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BIG
ROCK CAMPGROUND -
Site with 1 vehicle $18
Extra vehicle $5
NO RESERVATIONS- FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS
LOCATION:
Hancock and Big Rock campgrounds are located on the Kancamagus
Highway east of I-93, exit 32, and 7 miles respectvely.
OPEN:
Year round, but no snowplowing is provided in winter.
NARRATIVE:
Hancock and Big Rock campgrounds are developed recreation
areas administered by the USDA Forest Service. A fee is charged
for use of these areas and is collected through a self-service pay
system. The campgrounds are conveniently located near Interstate
93 in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest on the scenic
Kancamagus Highway. A variety of recreational opportunities exsist
nearby which include; swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, sigh-seeing
and pleasure driving.
Big Rock Campground has 28 individual wooded sites, each
with a picnic table, tent pad and turnout for parking. Eight sites
share a common parking area, while most other sites have suitable
parking space available for small trailers and motorhomes. Water,
electrical and sewage connections are not provided. Campsites are
available on a first-come, first serve basis. The name "Big
Rock" was dervied from a large prominent rock which is visable
shortly after entering the campground.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
1.
East Branch Pemigewasset River
2. Upper Lady's Bath
3. Kancamagus Highway
4. Otter Rocks
5. Greely Ponds Scenic Area
6. Franconia Falls
7. Black Pond
8. The Flume
9. Indian Head
10. The Basin
11. Franconia Notch
12. Cannon Mountain Tram
13. Lost River Road
14. Kinsman Notch
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