Weekend availability at Hastings Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 3:54 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open11/14 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open6/14 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open9/14 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Hastings Campground?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Hastings Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 25
- Max rig length
- 35 ft
About this campground
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.
Getting there
From Gilead, Maine, take Highway 113 south for 3 miles to campground.
Activities
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Monson Visitor CenterAppalachian National Scenic Trail97 mi
- Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery ComplexFish And Wildlife Service114 mi
- Duck Harbor CampgroundAcadia National Park118 mi
- Acadia National Park Vehicle ReservationsAcadia National Park133 mi
- Green Lake National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service134 mi
- Hulls Cove Visitor CenterAcadia National Park135 mi
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