Coppermine Shelter
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations or fees required. No potable water available; campers must filter or treat water from nearby sources. No privy on site.
Town Hall Road Camping and Fire Restrictions
Camping and campfires are restricted along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and East Branch Road (Forest Road 38), which together form a 7‑mile road system collectively known as Town Hall Road. Camping within ¼ mile of these roads is only allowed at designated campsites marked with a tent…
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
UPDATE: Lincoln Woods Trail will close beginning June 15th through November 2026 when when restoration work commences. See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information.
Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant…
About
Coppermine Shelter is a historic three-sided backcountry shelter in the White Mountain National Forest, situated at the end of the 2.5-mile Coppermine Trail near scenic Bridal Veil Falls. The easy-to-moderate trail parallels Coppermine Brook through the forest before reaching this primitive shelter, which accommodates approximately 6 people. This is a rustic backcountry facility with no amenities. There is no privy, no designated tent sites, and no potable water on site. Campers must filter or treat water from nearby water sources. The shelter is free to use with no reservations required. Visitors should practice Leave No Trace principles and bring a bear-proof canister for proper food storage. The shelter is located approximately 2.5 miles from NH Route 116 near Franconia. White Mountain National Forest regulations prohibit camping within 1/4 mile of backcountry facilities like shelters, so overnight users should stay at the shelter itself rather than setting up tents nearby.
Directions
Located at the end of Coppermine Trail, 2.5 miles from NH Route 116 near Franconia, NH. The trailhead is accessible from Route 116.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Coppermine Shelter Page | |
| WMNF Camping and Cabins |
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