Reservations

A full service season awaits guests in 2024 with normal full service, including the customary 2 hot meals and 1 trail lunch daily hike and naturalist trip leaders, and group & evening activities, and sheets and towels supplied in all cabins.

Do you have questions about Registration? See below for help:

Summer/Extension season: (6/22/24 - 9/8/24)

The Cold River Camp registrar, Lois Winkler, can help answer any questions you may have: (914) 747-3194, before 9 PM, please.

For offseason information outside of our main Summer/Extension season, see our Winter Cabin/Offseason Page

We look forward to welcoming you in 2024!

Latest Cabin Availability (as of March 25, 2024)

Week 1, June 22 - 29: Limited. Call to discuss.

Week 2, June 29 - July 6: Limited. No family cabins. Call to discuss.

Week 3, July 6 - 13: No space.

Week 4, July 13 - 20: Limited. No family cabins. Call to discuss.

Week 5, July 20 - 27: Limited. Only family cabins. Call to discuss.

Week 6, July 27 - August 3: Limited. Call to discuss.

Week 7, August 3 - 10: Limited. Call to discuss.

Week 8, August 10-17: No space.

Week 9, August 17 - 24: Limited. Call to discuss.

Extension, August 25 to September 7 : Limited for Labor Day Weekend (8/30 to 9/2). Space available before and after. Call to discuss.

We update availability as often as we can. For the latest availability or assistance with your registration, please call the Registrar, Lois Winker, at (914) 747-3194, before 9 PM, please.

Reservation Policy and Process

AMC Cold River Camp 2024 Full Service Summer and Basic Service Extension

The information below is for the 2024 Full Service Summer and Basic Service Extension season. Reservations for our Winter Cabin and Off Season Camp use requests can be made at the Winter Cabin / Offseason Page (9/30/23 - 5/5/24).

Please see our Calendar for Camp’s week schedule! (Last update: 1/22/24)

The Hike Leader Roster for 2024 is now available! (Last update: 2/19/24)

For a map of camp and information on cabins for your stay, see the Cabins page.

Winter 2024 Little Deer Dispatch: Now available! This brochure that contains information about camp for the upcoming 2024 season. For copies of the registration forms, please see “Mail-In Reservation Process” below where you will find the Reservation Form, AMC Liability-Waiver Form, and Confidential Medical Form. Separate copies of these are included in paper mailings of the Little Deer Dispatch for your convenience.

Registration Dates:

January 1 - January 31: Full week reservation requests (Saturday to Saturday) are accepted via mail and grouped as part of a lottery. All applications clearly postmarked in January 2023 will receive equal consideration. The lottery closes on January 31.

February 1 - March 31: Full week reservation requests are accepted via mail, first come, first serve.

April 1: Mail-in partial week or full week reservation requests are accepted with a 3 night minimum, starting or ending on a Saturday. See below for steps on the mail in process.

April 1: Online reservation requests accepted.

Rates:

Summer (Full Service): Weekly Rates, Weeks 1-9, 6/22 - 8/24

Adult (17 and over): $870

Youth (12-16): $655

Child (2-11): $435

Under 2: Free

Partial Week Summer Daily Rates are 1/5 Summer Weekly Rates

Extension (Basic Service): Daily Rates, 8/25 - 9/8

Adult (17 and over): $125

Youth (12-16): $94

Child (2-11): $63

All inclusive summer and extension rates include lodging, three meals a day, activities (excluding river trips), cabin firewood, ice, and support of AMC programs. Rates shown above are for AMC members. Non-member fees are +20% of member rates. They are exclusive of the New Hampshire state lodging tax of 5.1%

Kids Stay Free Weeks 2 + 4

Up to two children, under 12, per paying adult can stay for free at Cold River Camp for one week, either June 29 - July 6 or July 13 - July 20. This offer is good for all CRC camp guests during these two weeks, old time campers or new first time campers.

Mail-In Reservation Process

All mail reservations require a deposit.

Regular season: $200 per paying guest.
Extension season: $125 per paying guest.
Reservation deposits are not transferrable.
Cash or checks are accepted; please make checks payable to AMC Cold River Camp.
At this time, Cold River Camp cannot accept credit cards or electronic payments for mail reservations (credit cards accepted for online reservations)
The entire deposit is applied to your bill; the remainder is payable at camp.
We recommend trip insurance to help cover any costs associated with unforeseen, trip disrupting events.

To request a reservation you must mail these 5 items:

1. A completed Reservation Form, up to ten people per form.

2. A completed AMC Liability-Waiver Form for each member of your party.

3. A completed Confidential Medical Form.

4. A check payable to AMC Cold River Camp to cover a deposit of $200 per paying guest per week for summer, $125 per paying guest for Extension Season. Remainder of bill is payable at camp (no credit cards).

