Information It is a very tough stretch between Mt. All Rights Reserved. This is not often a large tank, so it may not be much, especially if you are traveling with a few people. Wilmington, New York Wilmington/North Pole KOA Kampground No duplication of photos, maps, or text without permission. New Hampshire is a great place to visit in the fall. This was the hiker shelter location in 1936. Not dragging logs or tree branches into a campsite to sit on: Cooking with a camping stove. Obviously. You can choose a family-friendly or rv-friendly campground near your favorite attraction, a backcountry tent site or a White Mountain National Forest Campground site. Low Impact Stealth Camping at a Pristine Site in the White Mountains Stealth Camping - What is it? I think the way to mitigate and eventually curtail such behavior is through education. While you are boondocking, you will also need to consider what you will do about the trash that you create. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. White Mountain National Forest Campgrounds. With thousands of satisfied customers and a broad inventory ranging from travel trailers to luxury motorhomes, we have the perfect RV for any vacation, tailgate, or temporary lodging needs. The pond is not within the Pemi Wilderness so camping is OK. Re: baking soda. Spacious pull-thru sites. Originally published on June 2nd, 2021. Moriah Summit - historically there was a log shelter at the summit. The fire danger level is moderate and expected to remain that way during our trip. Thank you! Liberty Springs Trail Head Parking is .5m to the right. Madison Adams Jefferson Washington Monroe Eisenhower Pierce Jackson This voluntary registration system helps you find the best places to stay overnight based on other groups plans. Once the fire is completely out, use the remaining water to rinse your hand. New Hampshire actually has 48 mountains that have peaks that are over 4,000 feet. I think the trail to Jim is called the Ridge Trail leading to Mts. on official, secure websites. Steve Whittingham. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Wolf - a side trail leads a short distance (1/2 mile) to Gordon Pond, one of my favorite places. Liberty Springs Trail Head Parking is .5m to the right. The White Mountain National Forest offers a variety of camping experiences: from family-friendly developed campgrounds, to popular backcountry sites, to the solitude of a Wilderness setting. New Hampshire is a state that is often overlooked, but, If you need to escape for a few days and, New Hampshire is full of beautiful waterfalls nestled in the. Most campfire-based wildfires develop because the campfire was not completely extinguished. Before Mt. For me, the LNT aspect is more important than the camp site and camp style. Look for a freshwater spring on the NW side of the pond, a couple hundred feet from some established campsites. Please enable it for the best experience. Only use existing fire rings and keep camp fires small. Several rusting camping sites are scattered along the road. The ground should be fairly dry when we visit the pristine areas and our footprints will have less of an impact than if the ground were heavily saturated and soft. I was shocked to be honest. Appalachian Trail Forums. Campton NH 03223, https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/whitemountain/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=74405&actid=34. Bottom of Beaver Brook lot's of stealth sites before getting to Kinsman Notch/NH Rt. It is a great place to enjoy hiking, and there is plenty of wildlife in the area that you can enjoy. I just swallow it after brushing. If we have enough daylight, we should continue hiking to the Ethan Pond shelter/campsite. In 1936 this was the shelter location for AT hikers. Zeacliff Pond - a short descent (steep!) You WILL be woken up at 2, 4, & 6 AM but the train rumbling along the tracks blaring its horn. Dial 711 for TRS. After Mt. No Code Necessary. All overnight hikers should carry a tent or other lightweight portable shelter. Jim and Waternomee. Zeacliff Pond a short descent (steep!) All recordings are now online! Use a camp stove and place it on rock or ground that is already bare. Well replace the sticks and rocks we removed from our sleeping areas and refluff the forest duff we slept or stepped on. There has been 1 of rainfall in the past 5 days with clear and sunny conditions forecast for our hike. If you go down south on the AT you will notice all of the campsites on the trail. Region: New England (White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire) Length: 31 miles (2-4 days) See More In The App Click to sign in or create a free account. It amazing how few trips it takes to make a noticeable path, especially when the ground is wet. Mount Washington is the most well-known option, but you can climb all of the Presidential Ranges, including Jefferson, Adams, Monroe, Piece, Madison, Jackson, and Eisenhower. Check the. Clinton and Mt. White Mountain National Forest - Hiking Hiking Choose from the following to find a site: Backpacking Day Hiking Discover A Rich History of Hiking Hiking opportunities abound on the Forest from easy strolls into the wooded environment to challenging climbs above treeline. Since the state consists of about 85% forest, you will have the opportunity