Russell Pond Campground

White Mountain National Forest

Off the beaten path, Russell Pond Campground is nestled into the hillside overlooking Russell Pond, a popular boating and fishing site (due in part to regular fish stocking by the State Fish and Game Department). The 84 campsites accommodate most any camping desires from tent camping to large RVs. The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country.

This hidden gem of a campground has both RV and tent sites that accommodate a variety of camping preferences. Water faucets are located a short walk from the campsites. There are flush toilets and hot showers (coin-operated). You can enjoy free interpretive nature programs at the amphitheater on summer Saturday evenings. At the pond, you will find a boat ramp, dock and beach.

Need to Know

• Two pets per site

• No switching sites upon arrival

• Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.

• Please Note: Site fee includes one RV with tow vehicle, tent sites include two vehicles. If space allows a third vehicle would be an additional fee paid at time of check in. 

• Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

• Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

• Visitors should be prepared for rugged trails and changing weather: Hike SafeHike Safe 

• Don't Move Firewood:To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.orgfor more information.

• Learn more about the White Mountain National Forest.

Natural Features

The campground lies amidst a beautiful forest of northern hardwoods that provide plenty of shade. The 40-acre spring fed Russell Pond provides many non-motorized, water based recreation opportunities. The White Mountains are home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the forest.

Nearby Attractions

Russell Pond Campground is only a short 6 miles from the famous Kancamagus National Scenic Byway which features many opportunities for scenic viewing, picnicking, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Families who need a break from the woods can explore miniature golf, a water sports park, train rides and gondolas in nearby towns. The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five Nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races. The area also contains 1,200 miles of hiking trails, including 160 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail.

Recreation

The White Mountains are a favorite among hikers. Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are within a short drive of the campground. Within the facility, nature programs are available on Saturday nights in July and August. Anglers can cast a line for trout in the pond which averages 33' in depth. Power boats are not permitted on the pond.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (603) 536-6100

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Located off Exit 31 (Tripoli Rd) off I-93. Head east on Tripoli Road; campground entrance on north side of road. Follow road 2 miles to campground (and a little slice of heaven).

Available Campsites

• Site A01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site F06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
• Site F01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site F05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
• Site F02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D11, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G11, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site G03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G10, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E13, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C10, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A04, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E14, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B04, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site F08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
• Site A09, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site G02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D10, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E11, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site D06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site A02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E06, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E09, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B02, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site F07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
• Site E12, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D04, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site B07, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C04, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site G01, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site F03, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site F04, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
• Site A08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site C05, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D09, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E10, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C09, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D08, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D12, Loop RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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