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Established Camping
Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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 nearby.
Stream. Regardless of the source, remember to boil, filter, or chemically purify water before use.
Fee Info
No Fee Required.
Reservation Info
First Come, First Served. Reservations are not taken.
Location
Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in New Hampshire
Coordinates
43.783201 N
72.111453 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
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Features
For Campers
- Toilets
LegendGood, 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 spots for tenting but not a lot.
There was a standard back country privacy here as well.
There is a water source in the area but it did not have water when I visited (probably on account of the drought)
There was no view or other point of interest here, though a bit further up the trail there were good views at Holt’s Ledge.
All-in this was a decent place to stop along the AT but I wouldn’t consider it as a destination hike.
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