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Big Rock
6 mi east of Lincoln, NH · No signal at camp
About Big Rock
Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water, electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis and reservations. A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving. Vault toilets. The name “Big Rock” was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable shortly after entering the campground. Big Rock campground is a developed recreation area administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged for the use of this area and is collected through a self-service pay system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near…
- Fees: - Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00 - Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
- Season: mid-May – mid-October
- Managed by: White Mountain National Forest, USFS - White Mountain National Forest
- Where: 6 mi east of Lincoln, NH · 44.04868, -71.561
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Discovery Spur | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| East Pond | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 4.8 mi |
| East Side | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Lincoln Woods | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Hancock Notch Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 6.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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: 6.3 mi
Water fill-up: 11.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Hancock Campground 2 mi
- Franconia Brook Tentsite 3.6 mi
- Russell Pond Campground 5.2 mi
- Tripoli Road Camping Area 5.2 mi
- Osceola Vista Campground 5.7 mi
- Country Bumpkins Campground 6.4 mi