Big Branch Shelter
Danby, Vermont · 1,486 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
- 1,486 ft (453 m)1,486 ft453 m
- Land
- Green Mountain National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 45 miles away.
- Sherman Brook CampsiteFree46 mi
- Crystal Mountain campsite (& privy)Campground · facts not yet known60 mi
- Shaker campCampground · facts not yet known78 mi
- Race Brook CampsitesFree91 mi
- Laurel Ridge CampsiteFree93 mi
- Sage's RavineFree94 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 96 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
overnight shelter located on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and coincident Long Trail
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Big Branch Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain64°39°
- ThuPartly Sunny53°38°
- FriRain Showers, 100% chance of rain55°29°
- SatChance Snow Showers, 36% chance of rain38°23°
- SunSunny, 6% chance of rain46°30°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Camp site (USFS)
Dispersed · 1.1 mi · Danby
Old Job Shelter
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Danby
Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop
Other · 2.6 mi · Danby
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Danby 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.
- 1.1 mi
Camp site (USFS)
Danby, VT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Green Mountain National Forest
- 2.8 mi
Little Rock Pond Tenting Area
Danby, VT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Green Mountain National Forest
- 5.5 mi
Camp site (USFS)
Weston, VT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Green Mountain National Forest
- 18 mi
North Bourne Pond
Manchester, VT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Green Mountain National Forest
- 18 mi
South Bourne Pond
Manchester, VT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Green Mountain National Forest
- 18 mi
Bourn Pond
Manchester, VT
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