00 reviewPrice
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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44.1178, -71.6473
Backpackers targeting Franconia Ridge loop or the AT will find this the obvious overnight stop, 0.3 miles below the trail junction, with tent pads, a composting privy, and a cold spring on-site. Fall weekdays are the sweet spot: foliage, clear views, and real chances of snagging
First-come-first-served with only 10 pads and no way to reserve; prime fall weekends fill fast and there's no backup plan if you hike in and find it full. No potable water system means the spring is your only source, so bring filtration.
Reference information about Liberty Springs Tentsite sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This tentside, built and maintained by the Appalachain Mountain Club, is situated on Mt. Liberty off the Liberty Spring Trail (Appalachian Trail) 0.3 miles below the junction with the Franconia Ridge Trail. There are seven single and three double tentpads. A composting privy and dishwashing station are provided. The water source is an excellent spring. Seasonal caretaker.</p>
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Fall delivers the site's signature experience: high-elevation foliage and crystal-clear ridge views with cool, stable weather ideal for day hikes and photography. Expect daytime highs around 40–60°F and nighttime temps dropping to 20–35°F at 3,800 feet, with the peak color window typically in late September to early October. Franconia Ridge hikes and summit loops are at their most scenic, though prime weekends are busy. Plan weekday trips or arrive early to secure a tent pad. Summer brings afternoon thunderstorms that move in fast. Spring snow lingers into May, and mud season makes for messy hiking. Winter conditions are extreme: heavy snow, fierce winds on the exposed slopes above.
Described as the site's 'signature experience' with high-elevation foliage and clear ridge views.
Liberty Springs Tentsite, maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club, offers a mix of basic amenities suited for hikers and campers. It features seven single and three double tent pads, catering to a variety of group sizes. The campground is equipped with a composting privy and a dishwashing station. A high-quality spring serves as the water source.
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