Province Pond Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees. Winter access may require snowshoes or skis depending on conditions.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:33AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the power outage threat to continue through the rest of tonight into Tuesday morning in areas that have significant ice remaining on trees. Power outage threat will remain elevated in these areas as cold air and the gusty winds cause ice loaded branches to snap.
About
Province Pond Shelter is a backcountry shelter located on the northern edge of Province Pond in the White Mountain National Forest's Saco Ranger District. The three-sided lean-to shelter sleeps 6-8 people and is accessible via a moderate 1.6-mile hike from the trailhead parking area at the end of Peaked Hill Road (FS 450), located 2.6 miles from South Chatham Road. The shelter site includes an open-air toilet with a privacy screen. While the shelter itself accommodates up to 8 people, additional tent camping is permitted in the open woods behind the shelter. No potable water is available on-site, so visitors must treat water from Province Pond or bring their own. The pond holds trout and fishing is permitted with a valid New Hampshire fishing license. As a backcountry site, Province Pond Shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round with no reservation system. Visitors should be prepared for winter conditions during colder months and follow Leave No Trace principles. Bear boxes are not available, so proper food storage methods such as hanging food or using bear canisters are recommended.
Directions
From South Chatham Road north of the eastern terminus of Hurricane Mountain Road, turn onto Peaked Hill Road (FS 450) and drive 2.6 miles to the parking area at the end of the road. Hike 1.6 miles to the shelter on Province Pond.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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