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Barnes Field Campground in New Hampshire
Hard to BookNational Forest

Barnes Field Campground

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

High Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 30Aug 31Sep 1

5 sites open on Aug 30 at Barnes Field Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

All camping gear must be kept on gravel (tents, tables, RVs).

No switching sites upon arrival.

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.

Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Visitors should be prepared for rugged trails and changing weather: Hike Safe

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Click here to learn more about White Mountain National Forest website

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 26, 2026. Check Barnes Field Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nightsMaximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Barnes Field Campground, read on August 26, 2026.

Barnes Field Campground Facts

  • As of August 2026, Barnes Field Campground is a campground in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire with 11 campsites.
  • Barnes Field Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Barnes Field Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Barnes Field Campground is located at 44.3389° N, 71.2186° W.

At a Glance

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Best For
Families
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Setting
Mountain
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Sites
11

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🥾Hiking
🦌Wildlife
🧗Climbing
📷Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

Barnes Field Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

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Group Site
7 sites
Tent
4 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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