4.0014 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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44.5289, -71.3915
Peak-baggers working the NH 48 or 52 With A View lists will find this a natural base camp, with Mount Cabot, the Bulge, and the Horn all reachable in roughly 2.7 miles. The flat, cleared sites and reliable pond water (filter it) make for a comfortable enough stay at the price of
Weekend crowds regularly overwhelm six sites, pushing overflow campers into unofficial spots. No potable water, no showers, and York Pond Road gate hours can strand late arrivals, solo backpackers who want solitude are better off on a Tuesday.
Reference information about Unknown Pond Tentsite sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Nestled next to calm waters of Unknown Pond, this tent site is located off a spur of the Unknown Pond Trail. There is an outhouse, 6 designated camping spaces and reliable water from the pond or stream.</p>
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Fall is the sweet spot here. Days run in the 50s and 60s, nights drop into the 30s and 40s. Mosquitoes fade, foliage peaks, and trails empty out compared to summer. The pond stays accessible without the heat or crowds of July and August. Winter brings snow and cold, but the elevation keeps conditions manageable for prepared campers who don't mind the gate closures on York Pond Road.
"Fall is the sweet spot": foliage peaks, mosquitoes fade, trails less crowded, pleasant temps.
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Potable water is not available at this site.
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