The early bird gets the parking spot…
We closed half the parking lot at Mead Base due to poor drainage and mud. Lots of mud. Unfortunately, there is no parking on the road where you’ll get ticketed and maybe towed(!) if you do. There is a small lot by the Sandwich Notch Road which also fills quickly. And please do not park at the neighboring property which is a working farm.
In 2022, we hope to accommodate more cars with major improvements to the parking lot thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Quimby Fund of Sandwich and the US Forest Service.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience and will post when the lot is back to full capacity.
Happy trails,
Friends of Mead
Located at the end of a dirt road in Center Sandwich, NH, Mead Base Conservation Center is the southernmost entry to the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF). The Base includes an old farmhouse, several outbuildings and cabins and three campsites on 11 acres. Friends of Mead, through a lease from the US Forest Service, preserves and maintains the property for the public’s use.
Mead Base, with its year-round parking, serves as a launch pad for several trailheads including the Wentworth Trail up Mt. Israel, the Bear Camp River Trail, and the hike to Cow Cave and Beede Falls. Many birding, tracking, nature and historic walks begin at Mead. Throughout the summer AmeriCorps Volunteers, trail crews, Audubon interns, and artists make Mead their base. The Base includes several campsites that are available for a nominal fee. The farmhouse's main room and kitchen are also available to rent.
Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a camping experience, come visit Mead Base Conservation Center and enjoy the spectacular scenery and the many adventures that abound!
Friends of Mead
Mead Base Conservation Center, 517 Diamond Ledge Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227 603-284-6919
Mead Base, with its year-round parking, serves as a launch pad for several trailheads including the Wentworth Trail up Mt. Israel, the Bear Camp River Trail, and the hike to Cow Cave and Beede Falls. Many birding, tracking, nature and historic walks begin at Mead. Throughout the summer AmeriCorps Volunteers, trail crews, Audubon interns, and artists make Mead their base. The Base includes several campsites that are available for a nominal fee. The farmhouse's main room and kitchen are also available to rent.
Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a camping experience, come visit Mead Base Conservation Center and enjoy the spectacular scenery and the many adventures that abound!
Friends of Mead
Mead Base Conservation Center, 517 Diamond Ledge Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227 603-284-6919