Mt Cabot Cabin
Open year-round, free, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. Accessible only via a 4.6-mile hike; no vehicle access. No potable water or official restroom facilities available.
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
Mt Cabot Cabin is a historic fire warden cabin nestled on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail in the northern reaches of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Originally constructed to house the fire warden who manned the summit lookout tower, the cabin now serves as a free backcountry shelter for hikers on a first-come, first-served basis. The cabin sits approximately 0.3 miles from Mt. Cabot's 4,170-foot summit. The two-room cabin features a kitchen/eating area with a table and a bunk room with wooden sleeping platforms accommodating 4-8 people. The structure has insulated walls and windows, providing reasonable protection from the elements. Maintained by a local Boy Scout troop, the cabin offers a unique overnight experience for those willing to make the trek. Reaching the cabin requires a 4.6-mile hike from the Bunnell Notch trailhead. Hikers should come fully prepared as there is no potable water on site and restroom facilities are not officially provided. The nearby former fire tower site offers panoramic views of the Mahoosuc Range to the east and the Kilkenny Range to the north.
Directions
Access via Bunnell Notch Trail. The trailhead is located off York Pond Road near Berlin, NH. The hike to the cabin is approximately 4.6 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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