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 is from 3pm to 10pm. Any late arrivals may be charged a fee unless prior correspondence with staff has occurred.
Check out is 11am. Please strip all sheets from beds before leaving. Place the sheets in the laundry basket provided in your room.
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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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We have a strict 14 day policy.
Quiet hours are between 11pm and 7am. Please be respectful of all guests.
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Free on-site parking.
