Radeke Cabin
Closed — Open year-round for reservations. Call the Saco Ranger District at +1 (603) 447-5448 to verify lock combination prior to check-in. Firewood for the indoor wood stove is provided October 1 through June 1 only.
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
Radeke Cabin served as a summer camp for School of Forestry students at the University of New Hampshire until the mid-1960s before being purchased by the Forest Service in 1969. Today it offers a rustic year-round getaway for families or small groups of up to 10 people along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The cabin features 10 wooden bunks divided into 3 rooms, basic furniture including a table, chairs, and couch, plus a wood stove for heating. Firewood for the stove is provided from October 1 through June 1. An accessible pit toilet and campfire ring are located outside, and a wheelchair ramp provides accessibility to the cabin. Guests must bring all water, bedding, cooking equipment, utensils, and supplies, as well as their own firewood for the outdoor campfire ring. There is no electricity, running water, or cleaning service between visits. Situated in a forest of pine and mixed hardwoods alongside the Swift River in the Saco District, the cabin is a quarter mile from the UNH Trail trailhead at Downes Brook parking area. The 4.8-mile loop trail climbs to the 2,520-foot summit of Mt. Hedgehog with views of surrounding mountains and the Swift River Valley. The area is known for fall foliage, cross-country skiing, brook trout fishing in the Swift River, and wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, black bears, and over 237 bird species.
Directions
From NH Route 16 in Conway, take NH Route 112 (Kancamagus Highway) west for 14 miles. The cabin is on the right, a quarter mile before Passaconaway Campground. From Interstate 93 in Lincoln, take exit 32 for NH Route 112. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left (east) onto NH Route 112. The cabin is approximately 20 miles on the left, a quarter mile after Passaconaway Campground.
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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 | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 447-5448 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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