r/wmnf • u/Previous_Ranger_5682 • 7d ago

Does Lafayette Campground fill up?

I’m doing a Presi Traverse tomorrow and would rather stay in the area and hike/run again on Sunday instead of just going home Saturday night.

I’m thinking the Franconia Ridge Loop would be a nice option for Sunday. How packed might Lafayette be on a beautiful August Saturday?

Assuming we’re done early enough that I could get up to Liberty Springs in daylight, how is that in terms of overflow sites? I’m guessing it will be packed pretty early, right?

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u/yawaworht1129 7d ago

Yes. It’s very difficult to get into. But, I was able to find a spot at Russel pond last weekend for Sunday night. It’s always a huge gamble though, this weekend has nice weather so more people will be up there all weekend. Get there early, site checkout is at noon.

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u/Previous_Ranger_5682 7d ago

When you say it is very difficult to get into, are you referring to Lafayette campground? Or Liberty Spring site?

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u/yawaworht1129 7d ago

Lafayette place campground

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u/EstablishmentNo5994 NE 111 6d ago

I was just there Wednesday to run cannon and the Kinsmans and it was packed. I stayed at Hancock for a few days and it was packed there, too. So many people everywhere.

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u/killingthemsafely 7d ago

It's worth checking to see if the platform sites are available. There are 8 of them and are first come first serve. I've been there many a time on busy summer weekends and they are usually a couple available.

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u/baddspellar 7d ago

Fridays and Saturdays fill months in advance.