Jackson is located along the border of Maine in New Hampshire's White Mountains surrounded by the nearly 800,000 acre White Mountain National Forest in the Northeast area of the state. Route 16 is nearby for North-South travel and Route 302 the closest for East-West travel. GPS coordinates: N 44 09.397, W 71 11.097

Arriving by Air:

There are four major airports within 140 miles of Jackson.

Portland, Maine (70 miles)   Manchester, NH ( 115 miles)
Boston, MA (140 miles)   Burlington, VT (140 miles)

Logan Airport in Boston is an international airport with the greatest selection of carriers and service. We suggest you check fares and service to each airport to find the best to suit your schedule and budget.

Arriving by Bus:

Concord Trailways offers service from Logan Airport and South Station in Boston to the Glen Ledge Corner Store on Route 16, about two miles from the Eagle Mountain House.

Arriving by Car:

Public transportation is limited in this area so we recommend you have a car to get around. Beware of moose and deer when driving particularly around dawn and dusk. Here are some approximate mileages from major cities:

Boston, MA - 140 miles Burlington, VT - 140 miles
Canadian Border - 115 miles Hartford, CT - 245 miles
Manchester, NH - 115 miles Montreal, PQ - 235 miles
New York City - 350 miles Ottawa, ON - 325 miles
Portsmouth, NH - 85 miles Portland, ME - 70 miles
Providence, RI - 200 miles Washington, DC - 550 miles

Here are directions from three major cities:

From Boston, MA: (approx. 3 hours - 140 miles)
Take interstate 95 North to the Spaulding Turnpike/Route 16 North. From Portsmouth, NH travel approximately 80 miles on Rte. 16 North to Conway. Continue on Rte. 16 through North Conway, Intervale and Glen. In Glen, turn right and remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the RED COVERED BRIDGE and into Jackson village bearing left at the fork in the road. After crossing over the stone bridge, turn right onto Carter Notch Road (see little white church on left) and follow up the hill 3/4 mile to Eagle Mountain House on left.

From Portland, ME: (approx. 1.5 hours - 70 miles)
Take US Route 302 West to Glen, NH. In Glen turn right to remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the RED COVERED BRIDGE and into Jackson village bearing left at the fork in the road. After crossing over the stone bridge, turn right onto Carter Notch Road (see little white church on left) and follow up the hill 3/4 mile to Eagle Mountain House on left.

From New York City, NY: (approx. 6 hours - 347 miles)
Take interstate 95 North to I-91 North to I-84 East to I-90 (Mass Pike). Take I-90 East to I-495 North to I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to the Spaulding Turnpike/Rte 16 North. From Portsmouth, NH travel approximately 80 miles on Rte. 16 North to Conway. Continue on Rte. 16 through North Conway, Intervale and Glen. In Glen, turn right and remain on Rte. 16 North and travel 2 miles to Jackson Village Rte 16A. Turn right and follow through the RED COVERED BRIDGE and into Jackson village bearing left at the fork in the road. After crossing over the stone bridge, turn right onto Carter Notch Road (see little white church on left) and follow up the hill 3/4 mile to Eagle Mountain House on left.