Russell-colbath Barn
This is a day-use historic site only; overnight camping is not permitted. The site is open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Staffed Friday through Wednesday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Note that restrooms and potable water are not available at this location.
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
Russell-Colbath Historic Site is a day-use area preserving an important piece of White Mountain history along the Kancamagus Highway. The centerpiece is the 1832 Russell-Colbath House, the sole surviving original structure from Passaconaway, a 19th-century logging settlement. The site also includes a timber-frame barn constructed in 2003, the Town of Albany Cemetery, and interpretive signage explaining the area's logging and railroad heritage. The half-mile Rail N' River Trail is ADA-accessible and leads through forest to the Swift River, with educational panels along the way. The site is staffed Friday through Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM during the open season, though staffing shortages may occasionally cause closures. This is strictly a day-use historic site with no overnight camping facilities. Nearby campgrounds such as Jigger Johnson and Passaconaway offer overnight accommodations for visitors wanting to explore this section of the national forest.
Directions
Located 12 miles west of Conway on NH Route 112 (Kancamagus Highway).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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