Crawford Notch

Grand Hotels and Tragedy

State: New Hampshire County: Carroll County Founded: 1820s Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: Resort era

Crawford Notch was home to grand resort hotels in the 1800s and the site of the famous Willey House tragedy (1826 landslide). Most grand hotels burned. The Crawford Depot and one hotel survive. The notch is now a state park.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer-Fall

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Time Needed: 2-3 hours

Quick Facts

  • Willey House landslide tragedy (1826)
  • Grand hotels burned down
  • Crawford Depot survives

Location

Address: Crawford Notch State Park, NH

Coordinates: 44.1833, -71.4167