to see the leaves change into vivid colors before they drop from the trees. Low Impact Stealth Camping: Planning and Preparation, Smokie (that time I almost burned my tent with a canister stove), (Click TWICE for a larger version of the map. Kamping Kabin Village. Yep too true. We will hang a bear bag 200 feet away from our cooking and sleeping area. The only suggestion I can give you there is that it would be easier to travel with a hammock there. White mountain camper since 1980. Save Big on Kestrel, Kyte, and Hydration Packs now 40% Off. Flat areas are just past the lake, protected from winds but still above tree line and not recommended. Dry camping and lots of wind. Take a hike down the Appalachian Trail and youll see many ugly, highly impacted campsites next to streams and along river banks despite regulations to the contrary. Information It is a very tough stretch between Mt. In my experience, people who follow the LNT creed will do so even when spending the night in an AT shelter. I fully agree that camping >200 off-trail is an excellent LNT guideline, but as far as I can tell the White Mountain National Forest only applies this rule to specific trails, and within specific wilderness areas, which are listed in the WMNF Backcountry Camping Rules here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5363715.pdf I do not see the Franconia Ridge Tr. New Hampshire is a great place to enjoy boondocking, especially if you enjoy hiking in the mountains or around the lakes in the state. Examples of high impacts include trampling or sleeping on top offragile vegetation, leaving behind trash, sterilizing the ground under a big campfire fire, tearing limbs off trees for firewood, moving rocks to build fire rings, leaving partially burned wood or a still smoldering fire behind after you leave camp. Yeah well some people take their wives/girlfriends with them and they probably dont wanna be smooched by a groady mouth. Look for a sign on the L. There's room for a couple of tents, dry camping. At a minimum, we are likely to move sticks and rocks from the areas we want to lay on the ground; we will compress the ground that we sit, lie, or walk on, and we will probably create noticeable paths between out cooking and shelter area. This is now a compilation of a few hikers approach to Stealthing/Bootlegging the Whites. White Mountain hiker since 1973. US Rt. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. If an established fire ring is not available, choose areas that are already impacted and dont have heavy vegetation that could potentially catch fire. These are usually located at the top of mountains and close to designated campsites and shelters. Please consult the Forest's Backcountry Camping Rules . Forest Protection Area (FPA) are potentially overused or fragile areas of the Forest where use restrictions are applied. Alternative to Lakes of the Clouds Hut Another option is to push to get to either the Perch (tent platforms, great water, and a shelter) located down off Gulfside, NW of Mt. Also be sure to clear away any dry leaves, twigs, or pine needles. Never build a new fire ring. The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) in northern New Hampshire covers nearly 800,000 acres-an area larger than Rhode Island. Stay safe, and walk far. If we cant find level, vegetation free sites to sleep on cook on in the pristine areas, well continue hiking on our route. Water from Carter Hut. Home Forums Campfire Trip Planning AT Stealth Camping in the Whites. Reservations can not be made by calling the forest. Quiet time is from 10 pm to 6 am. It is prohibited in many areas, so its important to know local regulations. It's a flat area, sheltered with trees to the L at the junction. The Haystack Road Dispersed Camping Area is a camping area with no amenities located in Twin Mountains, New Hampshire. In 1936 this was the shelter location for AT hikers. Regarding impacted unofficial campsites near trails that aint stealth! I think the trail to Jim is called the Ridge Trail leading to Mts. We dont want to bring multi-person tents with us because were unlikely to find a large enough space to set them up. The Alternate Site is a hideous, highly impacted stealth site that was overused by many campers who saw that others had camped there previously. This is great moose habitat. Again, you will lose some elevation gain, but it gives you a bad weather option. With that being said, bringing drinking water that can be used for cooking is a good idea. Boondocking Sites in New Hampshire Gale River Loop Road Gale River Loop Road is located in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, and the location has about 15 campsites that can accommodate an RV that is up to 25 feet in length. In fact, Im not sure there are decent sites to camp there at all which is one of the key points of this scenario. Alternative to Lakes of the Clouds Hut Another option is to push to get to either the Perch (tent platforms, great water, and a shelter) located down off Gulfside, NW of Mt. Near Imp Campsite .5m before camp, when water pools appear, look left. Recreational opportunities abound: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more. Be certain to view the Recreation Conditions Report for the most . The trail rises to about 3000 feet along the side of The Cannonballs.