AMC's Highland Center at Crawford Notch, our newest four-season lodge and outdoor education center, offers a broad range of accommodations and walk-on programs, along with backdoor access to a variety of outdoor activities. The Highland Center is an ideal starting point for day hikes, paddling, snowshoe treks, and longer backcountry trips in the White Mountains.
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The Highland Center includes:
Activities
- Family Adventure Camps: A great way for you and your family to explore the
outdoors together. Learn more>>
- Use the White Mountain Guide Online to customize your next hike in Crawford Notch! Learn more >>
- AMC Outdoor Explorations: Experience the outdoors in a new way—learn to snowshoe, go birdwatching, try paddling, look for animal tracks – through daily walk-on programs led by staff naturalists. View a sample calendar (PDF) >>
- Combine your stay with an overnight at Zealand Falls Hut or Mizpah Spring Hut for a longer adventure
- Enjoy shorter walks and hikes to Saco Lake, Ammonoosuc Lake, or Mt. Willard
- Cross-country ski from our door to the Bretton Woods trail network. Or downhill ski at Bretton Woods or Cannon Mountain.
Highlights
- Daily walk-on activities open to all guests; naturalist and evening programs
- Free use of L.L. Bean gear available to all guests
- Choice of private, family, and shared lodge rooms. Learn more>>
- Shapleigh Bunk House with shared, co-ed accommodations. Learn more>>
- Four-course dinner, served family style, and breakfast buffet included in all Lodge rates. Sample dinner menu>>
- Award-winning green design that earned Environmental Champion status in the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging program. Learn more>>
- Major stop on the hiker shuttle. View map and schedule>>
- Private and individual group programs and activities available upon advance request. Learn more>>
- Free Wi-Fi service in all rooms, public areas and Thayer Hall
- Friendly staff available to assist with trip planning, trail information, and weather reports.
Season
Contact
- AMC Reservations 603-466-2727 Monday through Saturday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM; or request a reservation online
- Front Desk (24 Hours): (603) 278-HIKE
- Group Sales: 603-278-4453, ext. 2002
- Mailing Address: AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch, Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
The Highland Center at Crawford Notch is located on 26 acres of AMC-owned land, bordering the White Mountain National Forest and just minutes from Crawford Notch State Park.
