TRIDENT COL TENTSITE
The tentsite is open for backcountry camping. No permits or fees are required. Campers must bring all water as none is available on site. Bear-resistant food containers are recommended throughout WMNF backcountry.
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
Trident Col Tentsite offers backcountry camping in the rugged Mahoosuc Range of the White Mountain National Forest. The site sits along the Appalachian Trail corridor, accessed via a short side trail off the main Mahoosuc Trail. With only 4 designated tent pads, this is a small and remote camping option suited for backpackers seeking a wilderness experience in the northern White Mountains. Facilities are minimal: a composting toilet is provided, but there is no potable water source on site. Campers must pack in all water and be prepared for primitive conditions. Food storage is a concern in this area due to black bear activity, and backpackers should carry bear-resistant canisters. The 6.6-mile approach from the trailhead makes this a moderate to strenuous day of hiking to reach camp. The Mahoosuc Range is known for challenging terrain including the infamous Mahoosuc Notch. Trident Col provides a staging point for exploring this dramatic section of the Appalachian Trail while offering the basic infrastructure of a designated tentsite.
Directions
Access via the Mahoosuc Trail (Appalachian Trail) in the southern Mahoosuc Range. The tentsite is located on a side trail approximately 6.6 miles from the trailhead. Contact the Androscoggin Ranger District for current trail conditions and specific trailhead directions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Trident Col Tentsite | |
| WMNF Camping & Cabins | |
| WMNF Alerts |
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