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Jigger Johnson Campground
6 mi southwest of Bartlett, NH · No signal at camp
About Jigger Johnson Campground
Named after Jigger Johnson, an almost legendary north country woods boss during the regions colorful logging era, this campground is located along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The Swift River flows behind the campground and a short trail connects to the Russell-Colbath Historic Site. Its central location makes it ideal for hiking, biking, and other recreational activities in the National Forest.
- 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: USFS - White Mountain National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Bartlett, NH · 43.99789, -71.33393
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jigger/Colbath Link | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Rail 'N River Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Oliverian Brook Trail | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Sawyer Pond Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 5.8 mi |
| Brunel Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Unh Trail | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 3.8 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.1 mi
Water fill-up: 12.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Russell-Colbath Barn 0.2 mi
- Radeke Cabin 1.7 mi
- Passaconaway Campground 1.8 mi
- Camp Rich Tentsite 4.1 mi
- Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tentsite 4.3 mi
- Camp Penacook Shelter 4.3 mi