New Hampshire Covered Bridges · covered bridges
New Hampshire Covered Bridges
New Hampshire's official tourism site lists 54 covered bridges scattered across the state — and notes they were the first type of historic structure specifically protected by state law in New Hampshire. The state points out that only about 750 covered bridges remain in the entire US, with many of those surviving here, from White Mountain river crossings to quiet valley lanes. Because they're spread statewide, plan an RV tour as a region-by-region route, leaning into late-September-to-mid-October foliage when the bridges photograph best against turning hardwoods.
Best season
Late September through mid-October for White Mountains and river-valley foliage
Bridges & era
54 covered bridges · Historic timber spans
Where
Statewide across New Hampshire, with notable spans in the Connecticut River valley and White Mountains
Nearest RV base
White Mountain National Forest campgrounds and state-park campgrounds make practical RV bases for touring New Hampshire's covered bridges region by region; plan it as a multi-stop route rather than one stop.
Drive it safely
New Hampshire's covered bridges are protected historic timber structures with strict weight and height limits — do not attempt to drive an RV through one. Park clear of the roadway, watch for one-lane approaches and oncoming local traffic, and walk in to view and photograph each span.
Plan the route with the official source: Visit NH — Official State of New Hampshire Tourism .