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Saco Ranger District

Located on the south eastern part of the forest, the District offers a variety of different recreational opportunities. Journey across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; experience the famous Mt Chocorua area; find solitude in the Presidential Range-Dry River or Sandwich Wildernesses; or discover the beauty along Scenic Route 113. Recreational opportunities are endless: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.

General Information

The Ranger District offices are open year-round. Winter hours are in effect from 1/13/2025 to 5/4/2025.

  • Every day from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

District Offices occasionally close for inclement weather and some federal holidays. Contact our office for more information regarding operational hours.

Recreation Sites

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Albany Covered Bridge
Hiking
The Albany Covered Bridge was first constructed in 1858. Repairs and restorations over the years have kept the bridge in the usable condition you see today. The site has a large parking lot that will…

Attitash Ski Area
Winter Sports
Attitash Mountain Resort, located in the Mount Washington Valley and considered New Hampshire’s premier year-round vacation area, has consistently ranked amongst the East’s top ten ski resorts…

Attitash Trailhead
Hiking
Hikers reach Table Mountain (2,610 ft.) in 1.9 miles, Big Attitash Mountain (2,910 ft.) in 4.7 miles and Moat Mountain Trail in 7.2 miles.

Bald Land Trailhead
Site Open
Bald Land Trailhead has seasonal roadside parking for a few cars. The west trailhead is located at the end of Black Mountain Road in Jackson, NH.

Baldface Shelter
Located just below the smooth granite ledges of South Baldface Mountain, this shelter (sleeps 6-8) and small designated camping area a short distance away allows the forest visitor to stay just…

Baldface Trailhead
Hiking
This trailhead provides parking for approximately 15 cars yet still overflows on weekends and holidays. Cross the road with caution to access the Baldface Circle Trail, which provides a 9 mile loop…

Basin Campground
Basin Campground is temporarily closed for plumbing and electrical work. The anticipated re-opening date is to be determined.Basin Campground is named for nearby Basin Pond. Offering a boat launch…

Bear Notch Ski Touring
Winter Sports Hiking
Bear Notch offers 65 kilometers of groomed Nordic Skiing, spectacular riverside views, pristine waterfalls, picturesque meadows, and challenging hills. Hot homemade bread is provided in our rustic…

Black Mountain Cabin
Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), this cabin is located on the west side of Black Mountain, set on what was once pasture land just below the summit with an outstanding…

Black Mountain Ski Trailhead
Hiking Winter Sports
This trail offers hiking and advanced backcountry skiing in winter and accesses Black Mountain Cabin, which requires reservations. The cabin rents for $20.00 per night and reservations may be made on…

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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