US Forest Service
Near Gorham, New Hampshire: $24/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Mid-May through Columbus Day. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Gorham, New Hampshire
How much does camping at Dolly Copp Campground (White Mountain NF · Mt Washington) cost, and when is it open?
Dolly Copp Campground (White Mountain NF · Mt Washington) near Gorham, New Hampshire (US Forest Service) — camping fee $24/night, season Mid-May through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$24/night
Season open
Mid-May through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Largest USFS camp in the East (176 sites). Mt Washington Auto Road 5 mi. Pinkham Notch ranger station nearby for backcountry permits + weather updates (most extreme in the East).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at fs.usda.govOn site
Book it right
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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