Hermit Lake Complex
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- Reserve online
- Coordinates
- 44.2612, -71.2871
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Hermit Lake Complex free?
No. Hermit Lake Complex charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Hermit Lake Complex?
From Gorham New Hampshire, travel south for 10.6 miles on Highway 16 to Pinkham Notch Visitor Center on right. Parking for Hermit Lake is at the AMC Pinkham Notch facility. The shelters are located 2.4 miles up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail, 1/2 mile below Tuckerman Ravine.
Nearby
- Osgood Tent Site3.6 mi
- Nauman Tent Site5.0 mi
- DOLLY COPP PICNIC PAVILION5.6 mi
- Dolly Copp6.0 mi
- DOLLY COPP6.0 mi
- BARNES FIELD CAMPGROUND6.3 mi
- Perkins Notch Tent Site7.2 mi
- BLACK MOUNTAIN CABIN7.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
