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Russell Pond Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
65[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[3]

Russell Pond Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire[4]. Recreation.gov lists 65 overnight campsites and takes reservations[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov splits the 65 campsites into 47 tent only nonelectric sites, 13 standard nonelectric sites and 5 walk to sites[1]. Most sites are hike-in, with 48 hike-in sites and 17 drive-in sites listed[5]. Recreation.gov shows 13 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 53 that accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[3]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Most sites list a limit of 8 people[9]. Recreation.gov marks 14 of the sites as accessible[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 65
Site types[1] 47 tent only nonelectric, 13 standard nonelectric, 5 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 14
Longest RV or trailer[3] 40 ft (median 34 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 13 sites, tent at 53 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[9] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Russell Pond Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Russell Pond Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 65 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Russell Pond Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 65 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long can an RV be at Russell Pond Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet[3]. Only 13 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 12:00 PM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 65 overnight campsites at Russell Pond Campground: 47 tent only nonelectric, 13 standard nonelectric, 5 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Russell Pond Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Russell Pond Campground: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 34 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Russell Pond Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Russell Pond Campground: Hike-In 48, Drive-In 17 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Russell Pond Campground: 13 sites accept an RV or trailer and 53 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Russell Pond Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Russell Pond Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Russell Pond Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 14 of the 65 campsites at Russell Pond Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Russell Pond Campground: yes at all 65 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Russell Pond Campground: yes at all 65 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.