Mount Washington
Mount Washington (Abenaki: Agiocochook) is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire.
A mountain, 9 mi northwest of Jackson
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 136" of snow a year. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 256K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Jackson is the nearest base
Jackson is 9 miles southeast, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Jackson. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Washington
Mount Washington (Abenaki: Agiocochook) is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire. It is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft (1,916.6 m) and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River.
The mountain is notorious for its erratic weather. On the afternoon of April 12, 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a windspeed of 231 mph at the summit, the world record from 1934 until 1996. Mount Washington still holds the record for the highest measured wind speed not associated with a tornado or tropical cyclone.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 6,289 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 256K a year
Where to stay near Mount Washington
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Carroll (36) and Bartlett (35).
- 1White Mountain National Forest
- 2Conway Scenic Railroad
- 3Willey House, New Hampshire
- 4Story Land
- 5Cannon Mountain
- 6Bretton Woods
Carroll
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
841 people · 57% vacation homes
10 mi west of Mount Washington
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mount Washington | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll 57% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 15 min | 36 13 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 841 | $262K | — |
| Bartlett 62% vacation homes | 14 mi south | 20 min | 35 12 hotels · 3 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,335 | $371K | B+ |
| Jackson 54% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 19 7 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,082 | $719K | — |
| Gorham | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 20 9 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 2,661 | $162K | B− |
| Conway 30% vacation homes | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 76 29 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 10,308 | $314K | C |
| Lincoln 73% vacation homes | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 44 22 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,664 | $342K | B− |
| Bethlehem | 15 mi west | 25 min | 18 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,575 | $288K | A− |
| Jefferson 22% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,063 | $297K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Washington
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
46 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
113 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
217 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
38 mi LandmarkWilley House, New Hampshire
412 mi Theme parkStory Land
521 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical68 mi Ski areaBretton Woods Ski Area90 runs · 1,395 ft vertical
64 mi TheatreHaskell Free Library and Opera HousePhoto credits
Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Willey House, New Hampshire: alans1948, CC BY 2.0 · Story Land: AnotherMaker, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Haskell Free Library and Opera House: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
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Visiting Mount Washington
What town is Mount Washington near?
Jackson, NH, about 9 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–76°.
What is the closest airport to Mount Washington?
Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 66 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mount Washington?
Carroll (10 mi, 36 places to stay), Bartlett (14 mi, 35 places to stay) and Jackson (9 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Jackson
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Jackson’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.