We only got to stay for 1 night, but will be back. Everything was wonderful. The ambiance, the hiking, the food, the service and the cleanliness. Everyone was so enthusiastic even though I am sure they have heard the questions more than a hundred times. We really felt that we got excellent value along with a friendly atmosphere. more

Stayed one night here after spending three nights out in the AMC huts on the trails from Crawford Notch to Appalachia trailhead (near Gorham NH). I had stayed here several years before and loved the atmosphere. The night at Joe Dodge lodge included family style dinner and full buffet breakfast, plus there was an evening Forest Service rangers program on... more

What a gem, lovely clean (small) bunk rooms, great friendly staff, fanstatic food, everything you'd want to support you exploring the white mountains. more

@2002 - through hiker of the Appalachian Trail commenced this visit from Springer Mountain in north Georgia ! My daughter flew east from Oregon to hike a week or more north with her father . She rented a car and drove to Pinkham from Boston arriving elevenish at night . Lonely road even in late August . Father waits by... more

I stayed at Joe Dodge Lodge with my three kids. It was fabulous! A great experience. Having done some of the AMC huts that was what I expected, but not what I got. There was a library, a social room more for adults (very grownup ambiance, grand piano and huge fireplace) but downstairs was a "family area". The family area... more