Jigger Johnson Campground
USFS, first come- Fee
- $30 + $6 extra vehicle
- Showers
- $3 for 7 minutes
- Water
- Potable; flush toilets
- Season
- Mid-May to mid-October
Best for: Showers on the Kancamagus.
Watch out: No reservations; sites and lengths not listed.
The short version
Two White Mountain National Forest campgrounds are covered here. Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway are open mid-May to mid-October at $30 per night, plus $6 for an additional vehicle, and take no reservations: every site is first come, first served. Passaconaway has 33 sites, potable water and vault toilets; Jigger Johnson has potable water, flush toilets and coin-operated showers at $3 for 7 minutes.
Lafayette Place Campground in Franconia Notch State Park is described as 97 wooded tent sites with a camp store and coin-operated showers. Its page lists no RV hookups or lengths. The state park page mentions Cannon RV Park, which requires RVs to be self-contained with a restroom on board.
Best for
- First-come camping on the Kancamagus corridor
- Flexible schedules that let you arrive early
- Self-contained rigs
Think twice if
- You need a guaranteed site. Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway take no reservations
- You need hookups. Neither forest page lists them
- You plan to ride the Cannon tramway this season. It is closed for replacement
Rig fit
- Maximum lengths not listed for either forest campground; call the ranger district
- Lafayette Place is a tent campground
- Cannon RV Park requires self-contained RVs with a restroom on board
Trip at a glance
| Fees | $30 per night; $6 per additional vehicle; 50% off for pass holders |
|---|---|
| Season | Mid-May to mid-October (Jigger Johnson, Passaconaway) |
| Passaconaway | 33 sites, first come, potable water, vault toilets |
| Jigger Johnson | First come, potable water, flush toilets, showers $3 for 7 minutes |
| Lafayette Place | 97 tent sites, camp store, coin showers |
Rig check
Lengths are the missing number on every page we read.
- Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway
- No reservations; first come, first served. Lengths and hookups not listed.
- Covered Bridge Campground
- Height limit of 7 ft 9 in through the covered bridge. Larger RVs can reach the campground via Passaconaway Road from West Side Road in Conway.
- Lafayette Place
- 97 tent sites with parking, tables and fireplaces. Not an RV campground.
- Cannon RV Park
- RVs must be self-contained with a restroom on board. Length limit not listed.
- Arrival
- Arrive early on summer and fall weekends.
When to go
Season dates are from the forest pages.
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Mid-May | Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway open. |
| Summer and early fall | Peak; arrive early for first-come sites. |
| Mid-October | Both forest campgrounds close. |
| Winter | Lafayette Place carry-in, carry-out camping only. |
Where to stay with an RV
Fees and sites from the Forest Service and NH State Parks.
Passaconaway Campground
USFS, first come- Sites
- 33
- Fee
- $30 + $6 extra vehicle
- Water
- Potable; vault toilets
- Season
- Mid-May to mid-October
Best for: Wooded, quieter camping.
Watch out: No showers; no reservations; lengths not listed.
Hancock, Covered Bridge and Big Rock
USFS- Hancock
- 56 sites, year-round with limited winter services, $30
- Covered Bridge
- 49 sites, mid-May to mid-October, $30, $6 extra vehicle
- Big Rock
- 28 sites, mid-May to mid-October, $30, $6 extra vehicle
Best for: Reservable options: some sites at both can be booked on Recreation.gov (877-444-6777); others are first come.
Watch out: Covered Bridge: 7 ft 9 in clearance through the bridge. Lengths and hookups not listed.
Cannon Mountain RV Park
NH State Parks- Sites
- 7 RV sites (Echo Lake)
- Season
- Year-round by reservation
- Rule
- All camping vehicles must be self-contained
- Winter
- Electric hookup only; no facilities
Best for: A small RV park in Franconia Notch.
Watch out: Reservations required year-round (ReserveAmerica, 877-647-2757). Rates and lengths not listed.
Lafayette Place Campground
NH State Parks- Sites
- 97 wooded tent sites
- Amenities
- Coin showers, camp store
Best for: Tent campers in Franconia Notch.
Watch out: Described as tent sites; no RV information on the page.
Russell Pond, Blackberry Crossing and White Ledge campgrounds also exist but were not verified for this guide.
Itineraries that work with a rig
Plans assume a first-come forest base and early arrival.
3 days: Kancamagus base
First visit.
- Day 1. Arrive early, claim a site.
- Day 2. Scenic drive and short walks.
- Day 3. Depart.
5 days: Add Franconia Notch
Hikers.
- Days 1–3. Follow the three-day plan.
- Day 4. Day trip to Franconia Notch State Park.
- Day 5. Rest or depart.
7 days: Slow week
Buffer days.
- Days 1–5. Follow the five-day plan.
- Day 6. Second forest campground if open.
- Day 7. Buffer day.
What not to miss
Kancamagus Highway
The corridor for Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway campgrounds.
Franconia Notch State Park
Parkway between the Flume Gorge and Echo Lake; Cannon tramway closed for replacement.
Lafayette Place
97 wooded tent sites with a camp store.
Getting around with a big rig
Arrive early. No reservations at the forest campgrounds.
Check the tramway status. Cannon is closed this season.
Call about length. Neither forest page lists it.
Fuel, groceries, water and repairs
Fuel, groceries and repairs were not covered by the pages we read.
Budget snapshot
From the Forest Service.
| Item | What we found | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite | $30 per night | Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway. |
| Additional vehicle | $6 per night | |
| Showers | $3 for 7 minutes | Jigger Johnson. |
| Pass discount | 50% off | Senior, Access and similar passes. |
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Common questions
Can I reserve a White Mountain forest campground?
Not Jigger Johnson or Passaconaway, which are first come. Some sites at Hancock and Covered Bridge are reservable on Recreation.gov.
Can I take an RV to Lafayette Place?
The page describes tent sites and lists no RV details. Call before you go.
What does it cost?
$30 per night plus $6 per additional vehicle at the two forest campgrounds.
Is there an RV park in Franconia Notch?
Cannon Mountain RV Park has seven sites, requires self-contained vehicles and takes reservations year-round.
Sources and what to recheck
Rules were checked October 20, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.
- Jigger Johnson Campground — Fees, season, reservations
- Passaconaway Campground — Sites, fees, season
- Franconia Notch State Park — Lafayette Place, tramway, alerts
- Hancock Campground — Sites, fees, reservations
- Covered Bridge Campground — Sites, height limit
- Cannon Mountain RV Park — Sites, self-contained rule
- Big Rock Campground — Sites, fees, reservations