Hermit Lake Complex
Open year-round with a caretaker on duty mornings and evenings. Permits are first-come, first-served and must be purchased at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
Flood Advisory issued June 15 at 1:58AM EDT until June 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern New Hampshire, including the following counties, Carroll, Coos and Grafton. * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 158 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Conway, Berlin, Littleton, Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Haverhill, Franconia, Errol and Mount Washington.
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 1:45AM EDT until June 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Central Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and northern New Hampshire, including the following areas, Northern Carroll, Northern Coos, Northern Grafton and Southern Coos. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is likely in a 1-3 hour timeframe, with isolated amounts of between 4 and 5 inches possible. This may cause flash flooding, especially if it falls over areas that recently received heavy rainfall.
About
Hermit Lake Complex sits at approximately 3,800 feet elevation at the base of Tuckerman Ravine, one of the most iconic alpine destinations in the eastern United States. The complex provides year-round access to mountaineering opportunities on Mt. Washington, including the legendary spring backcountry skiing that draws skiers from across the country when the ravine's steep headwall holds snow into May and June. The complex consists of 5 three-sided Adirondack-style shelters, 3 enclosed four-sided shelters, and 3 tent platforms, accommodating up to 86 campers total. Facilities include flush toilets in summer (outhouses the rest of the year) and a hand pump for water located about 500 feet up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. In winter, campers must filter or treat water from Cutler River. Emergency supplies and the 10 Essentials are available for purchase at the caretaker cabin when staffed. Camping permits must be purchased in person at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted for individual campers, though youth and organized groups may reserve by calling ahead. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights. The shelters are accessed via a moderately strenuous 2.4-mile hike up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail from the Pinkham Notch parking area.
Directions
From Gorham, NH, travel south 10.6 miles on Highway 16 to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on the right. Park at the AMC Pinkham Notch facility. The shelters are located 2.4 miles up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, about half a mile below Tuckerman Ravine.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Hermit Lake Shelters | |
| AMC Hermit Lake Shelters |
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