Punchbowl A.T. Shelter
Buena Vista, Virginia · 2,516 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,516 ft (767 m)2,516 ft767 m
- Land
- George Washington National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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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&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Punchbowl A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain82°63°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 55% chance of rain68°61°
- FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain77°48°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain54°36°
- SunSunny56°39°
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