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Barnes Field Campground
4 mi south of Gorham, NH · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Barnes Field Campground
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire, at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Barnes Field Campground provides a scenic and private space for organizations, families and others to gather. The campground is one of a few in the area that remains open in winter, providing first-come, first-served winter camping for individuals or groups. It is adjacent to Dolly Copp Campground. Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors to Barnes Field, which also provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular forests in the country. The campground is a popular spot for groups to camp, picnic and hike. It is a hub for hikes into the…
- Fees: - Group Site (1-10 People) Per group / per night $50.00 - Group Site (11-20 People) Per group / per night $61.00 - Group Site (21-30…
- Managed by: White Mountain National Forest, USFS - White Mountain National Forest
- Where: 4 mi south of Gorham, NH · 44.33889, -71.21861
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster-Scout | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Link | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Great Gulf Link | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Imp | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 5.9 mi |
| Pine Mountain Road | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Ledge | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.7 mi
Propane: 4.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Dolly Copp 0.4 mi
- Androscoggin Ranger District 1.6 mi
- Osgood Tentsite 2.8 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi SW of Gorham 3.3 mi
- Valley Way Tentsite 3.5 mi
- Imp Shelter 3.5 mi