Trapper John Shelter
Fairlee, New Hampshire · 1,342 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
- 1,342 ft (409 m)1,342 ft409 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 90 miles away.
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- Shaker campCampground · facts not yet known120 mi
- Little Bigelow Gravel PitFree134 mi
- Race Brook CampsitesFree135 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 139 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
¿Built and maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club, the Trapper John Shelter is located 1. 1 miles from Dorchester Road via Holts Ledge Trail (Appalachian Trail) and spur trail. The 3-walled shelter can accommodate 8 people. The site has a composting privy and a fire ring. There is a water source 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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Cell service at Trapper John Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 15% chance of rain64°40°
- ThuPartly Sunny53°38°
- FriRain Showers, 100% chance of rain52°31°
- SatChance Rain And Snow Showers, 26% chance of rain37°25°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain46°30°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Rest N' Nest Campground
Campground · 5.5 mi · Fairlee
Roaring Brook Campsite
Campground · 6.6 mi · Fairlee
Camp site (Thetford)
Campground · 6.9 mi · Fairlee
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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