Dry River Campground in Crawford Notch, NH

[@kenberry1850]

Watching your three-year old videos are a reminder of what we went through during that year. I started hiking more just for the solitude. Great documentation.

[@RachelWhelton]

Yes, solitude, me too. This is one of the videos I think is a good use of my time, where I do some research first and try to offer information.

[@MaxIsRetired]

Nice day trip is driving thru Franconia notch to Rt. 302 which goes thru Crawford notch. Continuing until Bartlet and taking Bear notch road to the Kancamagus highway back to Lincoln/Woodstock. I have done this trip numerous time during all seasons. Factoid: Crawford Notch is in the town of "Hart's Location". The smallest town in NH.

[@RachelWhelton]

Excellent comment. Bear Notch has been on my list a long time. Last year I walked on it a little bit during winter. But I've never driven it! Snowmobiling also looks like fun there.

[@GScottGraham-Stephens]

Very much appreciate the extended tour! It made picking a campsite so easy! THANKS!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thank you for the nice comment.

[@middangeard374]

Thanks for this video. Just returned from the Crawford Notch area and needed a fix.

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it helped!

[@esousa486]

One of your most informative "site" videos ..... Works for me... (I will hit Dry River Campgrnd this season ) 😎👌👍 "Thanks" for posting this one !!

[@sokiepokiee]

I am thinking the same.😊

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VeronicaShukla]

This was so incredibly helpful and wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@RachelWhelton]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@pgreenx]

Been there many times but didnt know the background info; very helpful and interesting. Thanks

[@tipardo8279]

Great site by site review. Hopefully I’ll be camping in NH next year.

[@CeeJayKay]

Nice campground! Nice to have so much space between campsites too. : )

[@esousa486]

It seems to have plenty of "buffer" zones separating the sites ... HUGE plus, in my book !!

[@CarolinaCampervan]

I really appreciate your video. We are heading up there next year and this detailed review helps us better understand what site to book and what to do in the area!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks for the comment! It is fun to make the videos but even better when they give value to somebody out there watching. Thanks and have a great trip.

[@dawnparker9884]

This is awesome! Thank you!

[@RachelWhelton]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the nice comment.

[@thelightreflects]

thank you!

[@RachelWhelton]

You're welcome!

[@roxannegordon2854]

We campers would love to see everything you are looking at. Could you show the trail while you walk? For example at the 6:06 mark you say the wind is blowing....I'd like to see that.

[@RachelWhelton]

Good point!

[@brada4018]

Our Military keeping us safe.

[@DavidSmith-vl5fi]

Hi Rachel my Dave Smith i like your KZbin videos of the white mountains. I think we may have met before at the Hudso nh library please let know

[@user-bm5bi9cw1j]

Hi Rachel. Do you remember your impressions of site 11? I'd have to guess you left it out as people were present on site?

[@RachelWhelton]

Yes, there was somebody there. It was very much like the site I was on, pretty much the twin next door if I am remembering correctly.

[@user-bm5bi9cw1j]

Hi Again Rachel, How would you compare camping at Dry River, Dolly Copp, and Layfeyette Place campgrounds in terms of being peaceful, but with good trail head access to easy/moderate hikes? I have 7 days to hike and relax in White Mountain National Forest and am willing to move camp locations once, but don't want to be in my car much at all otherwise. I read Layfeyette is a good launch point for day hikes, but have been second guessing myself since reading that roadside noise is an issue. What's your take on this? Does ease of access make it worth putting up with some noise or is the highway an everpresent drone of trucks and cars? Thank for your help! Btw its great to see a woman close to my own age camping with her daughter. I do the same:)

[@RachelWhelton]

This is a great question because absolutely noise (and weekend crowd surge) is an issue but also the quality of the trails in Franconia is amazing. My first reflex answer is that Dolly Copp is the one I would most want to go back to for peaceful camping. There are trails around especially if you can drive to the trailheads.

[@esousa486]

@@RachelWhelton GOOD info .... "Thank you" kindly !!

[@andypalmer9893]

Great review. You skipped site 11 which is listed as a 40ft long site. Do you have any comments on #11? Did you see any long campers there? I have a 30ft long trailer and I'm wondering if there is enough room to maneuver in and out.

[@andypalmer9893]

I ended up camping at site 22 with my F250 and 30 foot camper. Was a great site to maneuver in/out due to being close to the intersection which helped get the right angle to back in.

[@roxannegordon2854]

@@andypalmer9893 So these sites are set up for tent people, not RVs. I would call that boondocking. I usually take a walk down to whatever river is closes to sit and listen. We have boondocked quite a few times at dry campsites. That maybe while this is called Dry River. We spent a week in Shenandoah with our mini RV. We use a generator for such trips.

[@luclaflamme4712]

How did you like that #9 spot .... If you remember ?

[@RachelWhelton]

It was fine. I could see my neighbor's every move but I tried not to look that direction. Next time I might pick a different spot but if 9 was the only option, I'd take it.

[@luclaflamme4712]

@@RachelWhelton Thanks for this quick reply! #9 is indeed the only one available on our date. You have a very usefull and well crafted YT channel I must say. Keep it up !