Basin Campground

Chatham, NH

4.7(87 reviews)

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About this campground

Basin Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of Fryeburg, Maine. It is a small facility with access to hiking and mountain biking trails and proximity to a small pond for fishing and canoeing. 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. Basin Campground hosts a mix of tent-only and standard sites along a single loop near Basin Pond. Accessible restrooms and drinking water are provided. There are no showers or a dump station. The campground is in a pleasant mixed hardwood forest a short distance from the 23-acre Basin Pond. The national forest is 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 White Mountains.

What campers say

Basin Campground is a small, scenic, and generally peaceful site with well-spaced, private campsites and a lovely pond that attracts swimmers, hikers, and wildlife. Visitors praise the remote setting, clear night skies, and nearby trails; many appreciate that dogs are allowed. Practical tradeoffs include inconsistent restroom facilities - reports range from clean flush toilets to closed plumbing and temporary porta-potties - and limited cell reception. Swim users should be aware that leeches have been reported, and there have been occasional noisy groups and rare bear activity. Overall it’s a quiet, natural spot best for those seeking a low-service campground.

Our summary of 87 traveler reviews.