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New Hampshire
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Inside White Mountain National Forest
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Big Rock
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Overview 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. Recreation A variety of recreational opportunities exsist nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing and pleasure driving. Facilities Vault toilets. Natural Features 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 Interstate 93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic Kancamagus Highway. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970. Nearby Attractions 1. East Branch Pemigewasset River 2. Upper Lady’s Bath 3. Kancamagus Highway 4. Otter Rocks 5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area 6. Franconia Falls 7. Black Pond 8. The Flume 9. Indian Head 10. The Basin 11. Franconia Notch 12. Cannon Mountain Tram 13. Lost River Road 14. Kinsman Notch
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~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New Hampshire.
WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND
~13 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New Hampshire.
OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near New Hampshire.
Big Rock Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Vermont.
Hancock Campground
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Vermont.
Franconia Brook Campsites
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
Russell Pond
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
Tripoli Road Camping Area
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Vermont.
TRIPOLI RD
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wisconsin.
Osceola Vista Campground
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Vermont.