A.T. Rufus Morgan Shelter
Bryson City, North Carolina · 2,090 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
- 2,090 ft (637 m)2,090 ft637 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 46 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known46 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known55 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 24Campground · facts not yet known55 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 27Campground · facts not yet known55 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 22Campground · facts not yet known55 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 25Campground · facts not yet known55 mi
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About
A.T. RUFUS MORGAN SHELTER (Camping Area)
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at A.T. Rufus Morgan Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Sunny85°60°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°60°
- FriSunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 18% chance of rain77°41°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain63°38°
- SunSunny66°42°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Lost Mine Camp Ground
Campground · 0.6 mi · Bryson City
A.T. Wesser Bald Shelter
Public Land · 2.9 mi · Bryson City
Camp site
Campground · 3.8 mi · Bryson City
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Bryson City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.5 mi
Ledbetter Creek Camp
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
Wine Spring Campsite
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 14 mi
Moore Creek Camp
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 18 mi
Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground
Robbinsville, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
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