Hancock Campground

Lincoln, NH

4.7(258 reviews)

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About this campground

Hancock Campground in White Mountain National Forest near Lincoln New Hampshire offers primitive RV and tent camping year round on a first come first served basis. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is the jumping off point for numerous hiking trails leading into the Pemigewasset Wilderness; the Kancamagus Highway is an extremely popular scenic byway with numerous hiking, picnic, and swimming spots; and the town of Lincoln offers many amenities.

What campers say

Hancock Campground is a primitive, year-round National Forest campground near Lincoln and Loon Mountain, with spacious sites—many directly on the Pemigewasset River—making it popular for camper vans and river walks. Hosts are consistently described as helpful and attentive. Amenities are basic: flush or portable toilets, a hand-pump water source, no electric hookups, and seasonal plowing in winter. Typical fees are about $30/night (discounts with federal passes). Tradeoffs include occasional highway noise near some sites, spotty restroom cleanliness, and cash-only firewood or onsite purchases; rangers do enforce food/trash rules to deter bears.

Our summary of 258 traveler reviews.