Doublehead Cabin
White Mountain National Forest — hiking
Location: JACKSON, NH, NH
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (38 reviews)
Season: May through October
Doublehead Backcountry Cabin is accessible only by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing the 1.8-mile Doublehead Ski Trail. Guests should be prepared to transport all their gear and supplies on foot over an elevation of 1,500 feet. Doublehead Backcountry Cabin and Doublehead Ski Trail were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of a larger project to develop ski runs for the nearby resort town of Jackson.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Doublehead Backcountry Cabin offers a rewarding 1.8-mile hike with steep but short terrain and great views, earning a 4.6/5 rating from campers who praise the quiet experience and clean, cozy cabin.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and North American Porcupine present in area; also Cedar Waxwing, Broad-winged Hawk, Black-throated Blue Warbler, and Northern Watersnake.
Insider tips for Doublehead Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Wear waterproof footwear; the bottom mile of the trail is boggy The hike is doable in a morning or afternoon, making it accessible for day trips
Skip Doublehead Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You prefer vehicle access—cabin is only accessible by hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing. You need to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Doublehead Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Winter — Accessible by snowshoeing or skiing the Doublehead Ski Trail.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Mountain Cabin (JACKSON, NH), Basin Campground (Center Conway, NH), Cold River (Center Conway, NH), Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion (Gorham, NH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Doublehead Cabin
Cell signal at Doublehead Cabin (JACKSON, NH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Doublehead Backcountry Cabin is accessible only by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing the 1.8-mile Doublehead Ski Trail. Guests should be prepared to transport all their gear and supplies on foot over an elevation of 1,500 feet. Doublehead Backcountry Cabin and Doublehead Ski Trail were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of a larger project to develop ski runs for the nearby resort town of Jackson.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Wear waterproof footwear; the bottom mile of the trail is boggy
The hike is doable in a morning or afternoon, making it accessible for day trips
Official operating season for the campground
Accessible by snowshoeing or skiing the Doublehead Ski Trail
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From NH Route 16 in Jackson, turn onto Route 16A. Take Route 16B (Black Mountain Road) and follow for about 2 miles. Just past Black Mountain Ski Area, Rt 16B turns into Dundee Road. Continue on Dundee Road to the trailhead 1 mile on the left with space for 3-5 vehicles. The ski trail reaches the cabin in 1.8 miles via a steep grade.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White Mountain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White Mountain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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