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Dolly Copp

4 mi south of Gorham, NH · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Dolly Copp

Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains. Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors from all over to Dolly Copp. 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 hub for hikes into the Presidential and Carter-Moriah Ranges. The Daniel Webster Scout Trail leads from the campground into the Great Gulf Wilderness on the northeast side of Mount Washington. Many more miles of trails can be accessed within a short drive. Within the facility, anglers can try their luck…

  • Fees: - Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00 - Trailhead Parking / Vehicle Access Per vehicle / per day $6.00 - Electric Utility…
  • Season: mid-May – mid-October
  • Managed by: White Mountain National Forest, USFS - White Mountain National Forest
  • Where: 4 mi south of Gorham, NH · 44.33278, -71.21944
  • Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.

Things to do:

FishingHikingBikingWildlife & birdingClimbingHistory & culture

Amenities:

ToiletsTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

26°
6°Jan
29°
8°Feb
37°
16°Mar
51°
27°Apr
64°
38°May
72°
48°Jun
77°
53°Jul
75°
52°Aug
68°
44°Sep
55°
35°Oct
42°
25°Nov
31°
14°Dec

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.

See Dolly Copp from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Daniel Webster-ScoutHiking0.5 mi3.2 mi
Great Gulf LinkHiking0.6 mi1.0 mi
ImpHiking0.7 mi5.9 mi
Pine LinkHiking1.3 mi3.4 mi
Great GulfHiking1.4 mi6.6 mi
Pine Mountain RoadHiking1.6 mi1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

T-Mobile 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 15.6 mi
Propane: 4.8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.