
Campton
Home to One of New England's Longest Covered Bridges at 293 Feet
Part of the Plymouth area
Visit Plymouth guideAbout 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
Weather in Campton
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Living in Campton
What you need to know about making Campton your home.
Major Employers
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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Parks & Public Spaces
Events near Campton
Bookworm Bunch Storytime
Shakespeare Group (Click for Details)
Let's celebrate Earth Day!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Knotty Knitters
Tot Time Reading Circle
Explore Campton

Covered Bridge Farm Table
Mad River Coffee House
Sunset Grill

Tartaglia's Pizza
Mad River Tavern
Branch Brook Campground
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