Matts Creek A.T. Shelter
Glasgow, Virginia · 837 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
- 837 ft (255 m)837 ft255 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 146 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups147 mi
- Swift Run - Michaux Campsite #24Fee charged184 mi
- Honna's Bank - Michaux Campsite #12Fee charged192 mi
- Haunted Hollow - Michaux Campsite #9Fee charged194 mi
- Streamside campsiteCampground · facts not yet known243 mi
- Blue Mountain CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known257 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 440 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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Cell service at Matts Creek A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain87°64°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 48% chance of rain72°61°
- FriSunny, 4% chance of rain85°47°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain60°36°
- SunSunny62°38°
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