Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232179
When Waterville Campground reopens
Waterville Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 25 monitored sites
Of the 600 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 195 open for online reservation · 139 reserved · 266 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 25 monitored sites, 16 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
67.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 195 of 600 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online67.5%
Open site-nights195 / 600
Reserved (of online inventory)139 / 334
Weekday openings148
Weekend openings47
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 148 fall on weekdays and 47 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 99 of 275 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 25 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 013 | 17 |
| 026 | 16 |
| 019 | 14 |
| 021 | 14 |
| 022 | 14 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
195 open site-nights across 16 sites at Waterville Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 39 2-night, 25 3-night, 9 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 026.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 19 sites take 25 ft. 6 sites of 25 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 013 | 30 ft | None | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| 026 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 16 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +4 more |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 14 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 14 | 9 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| 022 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| 025 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| 016 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 020 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 023 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 017 | 30 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 027 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 018 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 |
| 024 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6 |
About Waterville Campground
Overview
Waterville Campground is a popular home base for hikers who want to explore the southern White Mountains, including the scenic Pemigewasset Wilderness.
The tremendous choice of local attractions and the proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities - fishing, swimming, hiking and whitewater paddling to name a few - bring campers back to Waterville again and again.
The White Mountains boast pristine forests, clear mountain streams and rivers and the tallest peaks in the Northeast. The forest encompasses nearly 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and western Maine, and is one of the most popular in the country.
Recreation
Hikers are drawn to the many trails in the area. Campers can easily access the Drakes Brook Trail (4.4 miles) and Sandwich Trail (3.9 miles), which form a loop that begins and ends near the campground.
Water sports include fishing and kayaking. Anglers can cast a line for brook trout in the Mad River. A bit farther away is the Winnipesaukee River, which has a great 2.1-mile category I-II section of whitewater.
Other activities such as summer concerts, a swimming area, golf course and the Gunstock ski resort are close by.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
A mix of standard and tent-only sites are well-spaced around a single loop. The facility provides the basic amenities of restrooms and drinking water. Many other amenities such as showers and laundry facilities are within a short drive.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a thick forest of northern hardwood trees, adjacent to the Mad River and surrounded by mountains.
The national forest is home to many species of northern wildlife, including moose, white-tailed deer and black bear. Almost 200 species of birds, including the rare Bicknell's Thrush, live in the White Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Campers may want to take an afternoon to visit Gilford Beach, Dixon Point and Sandwich Beach, all near Waterville Campground.
The facility is also close to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers night life, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.
The White Mountains region hosts four alpine and five nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities.
25 monitored sites9 FCFS sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups25 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Highway 93, take exit 28. Follow Highway 49 east for 10 miles, then turn left on Tripoli Road. The campground is 0.25 miles on the left.
White Mountain, NH603-536-6100
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232179 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232179 · Waterville Campground · NH12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Waterville Campground?
Reservations for Waterville Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 195 of 600 tracked site-nights are currently open (32.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Waterville Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Waterville Campground in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 8 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Waterville Campground?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site 026. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Waterville Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft. 19 of those 25 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Waterville Campground?
October 2026, with 99 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 275.
When is the next open date at Waterville Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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