A.T. Bald Mountain Shelter
Erwin, Tennessee · 5,059 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
- 5,059 ft (1,542 m)5,059 ft1,542 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 58 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups58 mi
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known121 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known132 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known132 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 10Campground · facts not yet known132 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 2Campground · facts not yet known132 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 638 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
A.T. BALD MOUNTAIN SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at A.T. Bald Mountain Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny68°58°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain69°57°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers, 75% chance of rain61°34°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain43°32°
- SunSunny50°36°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Spivey Gap Recreation Area
Campground · 3.7 mi · Banner Hill
RV park
RV Park · 4.8 mi · Erwin
Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins
Campground · 7.2 mi · Banner Hill
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 18 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 18 mi
Deep Gap Backcountry Campsite
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
- 19 mi
Camp site
Burnsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Pisgah National Forest
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