Velvet Rocks Shelter
Hanover, New Hampshire · 997 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
- 997 ft (304 m)997 ft304 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 81 miles away.
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- Race Brook CampsitesFree126 mi
- Laurel Ridge CampsiteFree128 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 131 mi · 88 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 158 single sites
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About
¿The Velvet Rocks Shelter is located on the Velvet Rocks Trail 1. 2 miles from the official western terminus of the trail near NH Rte 120 and Chase Field House in Hanover. A privy is located nearby. Water is accessed along the loop trail but may be unreliable in dry months.
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 Velvet Rocks Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
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- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 11% chance of rain67°41°
- ThuPartly Sunny56°39°
- FriRain Showers, 100% chance of rain55°31°
- SatSlight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 21% chance of rain40°26°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain49°29°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Campsite 5
Campground · 1.5 mi · Hanover
Campsite 6
Campground · 1.5 mi · Hanover
Campsite 12
Campground · 1.5 mi · Hanover
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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