Cove Mountain A.T. Shelter
Buchanan, Virginia · 1,939 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
- 1,939 ft (591 m)1,939 ft591 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 132 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups132 mi
- Swift Run - Michaux Campsite #24Fee charged197 mi
- Honna's Bank - Michaux Campsite #12Fee charged204 mi
- Haunted Hollow - Michaux Campsite #9Fee charged207 mi
- Streamside campsiteCampground · facts not yet known255 mi
- Blue Mountain CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known270 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 453 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
This is an Appalachain Trail shelter.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cove Mountain A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain87°66°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 47% chance of rain74°63°
- FriSunny, 5% chance of rain84°46°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain60°37°
- SunSunny61°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Middle Creek Campground
Campground · 2.5 mi · Buchanan
Camp site
Campground · 2.8 mi · Buchanan
North Creek
Public Land · 4.2 mi · Buchanan
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 12 mi
Camp site
Big Island, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 12 mi
Marble Spring Campsite
Glasgow, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Glasgow, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Big Island, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
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