USDA Forest Service · New Hampshire
Dolly Copp
USDA Forest Service · New Hampshire, United States
- Sites
- 175
- Hookups
- 53 electric, 71 with water, 115 no hookups
- Season
- May 13 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,299 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DOLLY COPP (NFSR 71) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- White Mountain National Forest
- Nearest town
- Berlin
- Address
- WHITE MOUNTAIN, NH
- Phone
- 603-466-2713
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Educational Programs, Hiking
175 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is a large facility that accommodates a range of campers and provides access to some of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains.
Lush forests, spectacular mountain views and convenience to outdoor recreation and scenic driving draw visitors from all over to Dolly Copp. The surrounding White Mountain National Forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular forests in the country.
Recreation
The campground is a hub for hikes into the Presidential and Carter-Moriah Ranges. The Daniel Webster Scout Trail leads from the campground into the Great Gulf Wilderness on the northeast side of Mount Washington. Many more miles of trails can be accessed within a short drive.
Within the facility, anglers can try their luck for brook trout in the creek and river. Families can learn more through educational programs presented on weekends in July and August. The end of the camping season may also bring great opportunities for viewing fall foliage.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
Dolly Copp is the largest campground within White Mountain National Forest. Sites are spacious and organized into several loops. Some sites have 30amp / 50 amp hookups. Coin operated showers, flush toilets, water spigots are located throughout the campground.
Natural Features
Dolly Copp is situated in a mixed hardwood, spruce and pine forest at the base of 6,288-ft. Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. The Peabody River and Culhane Brook pass through the facility.
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.
Summer temperatures are often very pleasant; however mountain weather can change drastically, putting visitors at risk for exposure to cold, rain and snow even during summer. Campers should come prepared.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous hiking trails, mountain biking trails and rock climbing routes are within a short drive of the campground. The nearby towns of North Conway, Jackson and Gorham provide shops, restaurants, supplies and other conveniences.
In clear weather, confident campers can try the drive up the steep Mount Washington Auto Road to catch a view from the Northeast's highest peak. Guided tours are also available. The Cog Railway ascends the other side of the mountain, and is about an hour drive from Dolly Copp.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 6° | -18° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 10° | -23° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | -5° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 33° | 16° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 45° | 28° | 85° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 53° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 62° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 59° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 54° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 40° | 28° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 28° | -4° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 15° | -7° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Hayes Copp XC-Ski Trailhead · 0.2 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Daniel Webster Trailhead · 0.5 mi as the crow flies
Daniel Webster-Scout 3.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Great Gulf Link Trailhead · 0.6 mi as the crow flies
Great Gulf Link 1.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Imp South Trailhead · 0.9 mi as the crow flies
Imp 5.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Pine Mtn / Pine Link Trailhead · 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Pine Link 3.4 mi Hike, Pine Mountain Road 1.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 512 trails in White Mountain National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Barnes Field Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 11 sites
- Imp Shelter · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Moose Brook State Park · New Hampshire State Parks · 5 mi · 56 sites
- Hermit Lake Complex · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Rattle River Shelter · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
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