$30
Basin
Closed for the season
Total sites: 13
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
Booking Window: 6 months
Season Opens: May 22, 2026
753 ft
49°F
33°F
33°F
no signal
White Mountain National Forest › Saco Ranger District › New Hampshire
› Carroll County
› Chatham
› Basin Campground
Basin Campground, NH - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Basin Campground is located in the Saco Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest (1 hr 36 min west of Lewiston, ME) with an elevation of 753 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Due to continued construction projects at the campground, we regret to inform you that opening day has been delayed. We hope to open in June of this year. Cold River Campground & Hastings Campground will be open as of May 22nd and can be reserved on Recreation.gov. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Campsite Reviews (84)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@HeatherW288312 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #11
Campground was exactly as described. Drinking water easily accessible, bathrooms with running water. Plenty of space to park a car or two. Highly recommend, we will be back.
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@RyanC6963071 · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
Amazing campground - remote & quiet. Host was super nice (Jim). Will definately go back.
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@ChelseaG3EF648 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #19
Love coming to camp here! Always a beautiful place to be at!
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@ChelseaE192323 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #14
I love this campground, small enough where it doesnt feel very crowded. I read other reviews saying that one of the water Spicket was broken, it still is, but there are other water spickets close by that it doesnt make much of a difference. Campsite was neat and clean on arrival.
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@KarenH5592205 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #14
We've been coming to this campground for over 40 years with our friends and families, and it has always held a special place in our hearts. It's one of the most beautiful places to stay, with stunning campsites and a peaceful natural setting. Unfortunately, it's incredibly disappointing to see the current state of disrepair.The water spigot near the bathroom has been knocked over and is now surrounded by yellow caution tape. The tiles along the walkway to the bathrooms are loose and coming upposing a real safety hazard, especially when wet. Additionally, the road is washed out in several areas.While the campsites themselves remain lovely, the overall lack of maintenance is hard to overlook. We truly hope the necessary repairs and upkeep are prioritized so this campground can return to the standard weve come to love over the past four decades.
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@KathrynS492126 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #9
We return to Basin every year. The area is beautiful with many great hikes. We also bring our bikes. Mt Washington, North Conway and Bethel are not too far away. Visit the Gem Museum in Bethel. They have a world class collection and wonderful displays.
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@CaitlinM553341 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #9
The location, surrounding area, and views are 10/10! Things to note that will help future guests:- The majority of the bathroom facilities are out of order, but there are porta-potties handy- No active camp host (when we were there)- Firewood is available on a self-serve, honor system where the camp host site is ($8 per bundle)- Basin pond is heavily infested with leeches (plenty of swimming holes on the cold river about 15 from the campground)- Large and easy-to-use boat ramp with plenty of parking located at the entrance of the campground- No cell phone service within 5 miles of either director of the campground (download what you need prior to arrival)Overall, we had a great time and would go back again!
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@AndrewH3730305 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #6
Go somewhere else. I showed up the day after my reservation start time and the host gave my site away when others were available. There was no interacting with the host on my behalf. No one to explain anything. Highly disappointed with the host and the grounds. Pretty but there is so much better around the area.
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@RyanL5089068 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #10
5 star location, beautiful spot for sure. Only negative thing I have to say is the whole campground has to share a one stall bathroom or two portable toilets. Seems like the up keep is lacking a bit. Also didnt see the host once. Great stay otherwise
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@JEFFREYC949418 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #20
The campground is in a beautiful setting. There are many hiking trails in the area. The campsites are strategically situated for privacy.
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@XavierG9694B54 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #15
This was my favorite campsite I have ever stayed at with a camper. We had privacy and plenty of space. Between sights even though we where right near the restrooms.
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@KathrynL852711 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #6
A lovely rustic campground on Basin Lake, and centrally located to several trailheads and an extensive hiking trail network. The hosts keep everything clean and serve as good resources, important because there is no cell service for miles in any direction! We will definitely stay here again.
