Within the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, this National Park Service shelter sits on Kittatinny Mountain and requires a hike-in approach from Bangor Mountain Road. Campers park roadside where the Appalachian Trail crosses, then walk down the private Kittatinny Road to reach four designated camping spots with fire rings. Three sites occupy wooded areas for more seclusion, while the fourth sits in the open near a mountain overlook that draws day hikers passing through. The shelter itself anchors the camping area, with additional tent sites scattered along the dirt trail extension. Free camping includes basic toilet facilities and allows pets, though cell service varies by location and carrier.
Description
This is a trial shelter off the AT in PA
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Location
Public CampgroundKirkrige Shelter / Kittatinny Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in Pennsylvania
Coordinates
40.937962009415514 N
75.18439498453449 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/30/26
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Kirkrige Shelter / Kittatinny Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 42 min from Allentown, PA
- 44 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 21 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 31 min from Trenton, NJ







