Osceola Vista Campground

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Overview

Osceola Vista is a popular spot for group camping and is located near a host of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and golfing.

Just minutes away, hiking enthusiasts will find the Sandwich Range Wilderness and 80 miles of the White Mountain National Forest's prime hiking trails.

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

Entrances to the Greeley Ponds National Scenic Area and Sandwich Range Wilderness are minutes away, much to the delight of hikers. Also convenient are two above tree-line hikes within eight minutes of the campground.

Just a few miles away at Campton Campground, curious campers can attend evening educational programs. Those who need a break from the woods can visit the resort down the road.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Facilities

This small campground features large open sites designed for bigger than average camping parties and large organized groups (up to 30 or 60 people per site). A mix of group, standard and tent-only sites are organized around a single loop. Showers are available 10 minutes away at Campton Campground.

Natural Features

The campground lies amidst northern hardwood forests, giving campsites a mix of sun and shade. The area is surrounded by mountains and close to the Mad and Winnipesaukee Rivers.

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 campground is located in close proximity to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers nightlife, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 12 sites
ADA accessible: 4 of 12 sites
Group sites: all 12 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 60 people

Directions

Take Highway 93 in New Hampshire to exit 28. Travel east on Highway 49 to Tripoli Road for 10 miles, and turn left onto Tripoli Road. Pass the Waterville Campground entrance sign, continue for 1.5 miles and bear right at the Mt. Tecumseh sign. Continue 1.6 miles to the Osceola Vista entrance on the right.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Kathy C

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful campsite with gorgeous Mountain Views. The property is very clean and well maintained. Other guests were super polite and everyone seemed to be respectful of the guidelines.

Dave S

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Just needed a closer shower

Charlotte O

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The property was very nice. Large sites that could fit multiple tents. The vault toilets were very clean. One water pump for all the sites is down a slight hill. Nobody was on site to check in but it was easy to locate everything based on the map on the website. Great location for an early start up Osceola.

Caitlyn N

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Great campground, quiet and small, incredibly clean bathrooms. Waterville Valley is a great location. Corcoran Pond right down the road is the perfect spot to spend the day.

Mary C

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Reviewed a year ago

We only needed one night but made, and paid for a reservation for 2 nights as one night was not allowed. I reserved site A, which was listed as a group site for up to 10 people, we had 8. When we arrived to the campground, it was completely empty and maybe 1/2 the sites had signs stating they were reserved, but none of the sites, including the one I reserved had my name on them. There was no host to be found and site A was tiny. It would not have accommodated 8 people, let alone 10. So we took a larger open site. We were happy with the site. Later a ranger came through and let us know there was only one host for 3 campgrounds and told us the rules, quiet hours at 10, etc. We were having a nice time until a VERY large group showed up that were extremely loud until well past 3am. With no host on site, there was no one to enforce quiet hours. There were others that had arrived as well that were kept awake by this loud group with no respect for others. The bathroom facilities are newer and were clean. Aside from this disruptive group, we enjoyed the campground but there really should have been a host on site or at least that came back through after quiet hours.

Mark N

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Reviewed a year ago

Very Nice Campground. Bathrooms were spotless. Hats off to the camp host and park staff. Quiet. Nice to be away from the road. So many of the forest campgrounds are close to state routes. Actually cell service here which helps checkng in at home. No showers, helps to know in advance.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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