Recreation area

Algonquin Trailhead

White Mountain National Forest · New Hampshire — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

There is a small parking area which services the Algonquin Trail. From here the Algonquin Trail enters the Sandwich Range Wilderness Area and ascends the southwest ridge (sometimes called Black Mountain) of Sandwich Dome gaining it's summit at 3,950 ft. in 4.5 miles) There are no amenites provided at this trailhead.

Getting there

The Algonquin Trailhead is located 3.7 miles south of NH RT 175 on the historic Sandwich Notch Road.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

Explore more New Hampshire camping

Algonquin Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New Hampshire campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

Browse New Hampshire camping →

Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.