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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Hermit Lake Shelters

Gorham, New Hampshire · 3,901 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$15Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
3,901 ft1,189 m
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Land
White Mountain National Forest

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About

At the base of Tuckerman Ravine, this shelter provides access to year-round mountaineering opportunities on the East side of Mt. Washington, including famous backcountry spring skiing. There are 8 lean-tos and three tent platforms, as well as outhouses and a hand pump for water. A caretaker is on site year-round. Purchase a camping permit at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, no overnight pets. Reservations are not accepted.

Fees: Overnight Use:

From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Hermit Lake Shelters: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedLight Rain Likely, 65% chance of rain46°27°
  • ThuMostly Sunny32°27°
  • FriSnow Showers, 99% chance of rain35°15°
  • SatChance Snow Showers, 46% chance of rain18°14°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain24°20°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

5 OpenStreetMap entries in Gorham share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

44.26119, -71.28712
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Gorham

Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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