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Lafayette Place Campground, NH
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
In the heart of Franconia Notch State Park, Lafayette Place Campground is the camping and hiking hub for the park. It provides a great base from which to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and many attractions in the White Mountains. Information about hiking trails, safety, and the natural and cultural history of the park is available at the cabin near the campground entrance. A lodge houses a registration desk and offers a selection of camping supplies. Each campsite is wooded and has a picnic table, car parking, and an open fireplace. There are coin-operated showers and a camp store. Lafayette Campground provides 97 wooded tent sites - 88 are by reservation only, 1 is for youth group reservations, and 7 are for first-come/first-served campers. Self-service/self-pay camping with limited staffing and facilities is available during the off-season.
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Schedule
- Bicycle Riding
- Convenience Store
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Interpretive Center
- Parking
- Picnicing
- Recycling Station
- Restrooms
- Retail, Supplies
- Showers
- Telephone
- Toilet, Flush
- Trails, Mountain Bike
- Water Drinking
- Rock Climbing
- Hospital
- Medical Clinic
- Water Slides
Fees and Cancellation
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $7 non-refundable on-line reservation fee will be charged for each reservation.
Payment Methods Accepted On-line:
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Cancellation Policy
- Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
- Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date.
Facility Rates*
May 22 2026 -
Oct 11 2026
May 28 2027 -
Oct 10 2027
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
44.1425, -71.68556
44°8'33"N, 71°41'8"W
Franconia Notch State Park is located on I-93 - the following exit numbers will help you when in the notch. There are pull-offs between Exit 34A & 34B.















