USDA Forest Service · Maine
Hastings Campground
USDA Forest Service · Maine, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 856 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HASTINGS CAMPGROUND (NFSR 42) · paved · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- White Mountain National Forest
- Nearest town
- Batchelders Grant Township
- Address
- WHITE MOUNTAIN, ME
- Phone
- 603-466-2713
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Hastings Campground is located on Route 113 near the shore of Evans Brook in western Maine. It is situated in a rustic and remote part of White Mountain National Forest, not far from the towns of Gilead Me and Gorham, New Hampshire. Activities include fishing, hiking and mountain biking.
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
Within a short drive, campers can access numerous hiking trails of various levels, including a short, 2-mile trail that is great for families, as well as a more rigorous 9-mile trail on Mt. Hastings.
Fishing is available in nearby streams and rivers, and the famous Appalachian Trail is about a half-hour drive from the campground.
The area also hosts four alpine and five Nordic ski areas, which provide year-round recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, interpretive trails, special events and regional and national skiing and snowboarding races.
Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Facilities
Campsites are shaded and well-separated around a single loop. Accessible restrooms and a hand pump for water are provided within the facility. The campground also has a large, open play area for kids.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a mixed hardwood forest at the base of Mt. Hastings and a short distance from Evans Brook and the Wild River. The 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 enjoy a scenic day trip to the Presidential Range, which consists of the tallest mountains in the forest, including the 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (802) 289-0970.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 7° | -16° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 11° | -21° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 24° | -4° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 33° | 18° | 77° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 47° | 31° | 87° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 62° | 50° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 60° | 51° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 54° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 41° | 30° | 73° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 29° | -1° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 16° | -9° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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