Nauman Tent Site

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. A caretaker collects the $15 per person per night fee during the busy season; self-service cash boxes are available when caretakers are not present.

About

Nauman Tent Site is a primitive backcountry camping area managed by the White Mountain National Forest, located adjacent to the AMC Mizpah Spring Hut in the Presidential Range. The site sits along the Crawford Path at the Mizpah Cut-off junction, approximately 2.5 miles from the trailhead, making it accessible only by foot. This fee-based campsite features tent platforms and serves as a popular overnight destination for backpackers hiking the Appalachian Trail and those exploring the Southern Presidential peaks including Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson. The site is equipped with a vault toilet but does not provide potable water. Campers must obtain water from nearby brooks or can access water at the adjacent Mizpah Spring Hut. A caretaker is typically present during the busy season to collect fees and provide information, though self-service cash boxes are available year-round when caretakers are not on site. The location's proximity to Mizpah Spring Hut offers hikers the option to purchase meals or resupply if needed. Due to its location in the alpine zone and on the popular Appalachian Trail corridor, Nauman Tent Site can fill up quickly during peak summer weekends and fall foliage season. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is surrounded by restricted camping zones where dispersed camping is prohibited to protect fragile alpine vegetation.

Directions

Accessible only by foot via the Crawford Path. From the Crawford Connector Trailhead parking area, take the Crawford Connector to Crawford Path, then hike approximately 2.5 miles to the junction with Mizpah Cut-off. The tent site is located next to Mizpah Spring Hut.

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