4.1757 reviewsPrice
$22 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Mid-May to Mid-Octob...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 7% in state
Price
$22 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Mid-May to Mid-Octob...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 7% in state
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State Rt. 112, 6.1 miles west of Conway, NH, turn left at campground sign.
Hikers heading for Boulder Loop Trail or anglers chasing brook trout on the Swift River will find this ideal. The birch canopy, natural site spacing, and near-total cell blackout make it genuinely off-grid. Arrive by Thursday for summer weekends.
Younger campers and those outside the local cultural mainstream have documented run-ins with hosts that went beyond noise enforcement to sheriff calls over minor issues. No electric hookups, no dump station, and showers require a 6-mile drive on the Kancamagus.
Reference information about Blackberry Crossing Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Blackberry Crossing is unique in that is was a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp during the 1930's. There is a self-guided tour of the old camp within the campground. The campground has 26 sites that are available on a first come, first served basis. There are hand pumps for water and vault toilets. A short walk from the campground is the Albany Covered Bridge, The Nanamocomuck Ski Trail, and the Boulder Loop hiking trail. There are coin operated showers six miles west on the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112).</p>
The elevation is 800 feet. The campground has two loops and a spur. The spur is walk-in tent-only. The entire campground is heavily wooded with White birch. There is some light traffic noise from Rt. 112 (the Scenic Kancamagus Highway). The Swift River is across the Highway from the campground. The campground is the site of CCC Swift River Camp, Company 1177 with many of the building foundations and fireplace structures scattered throughout the campground. Swift River Camp was built in 1935 and disbanded in 1941; it had 251 enrollees. There is a nature program available at the nearby Russell-Colbath Historic Site on Saturday nights during the summer. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Limited winter use - sites are plowed, no water.
The water spigot is a hand pump.
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
In Conway, NH, at the intersection of State Rts. 16/116 and 112 (Kancamagus Highway), take State Rt. 112 west 6.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs sit in the mid-60s to mid-70s, nights drop to the 40s and 50s. The birch canopy provides decent shade for hot afternoons. Sites fill fast on summer weekends since everything's first-come. Winter turns the place into ski-trail access, but you'll need serious cold-weather gear. Spring and fall offer moderate temps and color changes, though mud season can make the loops messier than you'd want.
Summer offers most reliable conditions, canopy shade, family activities and cultural programs.
Blackberry Crossing Campground offers 26 sites nestled within a historic CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp. The campground features hand pumps for water and vault toilets. Potable water is not available on-site; instead, campers can use hand-pumped water from spigots. Reviews highlight clean facilities but note the rustic nature of amenities. Coin-operated showers are available six miles west along the Kancamagus Highway. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and some have built-in charcoal grills.
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