Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Leave the road
behind you.
Primitive campsites along the Saco River, deep in the White Mountains. No reservations. First-come, first-served.
A quiet stretch of river
that still feels wild.
Dry River Campground sits along the Saco River in Hart's Location, a small community in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains. The campground offers primitive camping — no hookups, no reservations, no crowds.
It's a place where the river provides the soundtrack and the mountains frame the sky. Whether you're here for a single night or a week of solitude, you'll find the kind of quiet that's increasingly hard to come by.
First-come, first-served. Bring everything you need — and leave everything you don't.
Simple things, done well.
River Access
Campsites sit along the Saco River — fishing, wading, and quiet evenings by the water are part of the experience.
Primitive Camping
No hookups. No reservations. Just your tent, your gear, and the river. A true back-to-basics experience.
Trail Access
Hart's Location sits in the White Mountains — hiking trails, waterfalls, and mountain views are all within reach.
40+ Campsites
Plenty of space between sites for privacy. Spread out, find your spot, and make it yours for the stay.
Highway Access
Located right off US-302 — easy to find, easy to reach, and still far enough from everything to feel remote.
Four Seasons
Spring wildflowers, summer river days, autumn color, winter silence. Every season brings something different to the river.
The river, the mountains, the quiet.
Easy to find.
Hard to forget.
Address
2057 US-302
Hart's Location, NH 03812
Phone
(603) 374-2272Hours
Year-round. Self-check-in.
Getting Here
Located on US-302 in Hart's Location, New Hampshire. Just a short drive from North Conway and Franconia Notch.
Ready to leave the road behind?
No reservations needed. Just show up, find a spot, and let the river do the rest.
