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Cold River

White Mountain National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite Mtns / Evans NotchMaine⭐ 4.5 (45)
Cold River
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 8 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Cold River in Maine is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.4 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cold River over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 5–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆45 ratings
5★27
4★14
3★3
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.9/4
Verizon0.5/4
AT&T0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cold River FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cold River?

Cold River in Maine takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Cold River when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cold River often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cold River?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Cold River over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 5–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cold River a good campground?

Cold River holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 45 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cold River?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cold River, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.9 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cold River located?

Cold River is located in White Mtns / Evans Notch, Maine. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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