Kinsman Pond Access is a remote backcountry location accessible only by steep, challenging hiking trails (3. 3-3. 6 miles each way with 2,250-2,500 ft elevation gain) from either the Lonesome Lake Trailhead or Basin Cascade Trailhead in Franconia Notch.

The pond features a shelter with capacity for 12 people plus tent platforms, a composting outhouse, and a seasonal caretaker ($15/night fee); note that potable water is not available at the site and trails are icy and slippery during winter months.