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.
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
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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