Jigger Johnson Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Jigger Johnson Campground
Named after Jigger Johnson, an almost legendary north country woods boss during the regions colorful logging era, this campground is located along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The Swift River flows behind the campground and a short trail connects to the Russell-Colbath Historic Site. Its central location makes it ideal for hiking, biking, and other recreational activities in the National Forest.
Before you go
Season
mid-May – mid-October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single Family Site Per site / per night $30.00 • Extra Vehicle (Space Permitting) Per vehicle / per night $6.00
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.