A.T. Abington Gap Shelter
Damascus, Tennessee · 3,793 ft · In Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,793 ft (1,156 m)3,793 ft1,156 m
- Land
- Cherokee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 7 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups7.6 mi
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known173 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known183 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known183 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 10Campground · facts not yet known183 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known183 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 587 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
A.T. ABINGTON GAP SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at A.T. Abington Gap Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain74°60°
- ThuMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain75°61°
- FriRain Showers, 77% chance of rain68°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain49°34°
- SunSunny58°37°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Backbone Rock Campground
Public Land · 4.9 mi · Damascus
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Public Land · 5.6 mi · Bristol
Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
Public Land · 6.1 mi · Bristol
3 more within 25 mi
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