Cold River

Star4.37
23 reviews
WHITE MOUNTAIN

Quick Facts

Price

$24/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Allowed

RV Friendly

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Cold River
$24.00 - $24.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$24.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$24.00

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What Campers Say

4.37

Recommended

Based on 23 reviews

3 Google reviews

"Overall, Cold River Campground receives positive reviews for its quiet, rustic, and secluded setting. Many visitors appreciate the proximity to hiking trails and Basin Pond, though some noted issues with campsite surfaces and water availability."

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Fees & Passes at Cold River

$24/night

Campsite fees

Standard Site

Basic tent/RV spot

$24/night

Stay Limit: Maximum stay limit of 14 nights during any 30-day rolling period.

Prices verified December 7, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.



About Cold River

Tucked away in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, Cold River Campground offers an authentic wilderness escape where simplicity meets natural beauty. This intimate, rustic retreat features a thoughtfully designed single-loop layout that preserves the forest's tranquil atmosphere while providing essential amenities including accessible restrooms and a charming hand-pumped water source. Adventure beckons just beyond your tent flap, with scenic hiking trails threading through ancient forests and the pristine waters of Basin Pond inviting anglers and paddlers to explore its peaceful shores.
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Stay Limit
Maximum stay limit of 14 nights during any 30-day rolling period.
Guests Allowed Per Site
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Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed


Amenities available

Potable water
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Winter Activities
The nearby White Mountain National Forest offers winter recreation like skiing and snowshoeing, though these are not specific to the campground.
Water Sports
Opportunities for canoeing and possibly kayaking are available at Basin Pond.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are allowed

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Precipitation: 0%
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 19.9 mph
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Reviews from booking and map sources

4.4
23 reviews
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Cold River is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Overall, Cold River Campground receives positive reviews for its quiet, rustic, and secluded setting. Many visitors appreciate the proximity to hiking trails and Basin Pond, though some noted issues with campsite surfaces and water availability.
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Last updated December 7, 2025
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