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White Mountain National Forest › Saco Ranger District › New Hampshire
› Carroll County
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› Black Mountain Cabin
› Campsite #1
Campsite #1 at Black Mountain Cabin, NH
$40
Cabin Site #1
| 8 people | |
| 2 | good |
3/7
3/9
Campsite #1 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@AlexS6004061 · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #1
What a gem of a location, and the ski conditions were amazing for my stay, my pupper loved being able to join in on the adventure. some solid peace was found here enjoying the sunrise and sunset views of mt washington, feeding the fire roasting hotdogs and sipping on cocoa.
@LeighQB97A2EB6 · Camped on Dec 30, 2025 at Campsite #1
The cabin was as described and the view was excellent. Properly dried firewood is essential in the winter to ensure comfortable cabin temps.
@BradK3904986 · Camped on Nov 22, 2025 at Campsite #1
Cabin and outhouse was roomy and clean and luckily already had some split wood for our use. All in all most stars I have seen in the sky in a long time and a great trip. Will be renting again :)
Excellent
@RossG8902433 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great view and well maintained.
@JulietG0587A43 · Camped on Mar 16, 2025 at Campsite #1
Absolutely perfect. The hike up was a bit more difficult than I had imagined, but that was partially due to my own ignorance (its a ski trail, shouldve known it would be kinda steep) and I definitely overpacked. So serene once I was up there, it was everything I needed it to be. The good snow had been washed away by the rain so I didnt get to ski but thankfully I brought a few good books with me. I was relieved not to have cell phone service and enjoyed the absolute silence that surrounded me.
No Service
@JonathanB16578 · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great cabin and awesome woodstove! Nice trail to ski down as well. Highly recommend!
No Service
@BogdanG4ABAB01 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #1
The climb in mid December with knee high snow and 3 days of supplies was not too bad. We were able to warm up the cabin to almost 70 degrees while it was in the teens outside. Cabin was clean. It was a pleasant experience.
Some Coverage
@MariaP8100980 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #1
Love these rustic cabins. It was a challenging but doable hike from the Black Mountain Ski Trail. It is about 950 feet in 1.5 miles, but the privacy is worth it. Pack light and enjoy the silence at night. Pack all things you would need.
Good
@GregoryB745869 · Camped on Feb 18, 2024 at Campsite #1
Nice cabin with good view. When we arrived, the cabin was at 20 degrees, but we got it up to around 40 with the wood stove. With winter gear, we were pretty cozy for the night. The hike up/down the sky trail was moderate and enjoyable.
No Service
@SteveF6015775 · Camped on Feb 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
A Special Place! Very rustic. Bring firewood and water in winter.
Some Coverage
@KrisT689 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #1
Hauling everything you'll need will take more than one person. The whole hike is an incline. Took me two hours in the ice and snow, and that wasn't carrying anything! Getting my supplies up alone proved too difficult, so I didn't stay the night.
Major Issues
@amyc580 · Camped on Dec 20, 2021 at Campsite #1
Excellent time at Black Mtn. shortly before Christmas. Several very small streams to cross, spring was flowing, outhouse was clean and new, excellent view from cabin door. Cabin is large with high ceilings. There is no way you can heat the whole place even if you burn the fire all night so take the description posted on the website to heart! Cabin will be the same, or almost the same, as the outside temp! Wood around the cabin is mostly pine with some maple and birch mixed in. We were lucky enough to find some downed maple branches. Great time in splendid isolation, will be back again.
@herbc424 · Camped on Dec 17, 2021 at Campsite #1
While we carried all the water we woulod need, we did find the spring near the cabin to be flowing (mid-December). To be safe, I presume it would need to be treated before ingesting.
Some Coverage
@SarahW342 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1
Worth the hike! The climb was steep, but the views were amazing and the cabin was cozy enough to be comfortable. My only regret is not staying longer. The firewood situation was scarce, be sure to bring a saw and plan for time to forage for downed trees and drag them over or cut wood.
No Service
@ChristopherB71 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #1
My son and I have visited Black Mtn. cabin several times and were last here in 1999. This year we spent 2 very enjoyable nights there. The cabin is still in good shape with a new wood stove. Unfortunately, the screen frames have been damaged by those trying to pry their way into the structure. There is also a newly constructed, handicap-accessible outhouse.
Bring plenty of water with you. The spring is generally unreliable, but this year, we were able to supplement our reserves from the spring. The wood stove quickly boiled the spring water before use. Fortunately, there were no mice running around this year.
It's a short hike to the cabin and a really nice get-away! Can't wait to return.
Bring plenty of water with you. The spring is generally unreliable, but this year, we were able to supplement our reserves from the spring. The wood stove quickly boiled the spring water before use. Fortunately, there were no mice running around this year.
It's a short hike to the cabin and a really nice get-away! Can't wait to return.
Major Issues
@MelissaG395 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #1
It was a wonderful cabin and the bathroom was pristine! We will definitely be making another trip up!
Some Coverage
@JessicaC214 · Camped on May 15, 2021 at Campsite #1
The trail up is steady, good footing, not many rocks and several stream crossings. The view from the cabin was nice but from the summit was disappointing. The spring was a little more than a trickle but the area was set back from the cabin and clean. The cabin had been cleaned by a ranger the night before we arrived. The inside was a little dark but pleasant. The flies are out and there are no outside fires allowed so be prepared with spray. We stayed one night and everyone enjoyed themselves.
@DanaM619 · Camped on Dec 30, 2020 at Campsite #1
Highly recommend the Black Mtn cabin! We hauled a sled up with some firewood and food, which helped. We also gathered some wood up near the cabin. Great views. Loved the layout of the cabin, cozy - but more than enough space for 8 people. Will definitely go again!
@AndrewF419 · Camped on Dec 25, 2020 at Campsite #1
Great cabin, decent wood stove. Very clean outhouse.
Easy hike with moderate steepness at the end. Summit view very limited.
Easy hike with moderate steepness at the end. Summit view very limited.
Major Issues
@AndrewF3500044 · Camped on Dec 25, 2020 at Campsite #1
Great cabin, decent wood stove. Very clean outhouse.Easy hike with moderate steepness at the end. Summit view very limited.
Major Issues
@GregoryM724 · Camped on Aug 13, 2020 at Campsite #1
It is a forest service cabin. No frills. Pack it in pack it out. Very nice forest. Not much of a view.
@PhilipM172 · Camped on Jan 17, 2020 at Campsite #1
The forecast overnight low was relatively cold at 5F. It took about 3-4 hours to get the stove to 300°, which required keeping the door closed. With the door closed the stove didn't throw significant heat. And with it open it didn't burn well. We kept our boots or liners on as well as all our insulating layers.
We had the cabin for two nights. Most of the people that stayed the first night were cold overnight and decided to not stay a second night. A group that arrived for the second night had the same experience, but brought more down.
We had the cabin for two nights. Most of the people that stayed the first night were cold overnight and decided to not stay a second night. A group that arrived for the second night had the same experience, but brought more down.
@PhilipM3845838 · Camped on Jan 17, 2020 at Campsite #1
The forecast overnight low was relatively cold at 5F. It took about 3-4 hours to get the stove to 300, which required keeping the door closed. With the door closed the stove didn't throw significant heat. And with it open it didn't burn well. We kept our boots or liners on as well as all our insulating layers.We had the cabin for two nights. Most of the people that stayed the first night were cold overnight and decided to not stay a second night. A group that arrived for the second night had the same experience, but brought more down.
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