Colebrook, New Hampshire
Coos County · Great North Woods

Colebrook

Home to 80-Foot Beaver Brook Falls

Part of the Berlin area

Visit Berlin guide

About Colebrook

Colebrook serves as the commercial and medical hub for New Hampshire's far north, anchored by Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and the Colebrook School District. The town sits along the Connecticut River near the Canadian border, making it a natural stopping point for travelers and a service center for the surrounding rural communities in Coos County. The economy revolves around healthcare, education, and services that support the broader Great North Woods region. With Colebrook Academy & Elementary School providing local education and the hospital serving patients from across the area, the town maintains steady employment in essential services. Local businesses like Coös Brewing Company add to the community fabric, offering locally-made craft beers that reflect the independent spirit of the North Country. For outdoor recreation, Beaver Brook Falls Wayside provides an easy nature escape right off Route 145, where a short walking trail leads to a scenic waterfall. The roadside park offers convenient parking and serves as a quick stop for both locals and visitors exploring the area. The location offers access to extensive forests throughout the region while providing more amenities than many neighboring communities, making it a practical base for those who want both wilderness access and essential services.

Why Colebrook?

  • Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital provides regional healthcare jobs
  • Colebrook School District offers local K-12 education
  • Strategic location for accessing both Vermont and Canada
  • Lower housing costs compared to southern New Hampshire
  • Access to extensive North Woods recreation areas

Quick Facts

Population
2,246
County
Coos
Region
Great North Woods
School District
SAU 7

Weather in Colebrook

53°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

57 / 26

Sun

60 / 38

Mon

64 / 42

Map

Living in Colebrook

What you need to know about making Colebrook your home.

Major Employers

Town of ColebrookColebrook Academy & Elementary SchoolUpper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Schools & Education

Colebrook is part of the Colebrook School District (SAU 7).

Cost of Living

Housing costs remain well below state averages, though property taxes follow typical New Hampshire rates (est.). The remote location means lower real estate prices but potentially higher costs for some goods and services.

Real Estate

$180,000 (est.) median home price

$18.50 per $1,000 (est.) property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

45 min
Berlin
4 hr 15 min
Boston
2 hr 45 min
Concord
1 hr 15 min
Littleton

School District

Regional district

Colebrook School District(SAU 7)

Grades served: PreK-12

Website

Colebrook serves as a district hub for students from nearby towns in this district.

Colebrook local school (Colebrook School District)
PreK-12Elementary
Regional high school via Colebrook School DistrictMohawks
PreK-12High School

Parks & Public Spaces

Beaver Brook Falls WaysideRecreation Area

Hidden Gems in Colebrook

Beyond the well-known attractions, Colebrook has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum

summer

This authentic 19th-century farmstead is a time capsule that locals treasure but tourists often miss. Walk through original buildings where you can still smell the old wood and feel the worn floorboards. The museum houses 15,000 artifacts from Civil War letters to antique needlework, all displayed exactly as they were left by the Poore family who lived here from the 1830s to 1980s. The grounds include walking trails through blueberry patches where you can pick berries in season.

Tillotson Center Heritage Museum

year-round

Housed in a beautifully restored 1800s carriage barn that once served the grand Balsams Hotel, this community gem combines local history with performing arts. The basement museum tells the story of when trains brought visitors to Colebrook and horse-drawn carriages carried them to mountain hotels. Locals call it 'The Tilly' and gather here for intimate concerts, art exhibits, and community events in the 175-seat theater with acoustics installed by Bose engineers.

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