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@CarriePC2796FE · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #18
Basin Campground is very nice and well kept. When I arrived to my reserved campsite I discovered it was not going to work with my car tent as it was one spot for parking and up some stairs where the tent site was. The hosts of the campground were very accommodating and let me choose another site that was not reserved. Also on the map of the campground I now know that not all sites are marked. It would be helpful as I tried to book the same site I ended up in, but am not able to as it isn't listed. It was my first time camping with my 2 standard poodles and was a nice experience for all.
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@MaryS3622227 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #2
First time camping outside of an organized event. I went with a friend and we had a blast! Basin Campground is simple, but it has everything we hoped for, including a flat campsite, cooker, wood for sale, toilets (which worked fine), running water, beautiful!!!!!!!! pond, and other stuff we didn't get to, like nearby hiking trails and swimming. I did try the trail around the pond, but left it when I thought I had lost it. It had gone uphill to avoid the muddy swamp I ended up in. Our camp site was quiet except for a neighbor's soft music, but they turned it off at 10:00, per rules. We preferred the crickets, and they chirped all night.
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@AustinT4D65490 · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #18
Great off the grid spot. Lake is beautiful.
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@kendriawC5426A · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #2
I stayed at several campgrounds during my visit to White Mountain National Forest. I was most looking forward to Basin Campground. The pond was breathtaking but my least favorite camping experience. I had 3 different bug repellants and a week later Im still in agony from mosquito bites. The mosquitos were vicious and not deterred. If youre on the pond side, you have to hike uphill to the restrooms while being swarmed by mosquitos. One positive: the campground is very quiet during weekdays. Except a busload of camp kids arrived halfway through my stay. I wasnt aware that this campground hosted groups so it was very confusing and annoying to hear summer camp instructors yelling all day.
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@KathieS8122619 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #2
This is my 3rd year camping here. I love that it’s a small campground and love the location. The caretakers are very friendly and approachable. Apparently, the folks that are usually there had to leave and a very nice gentleman from the adjacent campground was checking on things. He had a lot on his plate with 2 campgrounds, abundant rain and no working bathrooms at the Basin Campground. The bathrooms have always seemed “on the fritz” and tend to not flush very well. I’m curious why there are no outhouses here, seems that would be a simpler solution. We made the best of it though and will be back.
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@KathieS8122619 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #2
This is my 3rd year camping here. I love that its a small campground and love the location. The caretakers are very friendly and approachable. Apparently, the folks that are usually there had to leave and a very nice gentleman from the adjacent campground was checking on things. He had a lot on his plate with 2 campgrounds, abundant rain and no working bathrooms at the Basin Campground. The bathrooms have always seemed on the fritz and tend to not flush very well. Im curious why there are no outhouses here, seems that would be a simpler solution. We made the best of it though and will be back.
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@EricO5592955 · Camped on Jun 22, 2023 at Campsite #15
Very nice place for calm. Close to some very nice mountain like Bladface. Very rustic ;-) !
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@LizRB372382761 · Camped on Jun 14, 2023 at Campsite #21
This is not to put down the hosts or the campsite in general, but our stay here was less than stellar. There were swarms of mosquitos and we got eaten alive. It also rained the whole time we were here so that put a damper on things. The basin itself is beautiful and the mountains are breathtaking. We also said at DollyCopp a campsite a few miles over from Basin, and there were significantly less bugs. The bathrooms were fine.
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@DavidS3927304 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #12
Our favorite campground. No electric or water on sites which is fine. Campground is in a natural bowl right next to Basin Pond. All kinds of hiking in the area. nothing more peaceful than falling asleep to the sounds of the owls and loons. Camphost does an excellent job of keeping sites groomed and enforcing quiet times.
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@EileenE2346067 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #14
We love Basin campground- beautiful location, great hosts. But, my husband has informed me that all of this season there has been just one working flush toilet for the entire men’s room! Whoever us in charge of maintaining plumbing has certainly dropped the ball.
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@JoanA9436726 · Camped on Sep 29, 2022 at Campsite #6
There are trail head signs however they do not have distances and there are no maps anywhere. Not even online. I wanted to hike right from the campground but was unable to because of this. Since there is no reception you have to drive a ways to figure out a hiking plan B.
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