facilities
The Slim Baker Area is maintained by the Slim Baker Foundation, and open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, and camping. Snowmobilers may use the old logging road (the Worthen Trail) to the summit, as well. The access road to Slim Baker Lodge — New Chester Mountain Road — is open all year.
A trail map can be found here, for download. (NOTE: bicycles [for example, mountain bikes, road bikes] and self-propelled dirt vehicles [for example, trail bikes, mini bikes, ATVs] are not permitted beyond the parking area by the lodge in order to avoid erosion to the trails and old logging road.)
There is no charge for hiking or picnicking. Modest fees are charged for overnight camping, use of the lodge, and rental of other facilities. Campfire permits must be obtained from the Bristol Fire Department.
the slim baker lodge and camping facilities are open for limited private rentals.
The Slim Baker Lodge and Lean-To Camping areas are open to limited private rentals. Overnight stays are not permitted inside the lodge. All rentals will be made 14 days or more in advance and are subject to cancellation. Reservation requests can be sent to: info@slimbaker.org. Lodge rental fee is $150 for a 12 hour use period between 8am to 8pm, overnight stays are not permitted at the lodge. A $150 security deposit is required at time of reservation.
Reservations for small group use of Inspiration Point are open to private rentals. All rentals will be made 14 days in advance. Reservation requests can be sent to: info@slimbaker.org. Inspiration Point use is $150 for a 12 hour use period between 8am to 8pm. A $150 security deposit is required at time of reservation. If renting both lodge and Inspiration point, the rental fee is $250.
Reservations for the Lean-To Camping area are open to private rentals for a fee of $75 per use period. Reservations must be made 14 days in advance. There is a bear proof food storage on site but no bathrooms are available - follow Leave No Trace Principles for proper disposal. The Lean-To can accommodate up to 6-8 people inside and two tents outside. Please note that our public hiking trail crosses directly in front of the Lean-To.
Use of the Indoor fireplace is not allowed at this time. Fires are permitted in the outdoor fireplace in front of the lodge. Individuals must obtain a Fire Permit from the Bristol Fire Department for any outdoor fire use specific to rental period use.
Please note that we can not accommodate RVs for any camping. Overnight RV camping or parking is not allowed in our parking lot. All camping is via hiking / backcountry access up approximately one half mile from the parking lot.
