A.T. Carter Gap Shelter
Tate City, North Carolina · 4,524 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
- 4,524 ft (1,379 m)4,524 ft1,379 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 32 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known33 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known44 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 2Campground · facts not yet known44 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known44 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 3Campground · facts not yet known44 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 4Campground · facts not yet known44 mi
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About
A.T. CARTER GAP SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at A.T. Carter Gap Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny70°57°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain70°56°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain65°38°
- SatSunny54°35°
- SunSunny50°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
A.T. Standing Indian Shelter
Public Land · 2.9 mi · Tate City
Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground
Public Land · 3.8 mi · Tate City
Sandy Bottoms Campground
Public Land · 4.4 mi · Tate City
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.9 mi
Camp site
Tate City, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 9.0 mi
Moore Creek Camp
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 9.2 mi
Camp site
Tate City, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 10 mi
Wilson Gap
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Mountain City, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Mountain City, GA · On State agency land · Warwoman Wildlife Management Area
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