Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Blood Mountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail
About
National Forest
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
The Blood Mountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia was originally constructed from local stone in 1937 for the Georgia State Parks system by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers stationed at Camp Enotah at Vogel State Park. The shelter was transferred to the US Forest Service in a land exchange agreement in 1956. The basic elements of the rooms, window, and doorways of this stone structure remain unchanged, but modifications to the roof and floor have occurred over the years.
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
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Features
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GuideAmazing Spot!
I love the blood Mountain shelter atop of blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail! Rock built with a fireplace and the views are spectacular!
TravelerNot as bad as advertised
All I heard about BMS was that it smelled horrible. It’s actually not that bad. Views at the top of the mountain were OK better views coming off the mountain on the north side. Must see.
RangerHike there but don't stay
It is not advised to p at the top of blood mountain. It's an amazing hike to the top but once there it can get very windy at night and the shelter has nice and other critters. There are a few good primitive spots down the other side of the mountain if you are hiking the AT.
Location
Blood Mountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail is located in Georgia
Directions
Use the Appalachian Trail to access this location. Hike in only. No access otherwise.
Coordinates
34.74014020796446 N
83.93731980057285 W