Cow Camp Gap A.T. Shelter
Buena Vista, Virginia · 3,153 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
- 3,153 ft (961 m)3,153 ft961 m
- Land
- George Washington National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 161 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups161 mi
- Swift Run - Michaux Campsite #24Fee charged170 mi
- Honna's Bank - Michaux Campsite #12Fee charged177 mi
- Haunted Hollow - Michaux Campsite #9Fee charged180 mi
- Streamside campsiteCampground · facts not yet known228 mi
- Blue Mountain CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known242 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 425 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
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Cell service at Cow Camp Gap A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain77°61°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 57% chance of rain65°59°
- FriMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain73°46°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain50°36°
- SunSunny54°40°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Buena Vista 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.
- 520 ft
Camp site
Buena Vista, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 0.9 mi
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Buena Vista, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.3 mi
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Buena Vista, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.4 mi
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Buena Vista, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 2.4 mi
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Buena Vista, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 12 mi
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