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Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT in NH

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USDA Forest Service

​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…

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First Come, First Served. Reservations are not taken.

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Justin P.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2022

Good, average back country shelter in the AT

Note this is a back country shelter along the AT in New Hampshire so it is entirely hike in.

The shelter was a standard 3-sided wooden shelter, and was on the medium side with plenty of space for maybe 6-8 folks.

I set up my tent in one of the tent areas outside the shelter. There were a few…

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Location

Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT in NH is located in New Hampshire

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Coordinates

43.783201 N
72.111453 W

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