Dolly Copp Campground

The White Mountains’ biggest campground, by Mount Washington.

The largest campground in the White Mountain National Forest, spread over wooded loops along the Peabody River at the base of Mount Washington. Some sites have electric hookups, and trails into the Great Gulf Wilderness and the Presidential and Carter ranges start nearby. A good pick for RV campers and families who want big-mountain hiking, the Auto Road and Gorham’s diners close at hand.

At a glance

Sites

168 reservable (42 tent-only)

Hookups

53 sites with 30- or 50-amp electric

Max RV length

45 ft

Showers

Coin-operated, $3 for 7 minutes

Reservations

Recreation.gov, at least 4 days ahead; some first-come sites

What’s here

• Tent sites
• RV hookups
• Showers
• Lake or riverfront
• Pets allowed

Gear, rentals and guides

• Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center

  Bike rentals on carriage-road trails and guided wildlife kayak trips on the Androscoggin, across from the Auto Road.

• AMC Pinkham Notch and Joe Dodge Lodge

  The Appalachian Mountain Club’s hub for trail info, weather and the Tuckerman Ravine trailhead.

• Gorham Moose Tours

  Evening bus tours along back roads in moose country, leaving from Gorham’s Main Street.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• RaceSat Jun 26, 2027, 9 am

  Mount Washington Road Race

  The famous all-uphill run, 7.6 miles up the Auto Road to the summit.

• RaceJul 31–Aug 1, 2027

  24 Hours of Great Glen

  Round-the-clock mountain bike race and party on a 9-mile loop at Great Glen Trails, for solo riders and teams.

Where to stay

• lodgeJoe Dodge Lodge

  AMC bunkrooms and private rooms with family-style meals at the Pinkham Notch trailheads.

  15 min drive
• hotelThe Glen House

  Modern hotel at the foot of the Mount Washington Auto Road with mountain-view rooms.

  10 min drive
• hotelTown and Country Inn and Resort

  Big, family-friendly resort hotel in Shelburne with a pool and golf.

  15 min drive

Nearby

• Mount Washington Auto Road · 10 min drive

  Drive yourself or take a guided van to the 6,288-ft summit; check weather first.

• Glen Ellis Falls · 15 min drive

  A short, stepped walk from Route 16 to a powerful 64-ft waterfall.

• Mount Washington Cog Railway · 1 hr drive

  The historic steep-grade railway up the west side of the mountain.

• Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub · 15 min drive

  Chef-run bistro and casual pub on Gorham’s Main Street.

Getting there

• Portland International Jetport (PWM) · about 2 hr 25 min drive
• Portland, ME · about 2.25 hr
• Boston · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps