Russell Pond Campground

White Mountain National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite Mountain NFNew Hampshire⭐ 4.3 (198)

🟢 9 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 27–Wed Sep 30

1 of the last 18 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 86 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Russell Pond Campground in New Hampshire has 9 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 27–Wed Sep 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #F01 & RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A02 next to each othersites #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A05, #A06, #A07, #A08, #A09, #B01, #B02, #B03, #B04, #B05, #B06, #B07, #B08, #C01, #C02, #C03, #C04, #C05, #C06, #C07, #C08, #C09, #C10, #D01, #D02, #D03, #D04, #D05, #D06, #D07, #D08, #D10, #D11, #D12, #E03, #E05, #E14, #F01, #G02, #G03, #G10, #G11

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #D09, #F02

Mon Sep 28 – Wed Sep 302 nightsbook these dates →sites #G01

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #D09–RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #D11 next to each othersites #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A05, #A06, #A07, #A08, #A09, #B01, #B02, #B03, #B04, #B05, #B07, #C02, #C05, #C06, #C08, #C09, #D01, #D02, #D03, #D04, #D05, #D06, #D07, #D08, #D09, #D11, #G10, #G11

Sun Oct 4 – Tue Oct 62 nightsbook these dates →sites #E14, #G03

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →sites #C04, #C07, #C10, #D12

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #C03

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites #E02

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A01 — A-01 - 2 layer - very big site — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A01** · A-01 - 2 layer - very big sitePro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A02 — A-02 - Stairs go up to a small but popular narrow site — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A02** · A-02 - Stairs go up to a small but popular narrow sitePro-Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A02 — A-02 — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A02** · A-02Pro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A03 — A-03 - Stairs down — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A03** · A-03 - Stairs downPro Sort

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A03 — A-03 - Large site - close to restroom and overlooks road — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A03** · A-03 - Large site - close to restroom and overlooks roadPro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A04 — A-04 - nice sized site with a few stairs to access — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A04** · A-04 - nice sized site with a few stairs to accessPro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A05 — A-05 steep access to site — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A05** · A-05 steep access to sitePro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A05 — A-05 nice site - steep stairs to access — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A05** · A-05 nice site - steep stairs to accessPro Sport

Campsite RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A06 — A-06 - large site - couple of steps up to access — **Site RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND #A06** · A-06 - large site - couple of steps up to accessPro Sport

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 2.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger2.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.5 midirections →

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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only NonelectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆198 ratings

5★119

4★42

3★20

2★9

1★8

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4

T-Mobile2.4/4

AT&T1.8/4

Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Russell Pond Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Russell Pond Campground?

Russell Pond Campground in New Hampshire 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 much does it cost to camp at Russell Pond Campground?

Campsite fees at Russell Pond Campground run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Russell Pond Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Russell Pond Campground 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.

Is Russell Pond Campground a good campground?

Russell Pond Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 198 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Russell Pond Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Russell Pond Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 86 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Russell Pond Campground located?

Russell Pond Campground is located in White Mountain NF, New Hampshire. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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