Nauman Tent Site
Open year-round, first-come first-served. $15 per person per night, collected via caretaker or self-service payment box. No advance reservations.
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
Nauman Tent Site offers a true backcountry camping experience in the southern Presidential Range of the White Mountains. Located next to the Appalachian Mountain Club's Mizpah Spring Hut at approximately 3,800 feet elevation, the site provides a convenient overnight option for hikers traversing the Presidentials or climbing nearby peaks like Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson. The site features five small shared platforms accommodating two tents each, plus two larger group platforms for three to five tents. Amenities are minimal but functional: a composting outhouse, a dishwashing area, and metal food storage boxes for bear protection. There is no potable water on-site; campers must filter or treat water from a nearby stream. Campfires are not permitted. Access requires a 2.5-mile hike from the Crawford Path and Mizpah Cut-off junction near Crawford Notch. The site operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. A caretaker collects fees during the staffed season; self-service payment boxes are available when staff is not present.
Directions
Hike 2.5 miles from Crawford Path and Mizpah Cut-off junction. The tent site is located immediately adjacent to Mizpah Spring Hut.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 Nauman Shelter Tentsite | |
| AMC Backcountry Campsites |
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