Mead Explorer Base Camp
Mead Explorer Base Camp
Mead Explorer Base Campground is a year-round parking area in the White Mountain National Forest that serves as a trailhead hub for the Bearcamp River area, including the Bear Camp River Trail.
The site offers free parking (plowed in winter) and access to multiple hiking trails, though restrooms and potable water are not available.
Located in Sandwich, NH via Diamond Ledge Road, it provides a convenient launch point for outdoor recreation in the region.
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