A perfect base for your bucket list adventure.
Set up base camp at one of our scenic lodges, each with a style of its own, then walk out the door to endless experiences in the White Mountains, quiet western Lakes Region, or the foothills of the Berkshires. Whether you hike, climb, paddle, backcountry ski, or want to just unwind, our New Hampshire and Massachusetts destinations are a source of year-round adventure for soloists, families, and groups of all sizes. Looking for information about backcountry shelters and tent sites? Click here.
Come explore the beauty of the White Mountains, Lakes region, and the Berkshires at one of our destinations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Carter Notch, the eastern anchor of AMC’s hut system was built in 1914, and after more than 100 years, continues to lure those in search of quieter trails and unforgettable summits in this corner of the White Mountains. This hut sits at 3,288 feet with boulder fields and cairns. Learn More
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For more than 100 years, Joe Dodge Lodge has welcomed travelers, adventure seekers, and conservation stewards. Nestled in the heart of Pinkham Notch, surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest, Joe Dodge Lodge is the basecamp for some of best the outdoor adventures in the region. Learn More
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Originally purchased by AMC’s Berkshire Chapter in 1931, Noble View’s peaceful, pristine mountaintop location overlooks the Pioneer Valley and features 360 acres of woodlands, trails, and abandoned farm fields to explore. Learn More
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Mount Cardigan rises out of the Shem Valley as a beacon for outdoor lovers. Next to 5,000-acre Mount Cardigan State Forest, Cardigan Lodge is located on a 1,200-acre reservation owned by AMC and is a short 2-hour drive from Boston. Learn More
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AMC’s most famous Hut, Lakes of the Clouds, is our highest and most visited destination at 5,012 feet. Above tree line, the historic hut’s namesake lakes are nearby, where it often appears that the clouds are sitting atop the water. Learn More
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For over 85 years, High Cabin has been a popular rustic retreat for backcountry enthusiasts looking for a secluded escape with breathtaking scenery. It’s a two mile hike from Cardigan Lodge parking and is protected just below treeline on the saddle between the Mount Cardigan summit and South Peak. Learn More
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Perched at treeline overlooking Eagle Lake, Greenleaf Hut’s views of nearby Mount Lafayette inspire you to explore the length of the Franconia Ridge. Learn More
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Located 2.4 miles up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail from the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, camping at the shelters provides convenient access to Tuckerman Ravine and the summit of Mt. Washington as well as many other trails. Learn More
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Located in Franconia Notch State Park, Lonesome Lake Hut, known affectionately as “Lonestar” for generations of guests, offers big mountain scenery without the big mountain effort. Experience spectacular views of the Franconia Ridge across a pristine glacial lake. Learn More
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This building, which was the home of noted artist Frank H. Shapleigh from 1877 to 1894, will offer White Mountain visitors the opportunity to experience mountain hospitality at its best, as well as a great lodging value in a spectacular setting. With hostel-style bunkrooms reminiscent of those at the AMC’s celebrated high mountain huts, as well as shared amenities with the Highland Center Lodge, Shapleigh Bunk House is a great location for your next White Mountain adventure. Learn More
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Zealand Falls Hut, constructed in 1932 in the beautiful Zealand Valley, has become a popular destination among families and those new to the backcountry due to the easy hike to reach it and its proximity to its namesake waterfall, a 25-foot high series of cascades on Whitewall Brook. Learn More
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In the heart of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, Galehead Hut is the most remote in the AMC hut system, with access to soaring peaks, sublime waterfalls, and awe-inspiring views of the Bonds. Learn More
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As AMC’s first high mountain hut, first built in 1888, Madison Spring Hut has been newly rebuilt and sits above treeline at the northern end of the Presidential Range and overlooks the sheer walls of the Madison Gulf for spectacular views of its closest peaks. Learn More
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Nestled at the base of Mount Cardigan and surrounded by 6,000 acres of forest, Cardigan is a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Stay at our group campsite, just a 10 minute walk from the lodge where you can enjoy hiking and skiing trails and the backcountry experience without the long hike. Learn More
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Nestled in between two 4,000-foot peaks, Mizpah Spring Hut, known by generations as “Pa,” is just a short distance from the legendary Crawford Path. A memorable stop on your exploration of the southern peaks of the Presidential Range. Learn More
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Built on the site of the historic Crawford House hotel and nestled in New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch, the Highland Center is our premier White Mountain lodge, an ideal basecamp for your mountain escape. Learn More
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