Chatfield A.T. Shelter
Atkins, Virginia · 3,209 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
- 3,209 ft (978 m)3,209 ft978 m
- Land
- Jefferson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 27 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups28 mi
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known207 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known217 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known217 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 10Campground · facts not yet known217 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 2Campground · facts not yet known217 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 553 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
This is an AT Trail Shelter in Smyth County Virginia
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Chatfield A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny72°62°
- ThuMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 31% chance of rain72°62°
- FriMostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely, 65% chance of rain65°38°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain45°34°
- SunSunny52°38°
Nearby camping
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Partnership A.T. Shelter
Public Land · 4.3 mi · Sugar Grove
Davis Path A.T. Camping Area
Public Land · 4.3 mi · Atkins
Walmart · Marion
Overnight Parking · 7.5 mi · Marion
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 14 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 14 mi
Scales
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
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