New Hampshire campground

Lafayette Place Campground reservations

Franconia Notch State Park, NH

Lafayette Place is the tent campground in the middle of Franconia Notch: 97 wooded sites, 88 of them by reservation and 7 first-come, first-served. NH State Parks opens each night 11 months ahead.

The booking rule here is New Hampshire's: see New Hampshire booking rules. Season: May 22, 2026 to October 11, 2026.

When does my date open?

Pick the date you want, and see the day and time it becomes bookable.

Arrival date

Rule from NH State Parks: Camping Policies, checked October 27, 2026. Confirm on the official site before you rely on it.

Sold out? What to do next

Book through ReserveAmerica first. It's the only place to reserve. If your date is gone:

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Other campgrounds nearby

Cannon Mountain RV Park, 1.9 miles
Hancock Campground (White Mountain National Forest), 7.1 miles

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Sources

NH State Parks: Camping Policies, checked October 27, 2026.
NH State Parks: Lafayette Place Campground (via franconia-notch-site research), checked October 16, 2026.

Rules change. Always confirm on the official site before you rely on a date.