A.T. Cable Gap Shelter
Fontana Dam, North Carolina · 2,877 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
- 2,877 ft (877 m)2,877 ft877 m
- Land
- Nantahala National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 48 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known49 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known56 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 27Campground · facts not yet known56 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 24Campground · facts not yet known56 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 29Campground · facts not yet known56 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 25Campground · facts not yet known56 mi
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About
Trail shelter located on the Appalachian Trail.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at A.T. Cable Gap Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny80°59°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain80°58°
- FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 37% chance of rain72°40°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain57°38°
- SunSunny63°41°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Cable Cove Campground
Public Land · 1.6 mi · Fontana Dam
Fontana Village Campground
Campground · 2.8 mi · Fontana Dam
National Park Service Site 87
Campground · 2.9 mi · Fontana Dam
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.8 mi
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 11 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
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