Backcountry Camp 52

The views are nice because it sits at the summit!

Stayed here in April 2019. Great site, water is tough to access after a long day's hike. Newton Bald Trail is a tough, non stop uphill hike with zero breaks in elevation.

Nice camp area. Stream nearby for water but steep hill coming back up to camp.

Fantastic campsite located less than a tenth of a mile downhill from the Newton Bald & Thomas Divide trail junction. There are several spots to place tents and also numerous trees suitable for hammock campers. There are great views to both the west and east from this ridgetop campsite when the leaves are down. The bear cables are well located and there is also a nice fire ring with logs for sitting.nnThe only reason I give this 4 stars is that the water source is at least 100 yards down a steep hill. Getting water here is a chore at the end of a long hiking day. Just make sure you take all of your water containers down to the spring when you go to minimize the number of climbs.

Breathtaking views. We we're pleasantly surprised to get a beautiful sunset, and sunrise. Very rewarding hike coming from Benton McKay trail.