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A unique destination, in a valley surrounded by mountains and time. Come and have a gem of a vacation with great hiking, fine food, and good friends.

The official page of AMC Cold River Camp. Visit us online at http://amccoldrivercamp.org/ Cold River Camp (CRC) is a volunteer-managed, family-oriented, and full-service facility of the Appalachian Mountain Club that welcomes AMC members and the general public. CRC also works closely with the Chatham Trails Association (CTA). Visit them at: http://www.chathamtrails.org/

About the AMC:
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AMC, connecting you to the freedom and exhilaration of the outdoors is our calling. We invite and help people of all ages and abilities to explore and develop a deep appreciation of the natural world. AMC helps you get outdoors on your own, with family and friends, and through activities close to home and beyond. With chapters from Maine to Washington, D.C., including groups in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, you can enjoy activities like hiking, paddling, cycling, and skiing, and learn new outdoor skills. We offer advice, guidebooks, maps, and unique lodges, huts, and VMF camps like CRC to inspire your next outing. You will also have the opportunity to support our conservation advocacy and research, youth programming, and work maintaining 1,800 miles of trails. We invite you to join us in the outdoors. Our Mission:
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We believe these resources have intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunities, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. Because successful conservation depends on active engagement with the outdoors, we encourage people to experience, learn about, and appreciate the natural world.

06/01/2026

Welcome to the world, new American Robin! Who knew a Conant Lodge window ledge was the perfect spot to build a nest and raise a family! During the busy AMC Boston Chapter 20s - 40s Weekend, we hung towels inside the Lodge window to keep the robin family from being constantly startled by the inside activity. Despite the heavy rain and wind Friday night the nest remained secure - whew! When we left on Sunday, the adult robin was still faithfully feeding the chick and keeping the remaining eggs warm. What will we find next weekend? More hatchlings? A nest full of hungry mouths? We can’t wait to see how the CRC robin story unfolds! Thanks for the great photo Ned!

05/28/2026

CRC was happy to host BOTH the Chatham Trails Association and a NOLS Wilderness First Aid course this past weekend! What a great way to ensure that trails AND leaders are ready for a summer of fun and safe hiking!!

Thanks SO much to the CTA for all of your hard work and to Brianne at NOLS for teaching such a great WFA class!!

If you are interested in learning more about the work that the CTA does that benefits so many people, including those of us who love Cold River Camp, please check out their website!
https://www.chathamtrails.org/

And if you are looking for NOLS wilderness safety training, you can start here! https://www.nols.edu/

05/13/2026

Ode to opening Weekend

At the foot of Baldface in May,
Cold River Camp opened today!
The sled was recovered,
Our porch rediscovered,
And spring blooms chased the raindrops away.

The gardens awoke to the rake,
And furniture journeys did take.
The dishes all gleamed,
Cozy firelight beamed,
And laughter helped our dear camp awake!

Feasts by Zach and Maggie came with flair,
While Kate and Nathaniel wrangled with care.
Ella and Emma gave sunflowers bright,
Rocks were skipped in twilight,
Cheers to another wonderful year!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the Cold River Camp Opening Weekend such a success. From misty mornings to cozy fires, gardens raked awake, furniture carried, dishes washed, porch conversations, river rock skipping, and countless laughs along the way — the weekend was full of the spirit that makes CRC so special.

Special thanks to Kate and Nathaniel for all the wrangling and keeping things moving, and to Bill for always being at the ready “just in case.” Zach and Maggie kept everyone well fed, Ella and Emma brightened Sunday with sunflowers, and every volunteer who pitched in helped bring camp back to life for another season.

Cold River Camp runs on community, generosity, hard work, and good humor - and this weekend was a wonderful reminder of that. Thank you all for making it such a great weekend.

05/04/2026

TRAVELER UPDATE! For those driving to camp via Route 2 (north of camp) and then heading south on Route 113, an update from “Super Paul” - our fabulous fixer of all things Cold River Camp - is that Route 113 is now open all the way through. The winter closure has been lifted! Whew - no "driving around" to get to camp!😃

05/02/2026

Cold River Camp News!

As we look ahead to the upcoming summer season at AMC Cold River Camp, we want to share an important staffing update.

As we’ve previously communicated, after five years as Summer Manager, Emmy Holt has made the decision to step away from the role. We are so grateful for the care, energy, and commitment Emmy brought to CRC over the years, and we wish her all the very best in her next chapter.

We’ve been working thoughtfully and quickly to keep things running smoothly and to ensure a welcoming, well-supported season for our guests and staff. We’re pleased to share that a 2026 Summer Manager has been hired from within our community, Miranda Grover. Miranda brings a deep knowledge of CRC as she is a 5th generation camper, 4th generation committee member, 3rd generation Croo, and former assistant manager. Her familiarity with camp operations, culture, and traditions will help ensure continuity and a positive, enjoyable season. Cold River Camp is her favorite place and she’s excited to spend the summer in the shadow of South Baldface.

We are confident in the leadership team in place and in the strength of our staff. CRC will remain the special place it’s always been, rooted in community and tradition – and where that CRC magic lives on in time on the trails, around camp, and in the shared experiences you help create.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to a wonderful season together.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Committee Chair, Ozzy Osborne at [email protected].

We’ll see you on the porch!
The Cold River Camp Committee

03/31/2026

No foolin’- we promise!
Partial-week and online reservations for AMC Cold River Camp open April 1st!

Full weeks? Already going, going… almost gone. So, if camp is even a maybe, consider this your friendly nudge from the mountains.
Come for a few days or stay the whole week - either way, the trails, the river, and a table full of good food and even better company are waiting for you.

Check the website for current availability and registrar info - and come soak up that unmistakable CRC magic.

03/11/2026

The past few days of warm weather are getting everyone excited for CRC this summer!!

Camp has been filling, with many weeks now having limited availability.

Now is a great time to get in your full-week registrations if you haven't done so already!

Week 4 (July 11-18th) still has plenty of room, but check the website for specific availability in other weeks and the latest registration information!

Don't forget, partial weeks and online registrations start April 1! 🌸

https://www.coldrivercamp.org/reservations

If you have not yet signed up for a week in Camp, or know someone who might like to attend, this is a great season to introduce them to Camp!

02/06/2026

How to become Google-famous at CRC (apparently):

Be a CRC Trip Leader (hi, Oz!).
Be partnered with another CRC Trip Leader, Shelly (hi, Benjy!).
Park responsibly next to each other at the Pine Mt. Trailhead.
Linger long enough at the trailhead for Google Maps to assume you live there.
Become a landmark!
Congrats to our newest points of interest, Oz and Benjy! Officially on the map!

01/29/2026

The CRC clock is ticking!
There are about 58 hours left for you to get your January 31, 2026, USPS postmark on your CRC full-week reservation request, and be entered into the priority reservation lottery!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of summer at CRC: great food and easy camaraderie, mountain summits and shady trails, chilling pools and river swims, unhurried time on the porch, and all the magic that makes a CRC week unforgettable.

Mail your request by January 31st to give yourself the best chance at your preferred week. Summer will be here before we know it! Find all the 2026 reservation details on the CRC website at www.coldrivercamp.org/reservations

01/23/2026

Looking for a winter getaway? CRC's Evergreen Cabin is currently open and available for reservations for the weekends of January 30-February 1, and February 20-22. There is also ample weeknight availability, plus additional open spring weekends. Contact [email protected] to book and cozy up in peaceful Evan's Notch!

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North Chatham, NH

Telephone

+16036943291

Website

http://amccoldrivercamp.org/

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