Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT in NH
About
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…
Fee Info
No Fee Required.
Reservation Info
First Come, First Served. Reservations are not taken.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
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Features
For Campers
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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
Coordinates
43.783201 N
72.111453 W