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Colebrook
Use Colebrook as a base for the Great North Region: one night if passing through, two if you want to hike, fish or ride the ATV trails.
Colebrook is the largest town in northern Coos County, a hub where roads from Maine, Vermont and Quebec meet. It's a practical base for exploring the Great North Region — Beaver Brook Falls, the ATV trail network, and the nearby towns of Pittsburg and Errol — rather than a destination in itself. Most travellers stop for a night or two on a New Hampshire road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (severe cold, some services limited)
- Airports
- BML · LEB · MHT
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Colebrook911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (Colebrook)603-237-4971
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Colebrook, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyColebrook is a safe, quiet town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 603-237-4971 Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (Colebrook)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBML Berlin Regional Airport (About 45 min south; limited general aviation, no scheduled commercial flights).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–12
- BeerPint of draught beer$5–7
- Budget bedCabin or vacation rental (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$130 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BML Berlin Regional Airport (About 45 min south; limited general aviation, no scheduled commercial flights) · LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport (About 2 h south; Cape Air to Boston) · MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (About 3 h south; full-service airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colebrook: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−16°C (3°F)3°F (−16°C)
12 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
11 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. US-3 and NH-26 run through town; NH-145 leads north to Pittsburg. No public transport. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pittsburg, New Hampshire
goDoor to door: About 20 min
NH-145 north, about 20 min
Fishing, boating on the Connecticut Lakes, and the northernmost point of New Hampshire.
Dixville Notch
goDoor to door: About 15 min
NH-26 east, about 15 min
Scenic mountain pass with hiking trails and The Balsams resort (check status).
Errol
goDoor to door: About 30 min
NH-26 east, about 30 min
Gateway to Umbagog Lake State Park; canoeing and wildlife.
Door to door: About 45 min
US-3 south, about 45 min
Largest town in the region; Moose Tours and the Androscoggin River.
Lancaster, New Hampshire
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US-3 south, about 35 min
County seat with historic buildings and the Weeks State Park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Route 26 corridor
Motels and lodges along NH-26 east of town; closest to Beaver Brook Falls and ATV trails.
Town centre
A few inns and B&Bs near the junction of US-3 and NH-26; walk to the diner and general store.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Meal at a diner (breakfast or lunch)2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Dinner at Black Bear Tavern2 × US$30 | US$60 |
| Gas for a day of driving (about 100 km)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$267 per person per day, bed included | US$534 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast | $8–12 |
| Burger and fries | $12–16 |
| Pint of draught beer | $5–7 |
| Motel room (double, summer) | $90–160 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cell service can be patchy north of town and on the trails.
- Winter driving: NH-26 over Dixville Notch can close in bad weather.
- ATV and snowmobile trails cross roads; watch for riders.
- Many restaurants and shops close early or are seasonal; call ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (Colebrook)
- 603-237-4971
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colebrook → Pittsburg (NH-145): about 20 min by car
- Colebrook → Berlin (US-3): about 45 min by car
- Colebrook → Lancaster (US-3): about 35 min by car
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
English is universal; no language barrier.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Colebrook. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (severe cold, some services limited) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Beaver Brook Falls Wayside, Diamond Peaks Motel, and the ATV trail network.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for NH-26 over Dixville Notch.
- Eat pages with last-order times for Black Bear Tavern and other local restaurants.
Sources
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