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Osceola Vista Campground

Waterville Valley, NH

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4 Tent12 Group

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Osceola Vista is a popular spot for group camping and is located near a host of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and golfing. Just minutes away, hiking enthusiasts will find the Sandwich Range Wilderness and 80 miles of the White Mountain National Forest's prime hiking trails. 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 Entrances to the Greeley Ponds National Scenic Area and Sandwich Range Wilderness are minutes away, much to the delight of hikers. Also convenient are two above tree-line hikes within eight minutes of the campground. Just a few miles away at Campton Campground, curious campers can attend evening educational programs. Those who need a break from the woods can visit the resort down the road. [Learn more](http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/) about recreation in the national forest. Facilities This small campground features large open sites designed for bigger than average camping parties and large organized groups (up to 30 or 60 people per site). A mix of group, standard and tent-only sites are organized around a single loop. Showers are available 10 minutes away at Campton Campground. Natural Features The campground lies amidst northern hardwood forests, giving campsites a mix of sun and shade. The area is surrounded by mountains and close to the Mad and Winnipesaukee Rivers. The national 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 The campground is located in close proximity to Waterville Valley Resort, which offers nightlife, summer concert tours, restaurants, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain bike rentals and shops.

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How busy it gets

Recreation.gov
4.0

32 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Moderate demand

69% booked

149 of 215 released site-nights were already reserved · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026 · busiest Sep 2026 at 100%

  • Sep

    100%

  • Oct

    45%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.9 of 4 bars · 23 reports across 2 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    2.9/4

    17 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.8/4

    6 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (16)

A

A

Loop OSCE

Check official pricing Max 10 guests30 ft
CampsiteGroupPull-throughPets OK
Reserve
B

B

Loop OSCE

Check official pricing Max 60 guests40 ft
CampsiteGroupPull-throughAccessiblePets OK
Reserve
C

C

Loop OSCE

CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
CH HOST
D

D

Loop OSCE

Check official pricing Max 10 guests30 ft
CampsiteGroupPets OK
Reserve
E

E

Loop OSCE

Check official pricing Max 10 guests30 ft
CampsiteGroup TentPets OK
Reserve

Within ~30 miles

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