Province Pond Shelter
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available; filter or purify water from the pond. Fire danger is currently low in the White Mountain National Forest.
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
Province Pond Shelter is a backcountry lean-to located on the scenic edge of Province Pond within the White Mountain National Forest. The open-sided shelter sleeps 6-8 campers and provides a classic backcountry camping experience in the forests of eastern New Hampshire near Chatham. Access requires a 1.6-mile hike from the parking area at the end of Peaked Hill Road (Forest Service Road 450). Beyond the shelter, ample space exists in the surrounding woods for tent camping. An open-air toilet with privacy screen is available, but no potable water exists on site. Campers must filter or purify water from the pond. The shelter operates first-come, first-served with no reservations or fees. Standard White Mountain National Forest backcountry regulations apply, including restrictions on fires within 1/4 mile of shelters. A bear-proof canister is recommended for food storage.
Directions
From South Chatham Road, take Peaked Hill Road (Forest Service Road 450) north for 2.6 miles to the parking area at the end of the road. The trailhead is located north of the eastern terminus of Hurricane Mountain Road. Hike 1.6 miles to reach the shelter.
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 | $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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