Rocky Branch Shelter #1
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee and no reservations required. Rocky Branch Trail is fully open to the shelter. No potable water available; campers must bring their own or treat water from the river.
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
Rocky Branch Shelter #1 is a backcountry shelter located along the scenic Rocky Branch River in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, just outside the Presidential-Dry River Wilderness boundary. The shelter accommodates 6-8 people in the lean-to structure and features three additional tent platforms for overflow camping, a fire ring, and a toilet facility. Access is via the Rocky Branch Trail, with the shelter located approximately 2 miles from the south trailhead at the end of Jericho Road, one mile west of the junction of Routes 302 and 16 in Glen. The trail was closed for four years following damage from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 but reopened in September 2015 after extensive trail work. This is a primitive backcountry site with no potable water, so campers must treat water from the Rocky Branch River or pack in their own supply. As a no-fee, first-come first-served shelter, no reservations are required. Standard White Mountain National Forest backcountry rules apply, including group size limits of 10 people and proper food storage using bear-proof canisters.
Directions
From the junction of Routes 302 and 16 in Glen, NH, head west on Jericho Road for approximately one mile to the road's end at the Rocky Branch Trail south trailhead. The shelter is 2 miles in via the Rocky Branch Trail.
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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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