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Smarts Mountain Campsite

USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Lookout/Cabin
Reservations
Reserve online
Coordinates
43.8241, -72.0344
Last verified
September 18, 2026
43.8241° N · 72.0344° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

?Originally built by the NH Forest Service, the former Fire Warden's cabin is now maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club. The cabin is located on the summit of Smart's Mountain (3,240 ft.). The rustic cabin accommodates eight. A privy is available on site. Three primitive tent-sites are available just south on the Lambert Ridge Trail (Appalachian Trail). Water is accessed via the blue-blazed Daniel Doan Trail at the marginally reliable Mike Murphy spring. The nearby firetower has been refurbished and allows a 260 degree view of the White Mountains, Vermont, and the Connecticut River Valley.

From the USFS.

Is Smarts Mountain Campsite free?

Yes. Smarts Mountain Campsite is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Smarts Mountain Campsite?

Smarts Mountain Campsite is at 43.8241, -72.0344. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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