Black Mountain Cabin, Jackson, NH

Black Mountain Cabin is located in the Saco Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest (2 hrs west of Lewiston, ME) with an elevation of 2,496 feet. The site is open all year. There is a fee of $40.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (29)

4.5 out of 5

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4 star		14%
3 star		3%
2 star		7%
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@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.

@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.

@SteveF6015775 · Camped on Feb 23, 2023 at Campsite #1

A Special Place! Very rustic. Bring firewood and water in winter.

@KrisT3386472 · 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.

@KrisT689 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

@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.

@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Dec 20, 2021 at Campsite #1

@herbc3811643 · 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.

@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.

@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.

@SarahW4027937 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

@ChristopherB30 · 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.

@ChristopherB71 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #1

@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!

@MelissaG424340 · 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!

@JessicaC246083 · 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.

@JessicaC214 · Camped on May 15, 2021 at Campsite #1

@KeriR4448653 · Camped on Apr 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

Nice area and cabin

@KeriR515 · Camped on Apr 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

Nice area and cabin

@MarkD260 · Camped on Feb 25, 2021 at Campsite #1

Will come back for sure!

@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.

@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.

@LisaC627 · Camped on Jan 15, 2020 at Campsite #1

Great time at cabin. Loved the rustic feel. The door on wood-stove does not shut good but we did ok...may want a ranger to check it.

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