Thirteen Falls

Open — Open year-round with a fee of $15 per person per night collected year-round. Seasonal caretaker present during peak season; self-service cash boxes available when caretaker is absent. Accessible only by trail.

About

Thirteen Falls Tentsite is located in the heart of the Pemigewasset Wilderness at the junction of the Franconia Brook, Lincoln Brook, and Twin Brook Trails. This remote backcountry site offers 9 tent pads for overnight camping and serves as a strategic base camp for hikers exploring the surrounding 4,000-foot peaks and wilderness trails. The site is equipped with a bear box for food storage, a composting privy, and a designated dishwashing area. A seasonal caretaker is present during peak hiking season to collect fees and maintain the facility. During off-season, self-service cash boxes are available for fee payment. Access to Thirteen Falls requires a multi-mile hike into the wilderness, making it a true backcountry experience. The site sits near Franconia Brook, providing a water source that requires treatment. No potable water is available on-site. The tentsite is named after an old logging camp, Camp 13, that once operated in the area.

Directions

Access Thirteen Falls Tentsite via a challenging 8-mile hike from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead, following the Lincoln Woods Trail and Franconia Brook Trail through dense forest and stream crossings.

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