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Androscoggin Ranger District
Located on the northern part of the forest in New Hampshire and western Maine, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Challenge yourself in the Presidential Range including Tuckerman Ravine or the Great Gulf Wilderness; enjoy the beauty of the area at places like Glen Ellis Falls; get away from it all along Scenic Route 113 or in the Wild River and Caribou-Speckled Wildernesses. Recreational opportunities abound: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The Ranger District offices are open daily during the summer, May 21 through October 14 from 8:00am to 4:30pm. During the winter, October 15 through May 20, the offices are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Offices occasionally close for inclement weather and some federal holidays. Contact our office for more information regarding operational hours. . |
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| Closest Towns: | Gorham, NH |
| Restroom: | Accessible restrooms |
| Information Center: | The district office and visitor center is located 5 miles south of the town of Gorham on NH Route 16. The visitor center has regional information, many interpretive displays, and a retail area with maps, books, recreation passes and other items for sale. Androscoggin Ranger District, (603) 466-2713 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Androscoggin Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Androscoggin Ranger District
- Barnes Field Group Campground
- Crocker Pond Campground
- Dolly Copp Campground
- Hastings Campground
- Wild River Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Androscoggin Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Androscoggin Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Androscoggin Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Androscoggin Ranger District
- Albany Brook Trailhead
- Albany Mountain Trailhead
- Alpine Garden Trailhead
- Appalachia Trailhead
- Barnes Field Group Campground
- Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead
- Caribou East Trailhead
- Caribou West / Mud Brook Trailhead
- Carter / Moriah Trailhead
- Castle Trailhead
- Centennial Trailhead
- Chandler Brook Trailhead
- Crocker Pond Campground
- Daniel Webster Trailhead
- Direttissma Trailhead
- E Royce / Spruce Hill Trailhead
- Gentian Pond Shelter
- Glen Ellis Scenic Area
- Great Glen Nordic Ski Area
- Great Gulf Link Trailhead
- Great Gulf Wilderness Trailhead
- Hastings Trailhead
- Haystack Notch East / Miles Notch North Trailhead
- Haystack Notch East Trailhead
- Hermit Lake Shelters
- Howker Ridge / Randolph Path Trailhead
- Huntington Ravine Trailhead
- Imp Shelter
- Imp South Trailhead
- Kilkenny Ridge Trailhead
- Landing Camp Trailhead
- Lowes Path Trailhead
- Madison Gulf / Old Jackson Road North Trailhead
- Mill Brook Trailhead
- Mt Cabot Cabin
- Nelson Crag Trailhead
- Nineteen Mile Brook Trailhead
- Pine Mountain Trailhead
- Pine Mtn / Pine Link Trailhead
- Pinkham Notch Trailhead
- Rattle River Trailhead
- Roost North Trailhead
- Roost South Trailhead
- Shelburne North Trailhead
- Shelburne South Trailhead
- Starr King Trailhead
- Stony Brook Trailhead
- Thompson Falls Trailhead
- Townline Brook Trailhead
- Tuckerman Ravine Trail
- Unknown Pond North Trailhead
- Unknown Pond South Trailhead
- Unknown Pond Tentsite
- Valley Way Tentsite
- Wamsutta Trailhead
- Wheeler Brook East Trailhead
- Wheeler Brook West Trailhead
- Wild River / Basin Trailhead
- Wild River Campground
- York Pond East Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Androscoggin Ranger District
- Albany Brook Trailhead
- Appalachia Trailhead
- Caribou East Trailhead
- Caribou West / Mud Brook Trailhead
- Carter / Moriah Trailhead
- Castle Trailhead
- Centennial Trailhead
- Chandler Brook Trailhead
- E Royce / Spruce Hill Trailhead
- Gentian Pond Shelter
- Great Gulf Link Trailhead
- Great Gulf Wilderness Trailhead
- Hastings Trailhead
- Haystack Notch East / Miles Notch North Trailhead
- Haystack Notch East Trailhead
- Howker Ridge / Randolph Path Trailhead
- Huntington Ravine Trailhead
- Imp South Trailhead
- Kilkenny Ridge Trailhead
- Lowes Path Trailhead
- Mill Brook Trailhead
- Nineteen Mile Brook Trailhead
- Pinkham Notch Trailhead
- Rattle River Shelter
- Rattle River Trailhead
- Starr King Trailhead
- Stony Brook Trailhead
- Tuckerman Ravine Trail
- Wild River / Basin Trailhead
Horse Riding
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Androscoggin Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Androscoggin Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Androscoggin Ranger District
- Barnes Field Group Campground
- Crocker Pond Campground
- Daniel Webster Trailhead
- Dolly Copp Picnic Area
- Gilead Picnic Area
- Glen Ellis Scenic Area
- South Pond Recreation Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Androscoggin Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Androscoggin Ranger District
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Androscoggin Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Androscoggin Ranger District
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