Established Camping
Mead Explorer Base Camp
Mead Explorer Base Camp is located in the White Mountain National Forest, featuring forested terrain with nearby mountains. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore attractions like the Kancamagus Highway and the Flume Gorge, both accessible within an hour.
Description
US Forest Service
White Mountain Purchase Unit
Mead, with its year-round parking, serves as a launch pad for several trailheads including the Wentworth Trail up Mt. Israel, the Bear Camp River Trail, and the hike to Cow Cave and Beede Falls. Many birding, tracking, nature and historic walks begin at Mead.
Location
Mead Explorer Base Camp is located in New Hampshire
Directions
<p>Accessed via Diamond Ledge Road which leaves from the town center of Sandwich, NH.</p>
Coordinates
43.82860212 N
71.48330975 W
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Manchester
- 1 hr 44 min from Lewiston
- 1 hr 52 min from Portland
- 2 hrs 28 min from Burlington
