HANCOCK
CAMPGROUND -
Site with 1 vehicle $20
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:
The area is open year round with camp sites available on
a first-come, first serve basis. Camping fees are full-price during
winter and summer months. Snowplowing is provided in the 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.
Hancock Campground is adjacent to the East branch
of the Pemigewasset River and has 56 wooded sites, each with a picnic
table, fireplace and tent pad. A common parking area is shared by
21 sites while the other 35 sites have individual turnouts for parking
which will accomodate most trailers and motorhomes. The campground
also features solar powered water spigots and 2 flush toilet buildings.
A unique
swimming hole, known as Upper Lady's Bath, is located downstream
from the campground and can be reached by a five minute walk. The
swimming area consists of a relatively calm pool of water with rocky
ledge bottom.
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
The
Pemigewasset Ranger District
RFD# 3, Box 115, RT 175
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-1310
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