Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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 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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  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022
  • Entry trail to the shelter
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  • Shelter and cook area 360 view
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  • Tent area on the way to the privvy 360 view
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  • Review photo of Trapper John Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., August 27, 2022