always a favorite spot. Aside from the hosts generator running near continuously, the place was very quiet! Facilities were fine, though we use a camper so did t. We’d much aside from what we had with us.

Burke G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Area clean and bathrooms was clean , are needs to be regraded as it rain on us for two of four days with no run off.

Gloria B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Sit by the river, and enjoy life!

Availability

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