White Mountain National Forest

According to their website "Most White Mountain National Forest lands are open and free of charge for your use and enjoyment". So where can we park our small camper vans without any hookups/ other services so we don't need a parking pass or pay fees?

Yes I think it's worth it to visit anytime of the year. They've already had some snow fall up there so you'll see some of those views. If you're looking to visit for the foliage, then I'd say wait till next fall. We went up there second week of October and although some parts were still in prime fall colors, as ww head further north we could see we caught the end of the season. And actually even back then, the top of the auto road was closed because of heavy snow so I'm assuming if you go up late November, you'll see some beautiful snowy mountains.

Late October

-36° F, -38°C, the wind chill being -94°F, -70°C.

Yes.

Yes, as long as you follow Backwoods Camping rules. Look it up if you are unfamiliar with them.

Yes

Yes u need a hunting license and a permit for the game and weapons that are allowed during that time

Some areas yes, Some places no.

Not a clue! The White Mountain National Forest isn't a single little spot on the map. It covers many towns hundreds of miles of roads, some towns in two states.

I suppose you can. Lost River has bags of dirt you can buy to pan so if you can find out where get their dirt.

I think to park anywhere, you need a parking pass!

No camping

Typically no. The National Parks are operated by the US Park Service aka National Parks (Department of Interior) and the US Forest Service (National Forests) falls under the Department of Agriculture. Because they are two different organizations, their passes are not typically interchangeable. The Parks pass however DOES work at some state parks, but you’ll want to check with the specific state park before heading out. Hope this helps!

No idea, I hike and camp, don't stay in campgrounds

Right around September peak foliage is Octoberish

There are many campsites. You'd have to call around and see if any have an opening. They fill up pretty quick.

White Mountain National Forest is a very large area. It encompasses many summits other than Washington

Haystack dispersed camping has some Verizon 4g. And some places on Gale river . Bit limited

yes some facilities might be closed but you could check their website for specific locations and hours

Yes it does

satanist or not, I'm not sure I understand your question. I don't believe that the park or the mountains close for labor Day weekend. Although I wouldn't recommend visiting as it is extremely crowded.

Yes in valleys and low wetlands there will be bugs mostly black fles

Clint, you have a couple of options to start with, but I assume you already explored these:. nhstateparks.org is a website with info, as well as googling white mountains camping. Sorry my info is limited, but we "camp" in a park model RV, and while we've visited many of the national parks in the last 3 years, neither of us are hikers. Hope this helps.

There are 137 trails from 1.3 miles to 18.6 miles they range from 412 ft to 6272 ft hope this helps

Drew, there are plenty of areas to do this. There are areas of the Forest where such things are prohibited also. Common sense and a little research will help you with the best location. Gl

They are visible from late August to early April

Hunting is allowed on all White Mountain National Forest Lands including Wilderness areas pursuant to state regulations. State hunting licenses are required to hunt on National Forest land. Hunting on private land within the National Forest is prohibited without permission of the landowner.

The Kancamagus Highway is the best views year round, especially to see the leaves change colors.

Yeah they're there but I've spent a lot of time up there haven't seen any.

There's also Fransted Campgrounds a little pricier but has a lot going on. Free hot showers. Laundry, nice selection of campgrounds. Secluded ones and ones by the river. People that own it are very friendly, right by FRANCONIA NOTCH and all highways to the other state parks. They have horseshoes, a playground for kids, community bonfires as well as bonfires at each campsite. I believe volleyball and/or basketball hoops.

No. Coyotes, moose and black bear live in NH but no wolves.

Boy! That is really hard to say...what i would do is get the $25 parking pass at any of the Ranger stations (easy to find online). I would ask them for suggestions, they're very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. My favorite easy hike is Dianah's Bath, 30 minutes in, a fairly long "stair step" of falls with interesting geological features. A little crowded but worth it. Grest picnic area (no tables, no fires, adjust accordingly) Go beyond the falls for gentle climbs and far less crowding. Next, talk to everyone that you see, people who spend time in the woods take the time to talk to others you'll be amazed at the friendliness of 90% of the people up here. The people from up-tight cities even get more open/talkative up here (Nature does that to people).. You will get lots of useful information that way. All in all, bring a camera andgo for it, you and yours will have fond memories for a long time. ENJOY!

Depends on were you r and how dry it is. Lot of it is fed forest. Nationsl parks..need do some good planning and talking to people.

Year round, and it cost us $5 to park/ hike in there. Unless you have one of the passes.

Some free, some paid as others have mentioned. Bring cash as almost all pay lots are self serve with envelopes and a drop box

New Hampshire state bird is the purple finch.