Cold River
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About Cold River
Cold River is a national park campground at White Mountain National Forest in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Cold River is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 1407 reviews.
Other campgrounds at White Mountain National Forest include Basin Campground, Hastings Campground, Doublehead Cabin, Black Mountain Cabin and Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 9 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 16
Location
Address
Carroll County, New Hampshire
Coordinates
44.2644, -71.0133
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 56 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Basin Campground
White Mountain National Forest
Hastings Campground
White Mountain National Forest
Doublehead Cabin
White Mountain National Forest
Black Mountain Cabin
White Mountain National Forest
Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion
White Mountain National Forest
Dolly Copp
White Mountain National Forest
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Cold River FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cold River?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cold River?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cold River. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cold River right now?
Cold River is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Cold River located?
Cold River is located in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire.
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