Docs Knob A.T. Shelter
Narrows, Virginia · 3,645 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
- 3,645 ft (1,111 m)3,645 ft1,111 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 68 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups69 mi
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known248 mi
- Swift Run - Michaux Campsite #24Fee charged252 mi
- Honna's Bank - Michaux Campsite #12Fee charged258 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known258 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known258 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 511 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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- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Docs Knob A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny77°63°
- ThuChance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 39% chance of rain73°63°
- FriSunny then Chance Rain Showers, 43% chance of rain72°41°
- SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain48°34°
- SunSunny54°37°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Narrows 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.
- 3.2 mi
Camp site
Narrows, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.5 mi
Camp site
Narrows, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Mechanicsburg, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Mechanicsburg, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.7 mi
Camp site
Mechanicsburg, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.9 mi
Camp site
Mechanicsburg, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
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