Can you reserve a site at Algonquin Trailhead?

No. Algonquin Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Algonquin Trailhead

Facility · Maine ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White Mountain Purchase Unit (NF) · Open Access

1,426 ft
Elevation

There is a small parking area which services the Algonquin Trail. From here the Algonquin Trail enters the Sandwich Range Wilderness Area and ascends the southwest ridge (sometimes called Black Mountain) of Sandwich Dome gaining it's summit at 3,950 ft. in 4.5 miles) There are no amenites provided at this trailhead.

Getting there

The Algonquin Trailhead is located 3.7 miles south of NH RT 175 on the historic Sandwich Notch Road.

43.86184, -71.53537 · 43°51'42.6"N 71°32'7.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	30	38	50	63	72	77	76	69	56	43	33
Low °F	6	6	15	29	40	49	54	52	45	34	25	14
Precip in	3.9	3.3	4.3	4.6	4.2	5.2	4.8	4.3	4.2	5.6	4.5	5.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Algonquin Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Algonquin Trailhead?: No. Algonquin Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Algonquin Trailhead

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Russell Pond Campground 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Big Rock 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hancock Campground (NH) 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Flat Mountain Pond Shelter 5.2 mi · Campground
Tripoli Road Camping Area 10.5 mi · Campground
Passaconaway Campground 12.4 mi · Campground
Sawyer Pond Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy) 13 mi · Facility
Jigger Johnson Campground 13.7 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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