Jim Liberty Cabin
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee or reservations required. Winter access is difficult as the parking lot is not plowed and trails may be unbroken.
Discovery Trail Emergency Closure
This Order closes the Forest Discover Trail for public health and safety while the trail is repaired. You are prohibited from being on any part of the 1.5 mile Forest Discovery Trail. See Exhibit A - Map below for the location of the trail.
Rattlesnake Fire – Pemigewasset Ranger District
Rattlesnake Fire Final Update: Crews continue fire line rehab in the area. Buffalo Pit and Rattlesnake parking areas, along with Rattlesnake Trail off Buffalo Road, will be reopened by end today (Aug 26).
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…
About
Jim Liberty Cabin sits on the historic footprint of the Old Peak House, which was built in 1891 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1915. The current cabin was constructed by the Forest Service in 1932 and renovated in 1974. Located at the intersection of the Liberty and Hammond trails on Mount Chocorua's southwest shoulder, it provides a rustic overnight option for hikers tackling one of New Hampshire's most iconic peaks. The cabin is a simple one-room structure with three triple bunks accommodating up to nine people and a small table. There is no potable water available, so visitors must pack in their own supply. A pit toilet is located 300 feet down the Liberty Trail. Fires are strictly prohibited in and around the cabin. Access is via the Liberty Trail from the trailhead at the end of Paugus Mill Road. The unpaved parking lot holds approximately 10 vehicles and is not plowed in winter, making winter access challenging. The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles with significant elevation gain.
Directions
From Route 16, turn onto Chocorua Lake Road and cross the Narrows Bridge between Chocorua Lake and Little Chocorua Lake. Follow the dirt road for 1.0 mile and take a left fork up a hill onto Fowlers Mill Road. Follow Fowlers Mill Road for 2.4 miles until you see a sign for Liberty and Brook Trails. Turn right onto Paugus Mill Road and follow it for 1 mile to the parking lot at the trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 447-5448 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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