5. A business-size self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation and reply mail.

Please note: without the AMC form and health questionnaire, your application cannot be processed.

Where to mail Summer Season and Extension Reservation Requests

From January 1st to June 18th:

Lois Winkler, Registrar, 17 Southview St., Pleasantville, NY 10570

(914) 747-3194, before 9 PM, please.

After June 18th:

Cold River Camp Managers

32 AMC Rd.

Chatham, NH 03813

Online Reservation Process (Available April 1, 2024 to June 18, 2024)

All relevant forms mentioned above will be required and can be submitted digitally with your online reservation request.

Payment in full is required for all reservations at the time of submission. We use Square, which accepts credit cards.
If in the rare case your reservation cannot be accommodated, the full amount will be refunded.
In fairness to those denied space, payment in full is required if cancellation requests are not received at least 30 days prior to scheduled date of arrival.
Please consider purchasing trip insurance in case you need to cancel your reservation.

Cancellation Policy

To change or cancel a reservation between January 1 and June 18, you must notify the registrar, Lois Winkler, at (914) 747-3194 (please call before 9pm). After June 18, contact the summer manager, Emmy Holt, at crcmanagers@gmail.com or (603) 694-3291.

You may substitute different named individuals with advance notice. Cancellations in whole or in part are subject to the following payment terms:

Cancellations received prior to April 1st will receive a refund of 50% of your applicable deposit.
Deposits will not be refunded after April 1st.
In fairness to those denied space, payment in full is required if cancellation requests are not received at least 30 days prior to scheduled date of arrival.
Please consider purchasing trip insurance in case you need to cancel your reservation.

Dining Policy

CRC serves guests two hearty, hot meals and one trail lunch daily. All meals are homemade with fresh, seasonal ingredients and served family style or buffet. A vegan/vegetarian option will always be available to those who have requested vegetarian meals during registration. Life-threatening allergens (ie., tree nuts and shellfish) are kept separate from the main food prep and communal serving areas, but CRC cannot guarantee there will not be some chance of cross-contamination and exposure; campers are advised of this risk. CRC will provide plant-based milk and gluten-free wraps or bread. Because of kitchen limitations, CRC is unable to accommodate special diets or preferences. We encourage guests to bring what they need to manage personal dietary choices when packing for camp. Be mindful, however, of attracting mice and other animals to cabins, so please bring containers to seal your food items and store them in your car. Dispose of trash and recycling at the Housekeeping shed.

COVID-19 Policy

Guests should be aware of their own potential exposure to COVID-19 prior to arrival and also monitor for any symptoms that develop during your visit. We expect guests to follow CDC guidelines, including testing, masking, and isolation as recommended.

Extension (Basic Service and Fall Off-Season

The 9-week summer full-service season is not the only way to enjoy Camp. Camp will be open to guests in fall 2024. Autumn in Evans Notch brings its own rewards - crisper weather, stunning fall foliage, and the renowned Fryeburg Fair just a few miles away. Consider visiting Camp during the fall Extension season or hosting a gathering in later fall weekends.

Extension (Basic Service) - (8/25 - 9/8)

Extension Season at Cold River Camp features a relaxed pace and some of the best hiking, biking, and kayaking weather of the year. You choose the schedule that fits your needs, from two nights to two weeks. Guests bring their own linens (and perhaps a sleeping bag), but otherwise enjoy all the usual amenities, including three wholesome meals a day, served mornings and evenings, cafeteria-style. Led hikes are offered daily. To reserve, use the same full season reservation form and specify the dates of arrival and departure.

Fall Off-Season

Once Extension ends, Camp is open for weekend group use, Fridays through Mondays. It’s an ideal spot for AMC Chapter outings, hiking clubs, family reunions, weddings, and celebrations. Camp cooks provide all meals cafeteria-style, in consultation with group leaders. The Camp is staffed with an event manager and volunteer crew. All facilities are open for use. Guests bring their own linens or sleeping bags but otherwise enjoy all the standard amenities of Camp. Advance group reservation & deposit required. First-come, first-served. Camp in off-season is a popular venue, and 2024 is already almost fully booked. We invite you to start thinking ahead to 2025!

To reserve, contact cclyne@outdoors.org

Cancellation Policy

You may substitute different named individuals with advance notice. Cancellations in whole or in part are subject to the following payment terms:

Cancellations received prior to April 1st will receive a refund of 50% of your applicable deposit.
Deposits will not be refunded after April 1st.
In fairness to those denied space, payment in full is required if cancellation requests are not received at least 30 days prior to scheduled date of arrival.
Please consider purchasing trip insurance in case you need to cancel your reservation.
For online reservations, payment in full is required for all reservations at the time of submission. If in the rare case your reservation cannot be accommodated, the full amount will be refunded.