State Park
Camp Penacook Shelter
White Mountain National Forest · Albany, NH
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- White Mountain National Forest — official page
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- Address:Albany, NH
About
Camp Penacook is a 3-sided shelter located on the southeast side of Mt. Chocorua, approximately 1.5 miles from the summit, off the Piper Trail. There is a tent platform located behind the shelter and a pit toilet in the vicinity. The shelter holds 6-8 people and the platform holds two small or one large tent. Nearby, a short distance up the Piper Trail from its junction with the shelter spur path, are gorgeous overlooks to the east on smooth granite slabs.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Camp Penacook Shelter
Trail
Mount Chocorua Loop Trail
New Hampshire
8.5 mi3,097 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Piper Trail
New Hampshire
7.7 mi2,838 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Piper Hammond Loop Trail
New Hampshire
8.4 mi3,222 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Weetamoo Trail Via Piper Trail
New Hampshire
4.6 mi1,467 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Champney Falls - Bolles Chocura Loop
New Hampshire
9.6 mi3,356 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Champney Falls Trail
New Hampshire
3.1 mi712 ftgain
Moderate
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