Thomas Knob A.T. Shelter
Troutdale, Virginia · 5,371 ft · In Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,371 ft (1,637 m)5,371 ft1,637 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 13 miles away.
- Laurel Creek RV Parkpartial hookups14 mi
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known191 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 1Campground · facts not yet known201 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 8Campground · facts not yet known201 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 10Campground · facts not yet known201 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 2Campground · facts not yet known201 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 569 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 Thomas Knob A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny67°57°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain67°57°
- FriSunny then Rain Showers Likely, 64% chance of rain62°35°
- SatMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain41°29°
- SunSunny48°33°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.9 mi
Scales
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.7 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 3.9 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
- 4.6 mi
Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
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