4.45109 reviewsPrice
$25/night
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Reservable
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Varies
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Not specified.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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US Route 302, Harts Locations, New Hampshire, 03812, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Fall foliage hikers who can book 11 months out and request a site away from Route 302. The Arethusa Falls Trail and AT are walkable from camp, sites like 22 handle big rigs without hookups, and Ranger Bob has a reputation for genuinely helping guests when things go sideways.
Road noise at Site 28 and its neighbors is real and reviewers consistently flag it. No electric, water, or sewer hookups means RVers relying on shore power have nowhere to plug in, and coin-operated showers plus bear country food storage add friction if you're used to a more deve
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Reference information about Dry River Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>6.3 miles along the Dry River Trail from Rt. 302 will bring you to one of the more remote shelters, Dry River Shelter #3. The shelter is a 3-sided structure that will sleep eight people with a rock fire ring in front of the shelter. There is no toilet at this shelter. The shelter sits along the Dry River and is approximately 2.5 miles from treeline and the Alpine zone south of the summit of Mt. Washington.</p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions here. Daytime highs in the mid-40s to mid-50s°F pair with crisp nights that often drop into the 20s and 30s, especially in October. Peak foliage hits the trails and overlooks hard, making it prime time for hiking and photography. Weekdays stay pleasantly uncrowded; weekends draw leaf-peepers. Wildlife viewing picks up as animals prepare for winter. Summer brings warmer weather suitable for river access and swimming, though afternoon showers are common. Winter transforms the area into a snowshoeing landscape, but you'll need to confirm seasonal campground access. Spring is dynamic. Temperatures climb gradually while April brings alternating rain and late-season snow.
Fall described as best season with peak foliage and crisp hiking conditions.
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Dry River Campground offers a variety of essential amenities in a woodland setting in Crawford Notch State Park. Key offerings include both flush and vault toilets, showers, potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, and laundry facilities. However, there are some limitations as there are no electricity, water, or sewer hookups available for RVs. Cell phone service is limited to non-existent, though there is a pay phone at the park office for emergencies. Firewood is available for purchase on-site for $6 a bundle (cash only). A dishwashing station is available near the bathroom facilities.
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Site 22 was noted as suitable for large RVs.
Site 28 was described as noisy due to proximity to the road.
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