The sound of flowing water accompanies campers at this hike-in shelter tucked into the forested landscape near Stark. Devil's Rest Shelter requires visitors to walk in, creating a quieter experience away from vehicle traffic. The structure includes a nearby privy and bear box for food storage, essential amenities for backcountry camping.
Hikers on the Cohos Trail often use this as an overnight stop, finding the shelter well-maintained despite its remote location. The wooded setting provides natural privacy, while the creek adds ambient sound throughout the night. For those exploring the region's trail system, campgrounds around Stark offer additional base camp options with vehicle access.
Description
Devil’s Rest Shelter (Bald Mt. Notch Trail, Nash Stream Forest, Stark township) Hikers may camp legally on the Cohos Trail over its entire length now, provided you stay in designated sites north of Route 110 or follow guidelines set out by the White Mountains National Forest south of Route 110. In the Whites, you may camp in the forest in most locations provided you set up your tent 200 feet away from trails. North of Route 110, you may stay at five Cohos Trail shelters, the Percy Loop Camp tent site, and at three NH state campgrounds and private campgrounds, too. Facilities tend to be within a day’s hike from one another. Fires are strictly forbidden on the trail. Anywhere in New Hampshire, you must obtain a permit from the warden in the local community to kindle a fire outdoors any time within the boundaries of the community you are in. That’s impossible to do when hiking in the backcountry, of course. So, no fires. Period.
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Map & DirectionsDevil’s Rest Shelter is located in New Hampshire near Stark
Coordinates
44.63777378 N
71.40734528 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 11 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 18 min from Burlington, VT
- 2 hrs 34 min from Portland, ME
