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Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground is located near the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New Hampshire. The area features forested terrain with trails suitable for hiking. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Dartmouth College campus and the Connecticut River.

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USDA Forest Service

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.

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Location

Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in New Hampshire

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Coordinates

43.702663 N
72.264746 W

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Reviewed Aug. 25, 2022

Standard AT back country shelter on the limited site of tent camping

Note this is a back country shelter along the Appalachian Trail, so it is 100% long hike in with no guaranteed water and a basic privvy.

I tented along here for a night during a section hike of the AT from Lyme into Vermont.

The shelter was the basic AT 3-sided wood structure and was generally in good shape.

The water source here was dry during my trip which was expected during the drought (August 2022).

The tent camping here was ok, with some slightly slanted spots around the main shelter area.

There was no real view from the shelter.  There was also a basic privvy available.

This was a decent shelter to stop at along the AT, but I would not consider it a weekend destination.

There was no bear box onsite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail does not have wifi.