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.
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
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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