State Park / State Forest
Near Franconia, New Hampshire: $27–$32/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Mid-May through Columbus Day. Book 11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Franconia, New Hampshire
How much does camping at Lafayette Place Campground (Franconia Notch SP) cost, and when is it open?
Lafayette Place Campground (Franconia Notch SP) near Franconia, New Hampshire (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $27–$32/night, season Mid-May through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$27–$32/night
Season open
Mid-May through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via NH State Parks portal
The insider read
Inside Franconia Notch — Cannon Mountain + Old Man of the Mountain (memorial) + The Basin all walkable. Spring fed pool. Books out Sept-Oct leaf weekends instantly.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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