MAHHA Spring and Fall Hangs
The Mid-Atlantic Hammock Hangers Association hangs, a twice a year tradition with cottage vendors, live music and big group meals.
MAHHA is not a club with dues, just a long running set of spring and fall hangs where everyone is welcome. Past editions ran at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, and the 2025 fall hang moved to a new spot near Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania. Expect cottage gear makers like Dutchware, a raffle stocked by vendors, live music, a fire cooked chicken dinner and a group breakfast. Dates are posted on Hammock Forums each season. Bring a mug and an appetite.
What to bring
- ✓ Hammock, wide tree straps and carabiners
- ✓ Rain tarp and stakes
- ✓ Underquilt or pad for the night
- ✓ Headlamp, camp chair and a dish for the potluck
- ✓ Water and anything the registration page asks for
New to sleeping in a hammock? Read how to hammock camp before you go.
Frequently asked questions
When is MAHHA Spring and Fall Hangs?+
The next date hasn't been announced. Usually a spring hang and a fall hang (fall historically in October)
Where is MAHHA Spring and Fall Hangs?+
Varies (2025 fall near Fort Loudon; earlier at Pine Grove Furnace State Park), Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania.
How do I sign up for MAHHA Spring and Fall Hangs?+
Watch Hammock Forums for each season's thread
Hammock spots near MAHHA Spring and Fall Hangs
Make a trip of it.
Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
Yes, hammock camping is common here, but you must follow the gorge camping setbacks and buy a recreation pass for overnight parking.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.
More hammock events nearby
New Jersey's long running winter hang in the Pine Barrens at Batona Camp in Wharton State Forest.
One of the original Hammock Forums gatherings, running since 2007 at Grayson Highlands State Park. Cold nights, wild ponies and a big gear raffle.
Hammock campers set up camp during the park's Appalachian fall festival and run live hang demos for visitors. Free camping, music and a Saturday group supper.
Shenandoah National Park 7.5, Red River Gorge (Daniel Boone National Forest) 7.1, Pisgah National Forest 7.4