The Vibe:
A backcountry basecamp with dirt on its boots and warmth in its walls.
Tucked at the edge of the White Mountains, Barn Door Hostel is where climbers, hikers, and off-grid adventurers gather before disappearing into the forest. Built in a big red barn, it’s part gear shed, part community hub, part cozy-lodging-for-the-scrappy-soul.
What Makes It Different:
This place was built for granite junkies, trail hounds, and folks who read paper maps for fun.
🧗 Minutes from world-class Rumney climbing and endless White Mountain trails
🔥 Wood stove, firepit, and porch hang perfect for post-hike unwinding
🛏️ Dorms and private rooms inside a rustic, lovingly repurposed barn
🥾 Gear-friendly, trailhead-close, and backpacker-budget approved
🌲 Surrounded by national forest, swimming holes, and silence
🤝 A true community vibe — potlucks, trip swaps, and beta shared over beers
Why Travelers Book Here:
Because the best adventures start with a real place to return to, Barn Door Hostel is where strangers become belayers, where the morning coffee hits different in mountain air, and where your hiking boots feel more at home than your city shoes ever did.
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Parking
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Secure Storage
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Bike Rack
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Kitchen
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Workspaces
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Bunk Beds
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Wifi
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Tea & Coffee
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Hot Showers
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Towels
You love meeting other hikers, climbers, and travelers, swapping stories by the firepit
You’re solo or with friends and looking for a basecamp, not a hotel
You want to stay close to rock climbing and trails, without blowing your budget
You appreciate a post-hike beer, a good porch sit, and a real local vibe
You’ll love this hostel if:
Hostel Policies
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Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Guests must check in before 10:00 PM EST. A $20 per bed late check-in fee applies for arrivals after 10:00 PM without prior notice. Same-day reservations will not be accepted after 10:00 PM EST.
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If you are inside the hostel: you should bring your toiletries, a towel (we have towels for rent for $2), slippers/slides (there are no shoes allowed in the barn; we have a few slippers you can borrow if you forget). Please do not bring your personal linens/sleeping bags. All beds are equipped with a fitted sheet, duvet, and pillow.
If you are camping, you should bring your camping gear and appropriate clothing, a grill grate for cooking (if necessary), trash bags (we have a pack in pack out policy), and a good attitude. Please be prepared to walk to your site if you’ve booked the Barn Door Bus, or the upper campground. If you don’t have your own camping gear, please check out Effortless Adventure
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25% nonrefundable
60% refundable if canceled within 14 days.
0% refundable if canceled within 72 hours of check in time.
Holiday Weekends (Thursday–Monday of Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day): 100% non-refundable.
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At check-in, all guests must present a valid government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. Guests whose primary residence is within Grafton, Carroll, Belknap, or Merrimack Counties must obtain advance approval from the Hostel prior to booking.
Groups of 8 or more must reserve directly via info@barndoorhostel.com. A 50% non-refundable deposit and additional group conditions may apply.
If the conduct of any Guest negatively impacts the experience of another Guest, Barn Door Hostel reserves the right to issue partial or full refunds to the affected party and charge the responsible Guest for the equivalent amount, as well as any administrative fees or losses incurred.
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Free on-site parking for paying guests.
