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