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Wild River Campground

Wild River Campground is a remote, federally-run campsite in the White Mountain National Forest located 5 miles down gravel Wild River Road off Route 113 near Gilead, Maine, offering access to fishing and hiking along the Wild River and into the Wild River Wilderness.

The campground operates mid-May through mid-October with single sites at $24/night, though potable water is currently unavailable and the facility may experience seasonal closures due to maintenance.

Multiple hiking trails depart from the campground, including the easy Wild River Trail and routes to nearby shelters and tentsites.


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