Armington Cabin

Armington Cabin II was completed in 1967 to replace the first cabin built on the site as part of the cabin chain between Hanover and Mt. Moosilauke.

Cabin Overview

Armington is a one-room cabin located in the woods along the shore of the lake from which it gets its name. It has sleeping space for nine (six bunks plus a loft for three more) and has a porch and a woodstove for heating. It is newly renovated with a gas cookstove and fixed gas lights as well.

Armington's lakeside location provides excellent opportunity for swimming and boating. A canoe with paddles and PFDs is available (inquire at the DOC office to make sure it is there). Armington also provides a base for hiking and ski touring.

Armington is located 33 miles from Hanover between Piermont and Warren, New Hampshire, and is 200 feet from parking (1/8 mile in winter). The 911 address for emergency services is 690 Cape Moonshine Rd, Piermont. Please note that Outdoor Fires are not permitted.

Cabin Details

Cabin Features

Cabin Rates

Cabin Reservations

Availability

Cabin availability is on a first come, first serve basis. How far in advance you can book a cabin depends on both the cabin and your group type. DOC Cabins (including those in the Grant) can be reserved six weeks in advance by current students, and four weeks in advance by everyone else.

All of the cabins are available year-round, except that we close the Grant down around the month of April for mud season. Also, we don’t plow all the roads in the Grant every year (it depends on where logging operations are going on), so some cabins may be far from parking in the winter.

How to Reserve

All cabin reservations are made online through ResNexus, albeit on separate pages for DOC and OPO Cabins. ResNexus only allows online booking within the standard availability window (four weeks for DOC cabins, six months for OPO cabins). All reservations beyond the standard booking window can only be made by contacting the Cabins Manager. If you are unsure whether your group qualifies for advance booking, reach out to the Cabins Manager and they can assist you.

You will NOT be charged until the Cabins Managers have received an accurate guest list, including the names of all guests that will be in attendance, as well as class years if you are a student group. All online reservations must add payment information (i.e. credit or debit card) to complete the booking. If your group qualifies for a free reservation, the Cabins Manager will adjust your rate manually once they have received your guest list.

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Cabin Policies

Dartmouth students may reserve a cabin more than 6 weeks in advance only by contacting the DOC Cabins Manager.

Keys and Renter Responsibilities

Cabins are secured by combination padlocks or combination key lockboxes. Lock combinations will be provided to cabin renters one week before their stay.
Access gates in the Second College Grant are secured by padlock, with combination key lockboxes nearby.
Renters wishing to use the fireplace at the Class of '66 Lodge should inquire with the DOC Cabins Manager. There is a different combination to unlock the fireplace. There is a fireplace usage fee of $35 per night to cover wood consumption. Use of the fireplace may be denied.
The use of all DOC and Outdoor Programs facilities is intended to be for educational purposes. While the consumption of alcohol is permitted, it must be limited to 1-2 servings per person and will be strictly monitored. 'Drinking games' of any kind are not permitted. Obvious intoxication by any member of the group will result in immediate revocation of use privileges for the entire group or organization. Continued use of these facilities and spaces are contingent upon adherence to this and all other policies as well as compliance with Outdoor Programs staff.
Outdoor Programs may charge for any damage to a cabin or any cleaning that is necessary resulting from a cabin stay. Additionally, outdoor fires are not allowed at any cabins except '66 Lodge, Armington, or Great Bear and require the advance permission of the Cabins Manager. Evidence of an unauthorized outdoor fire will incur a $100 fine.
Pets are allowed at all cabins. Owners are responsible for the behaviour and management of pets, and any damages or mess will result in fines. Please pick up waste and remove from the property.

Payment

Fees are charged per individual. Group size may not exceed the capacity of the cabin (nor is tenting permitted around the cabins or anywhere in the Grant).
Payment information (e.g. credit card number) is due upon making the reservation. Payments will be processed when we finalize the reservation's cabin fee.
Misrepresentation of number of party members or membership status for a cabin reservation will result in the fee being doubled. Failure to pay any fee for a cabin reservation will result in the revocation of cabin use privileges and may result in loss of Outing Club membership.

Educational Rates

Dartmouth faculty using DOC or OPO cabins with students as part of an academic class are entitled to flat per-night rates. This is listed as the "Educational Group" rate in the charts.
Educational and Non-Profit organizations (such as schools, youth groups, 501(c)3s, etc.) are eligible for discounted rates for DOC and OPO cabins. To get your organization approved for these rates, please e-mail doc.cabins@dartmouth.edu for DOC Cabins and Cabin.Reservations@dartmouth.edu for OPO Cabins. Approval may take a few weeks, so please plan ahead.

Changes and Cancellations

DOC cabin reservations may be cancelled with full refund up to seven days before the reservation. Fewer than seven days prior, cancellations forfeit half the rental fee.

We reserve the right to charge a flat cancellation fee if the rental fee has not yet been finalized. After the list of guests has been submitted, no refund will be given for individual cancellations, though replacements and additions are permitted. No refunds will be given for cancellations owing to weather conditions.

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