White Mountain National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is a federally managed forest contained within the White Mountains in the northeastern United States. It lies 9 mi west of Bartlett. Our list goes on with Mount Washington, 13 mi away.
A national forest, 9 mi west of Bartlett
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°, with about 136" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Bartlett is the nearest base
Bartlett is 9 miles east, with 35 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 68–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Each month’s highs and lows around White Mountain National Forest are below.
White Mountain National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is a federally managed forest contained within the White Mountains in the northeastern United States. It was established in 1918 as a result of the Weeks Act of 1911; federal acquisition of land had already begun in 1914. It has a total area of 750,852 acres (303,859 ha) (1,225 sq mi). Most of the WMNF is in New Hampshire; a small part (about 5.65% of the forest) is in the neighboring state of Maine. Conservationist and community activist Katherine Sleeper Walden was instrumental in securing at-risk land for the forest, including thousands of acres in the region surrounding the locally famous Bowl near Wonalancet.
- Type
- National forest
- Area
- 1,173 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 18K a year
Where to sleep near White Mountain National Forest
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Bartlett (35) and Lincoln (44).
- 1Mount Washington
- 2Conway Scenic Railroad
- 3Willey House, New Hampshire
- 4Cannon Mountain
- 5Attitash Mountain
- 6Story Land
- 7Waterville Valley
Bartlett
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,335 people · 62% vacation homes
9 mi east of White Mountain National Forest
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From White Mountain National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett 62% vacation homes | 9 mi east | 15 min | 35 12 hotels · 3 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,335 | $371K | B+ |
| Lincoln 73% vacation homes | 12 mi west | 15 min | 44 22 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,664 | $342K | B− |
| Conway 30% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 25 min | 76 29 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 10,308 | $314K | C |
| Carroll 57% vacation homes | 15 mi north | 25 min | 36 13 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 841 | $262K | — |
| Franconia 35% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 19 6 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,143 | $530K | — |
| Jackson 54% vacation homes | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 19 7 hotels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,082 | $719K | — |
| Waterville Valley 86% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 515 | $563K | — |
| Bethlehem | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 18 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,575 | $288K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near White Mountain National Forest
A wider trip can take in these, within 35 miles.
Big draw113 mi MountainMount Washington
35 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
214 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
36 mi LandmarkWilley House, New Hampshire
416 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical58 mi Ski areaAttitash Mountain Resort85 runs · 1,662 ft vertical
611 mi Theme parkStory Land
712 mi Ski areaWaterville Valley Resort84 runs · 1,990 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Willey House, New Hampshire: alans1948, CC BY 2.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Story Land: AnotherMaker, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Waterville Valley Resort: MConradWard, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What people ask about White Mountain National Forest
What town is White Mountain National Forest near?
Bartlett, NH, about 9 miles east.
When is the best time to visit White Mountain National Forest?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–77°.
What is the closest airport to White Mountain National Forest?
Lebanon Municipal (LEB), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 63 miles.
Where should I stay near White Mountain National Forest?
Bartlett (9 mi, 35 places to stay), Lincoln (12 mi, 44 places to stay) and Conway (18 mi, 76 places to stay).
Local tips in Bartlett
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.