Campton, New Hampshire
Grafton County · White Mountains

Campton

Home to One of New England's Longest Covered Bridges at 293 Feet

About Campton

Campton sits in the Mad River Valley along Route 49, serving as a gateway to the White Mountains recreation area. The town spans from the valley floor up into the foothills, with Waterville Valley Resort marking its eastern boundary. Most residents live along the main corridors, while the backcountry remains largely forested. The surrounding landscape offers plenty of options for camping and outdoor activities. Branch Brook Campground provides private camping accommodations along a scenic brook, with both RV sites and tent camping available for visitors exploring the area. Winter brings significant snow and seasonal residents, while summer draws hikers to the surrounding national forest lands. The Pemi-Baker Regional School District serves local families, with Campton Elementary School handling the younger grades before students move on to the regional middle and high schools. The town maintains a rural character despite Interstate 93 running nearby, which provides the main north-south transportation link through the region.

Why Campton?

  • Direct access to White Mountain National Forest hiking trails
  • Close proximity to Waterville Valley Resort for skiing and recreation
  • Rural setting with reasonable access to I-93 corridor
  • Part of established regional school district
  • Lower housing costs than resort towns while maintaining mountain access

Quick Facts

Population
3,333
County
Grafton
Region
White Mountains
School District
SAU 48

Weather in Campton

33°F

Clear

Today

43 / 33

Thu

50 / 34

Fri

50 / 29

Map

Living in Campton

What you need to know about making Campton your home.

Major Employers

Town of CamptonCampton Elementary SchoolWaterville Valley Resort

Schools & Education

Campton is part of the Pemi-Baker Regional School District (SAU 48).

Cost of Living

Housing costs tend to be more affordable than nearby resort communities while property taxes remain moderate for New Hampshire (est.). The rural location helps keep overall living expenses reasonable for the White Mountains region.

Real Estate

$285,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

2 hr 30 min
Boston
1 hr 15 min
Concord
20 min
Plymouth
1 hr 30 min
Manchester
45 min
North Conway

School District

Regional district

Pemi-Baker Regional School District(SAU 48)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Students attend high school in Plymouth.

Campton serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

Campton local school (Pemi-Baker Regional School District)
PreK-12Elementary
Regional high school (in Plymouth) via Pemi-Baker Regional School DistrictBobcats
PreK-12High School

Parks & Public Spaces

White Mountain National ForestState Park

Hidden Gems in Campton

Beyond the well-known attractions, Campton has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Campton Falls (Beebe River Falls)

spring

This secluded 15-foot waterfall drops into deep swimming holes surrounded by forest, with the fascinating ruins of the old Lucky Anne Gold Mine visible across the river. The wide block-style falls create a natural amphitheater where the sound of rushing water drowns out the outside world, and you can't even see it from the road despite being only 50 feet in. The rocks shimmer with fool's gold flecks, adding to the mystique of this wooded oasis.

Blair Covered Bridge Swimming Area

summer

While tourists photograph this historic 1870 covered bridge, locals know the real treasure is the sandy riverbank below where families have been swimming for generations. The 292-foot bridge creates perfect shade, and when water levels drop in mid-summer, you can wade clear across the Pemigewasset River. Cars line the roadside on hot days because this spot offers both history and the perfect river swimming hole.

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