Moose Mountain Shelter
Lebanon, New Hampshire · 2,090 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
- 2,090 ft (637 m)2,090 ft637 m
- Land
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 86 miles away.
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- Crystal Mountain campsite (& privy)Campground · facts not yet known98 mi
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- Shaker campCampground · facts not yet known116 mi
- Race Brook CampsitesFree130 mi
- Laurel Ridge CampsiteFree132 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 135 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
This 'Adirondack' style shelter sits atop the ridge of Moose Mountain off a loop trail from the Moose Mountain Trail (Appalachian Trail). This shelter was built by the Dartmouth Outing Club entirely by hand -using no power tools. It replaced the previous existing shelter located on the old Clark Pond Loop Trail. The shelter accommodates 8. A privy and 2 overflow tentsites are on separate side paths off the loop trail. Marginal water is nearby.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Weather
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- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 14% chance of rain62°40°
- ThuPartly Sunny51°39°
- FriRain Showers, 100% chance of rain49°30°
- SatSlight Chance Snow Showers, 23% chance of rain35°25°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain44°31°
Nearby camping
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Campsite 16
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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