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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 1:22PM EST until March 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. A light glaze of ice is also possible across southern NH. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
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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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 | $15 |
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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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