Bartlett is located in Carroll County 41 miles southeast of Littleton, NH and 15 miles North of North Conway in the White Mountain National Forest between Glen and the Willey House along Highway 302. Bartlett is a year-round recreation center, with Mount Parker to the north and Mount Carrigan nearby.
Several downhill and cross country ski areas are located close to Bartlett, including Bear Notch Ski touring and Attitash Bear Peak.