Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · White Mountain National Forest · Jackson, NH

Black Mountain Cabin

Black Mountain Backcountry Cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and sits on what was once pasture land. The cabin was renovated in 1992, though its original character was maintained. The surrounding pasture was cleared as well to provide the scenic views that guests enjoy today. The Black Mountain Ski Trail is used to hike or ski to the cabin, depending on the season. The 1.4-mile trail starts at an elevation of 1,250 feet, and the cabin sits at an elevation of 2,450 feet. Guests should be prepared to transport all their gear and supplies on foot.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets ok
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3fires
active
Bradley Brook Rx (prescribed burn) · 7 mi away · 1 acres
2 more within 50 miles
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Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

Black Mountain Cabin is very rustic with minimal amenities. There are 8 wooden bunks, 2 small tables, benches and a wood stove. An outhouse with a vault toilet is located a short distance away. There is a broom provided as guests are requested to tidy up the cabin before leaving. Water and electricity are not available. Any water taken from the natural sources should be treated or boiled, but it is recommended that guests bring their own water. Bedding and sleeping pads are not provided. Recommended items include matches, food, cooking utensils, trash bags, toilet paper, a camp stove, first aid kit, flashlight or lantern, extra batteries, firewood and/or a cutting tool for dead and down wood. The amount of available firewood in the area cannot be guaranteed.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestWhite Mountain National Forest
FeesCabin rental fee $40.00 per night plus $8.00 reservation fee.

White Mountain National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Black Mountain Cabin10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 5.31 inches of precipitation, 28.5 inches of snowFebruary: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 27.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.87 inches of precipitation, 26.4 inches of snowApril: 5.75 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowMay: 5.48 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJune: 5.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 5.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 7.82 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowNovember: 5.83 inches of precipitation, 12.7 inches of snowDecember: 5.98 inches of precipitation, 28.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.1°F averageFebruary: 17.9°F averageMarch: 25.6°F averageApril: 37.9°F averageMay: 50.2°F averageJune: 58.9°F averageJuly: 64.0°F averageAugust: 62.8°F averageSeptember: 56.3°F averageOctober: 44.6°F averageNovember: 33.1°F averageDecember: 22.6°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Pinkham Notch, 6 miles from the campground at 2,025 feet, station USC00276818 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 67 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 136 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

There are two trails used to reach the cabin; the Black Mountain Ski Trail and East Pasture Loop XC Ski Trail: Recommended: Black Mountain Ski Trail is located off Carter Notch Road in Jackson: From Route 16, turn into Jackson Village. Follow the loop through town until you reach 16B/Carter Notch Road.

Nearest townJackson, New Hampshire
Coordinates44.1975° N, 71.1722° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The cabin is not insulated, so winter guests should be prepared for temperatures inside to be almost the same as the outside, even when the wood stove is in use ( more details on the cabin ).

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bradley Brook Rx

    7 mi from the campground · 1 acres

  • Prescribed
    South Jackman Rx

    26 mi from the campground · 39 acres

  • Prescribed
    Morse Rx

    50 mi from the campground · 10 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRagged Mountain Equipment ↗7.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗26 mi
RV sales & serviceCall of the Wild RV Center ↗34.1 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Black Mountain Ski Spur A
    0.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Black Mountain Ski Trail
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    East Pasture Trail
    0.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 1.6 mi
    Bald Land XC
    1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 1.6 mi
    Bald Land Trail
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Wildcat River Trail
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside White Mountain National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

This cabin is located on the west side of Black Mountain and offers views of the 4,400-foot Wildcat Ridge and 6,288-foot Mount Washington - the tallest peak in the northeastern United States. The cabin is surrounded by maple and spruce trees. There are 237 species of birds living in White Mountain National Forest. Other inhabitants of the forest include moose and black bears ( bear safety information ).

Recreation

The Black Mountain Ski Trail used to access the cabin is a popular backcountry ski trail. It continues 0.4 miles beyond the cabin to the summit of Black Mountain, which offers views of Carter Dome, Carter Notch and Wildcat Ridge. A groomed trail system operated by Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is within a mile of the cabin. A trail pass is required.

Guidebooks for New Hampshire

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    Larry Pletcher and Greg Westrich, 2019
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  • Climbing New Hampshire's 48 4,000 Footers
    Eli Burakian, 2018
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    Cynthia Taylor-Miller, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Black Mountain Cabin?

Sites at Black Mountain Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Black Mountain Cabin?

Cabin rental fee $40.00 per night plus $8.00 reservation fee.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Black Mountain Cabin?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Black Mountain Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Black Mountain Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Black Mountain Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Black Mountain Cabin?

The Black Mountain Ski Trail used to access the cabin is a popular backcountry ski trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Black Mountain Cabin?

Jackson, New Hampshire.

Source: Getting there

What if Black Mountain Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Basin Campground (8.8 mi), Cold River (9.1 mi), and Wild River Campground (9.2 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby