At 4,360 feet in the White Mountains, Guyot Shelter sits well below the ridgeline but within striking distance of several 4,000-foot summits, making it a natural midpoint for multi-day routes like the Pemi Loop. Access requires a steep hike in, with the final drop from the main trail to the campsite adding 15 to 20 minutes of climbing on the way out. This is a carry-in, carry-out site with no road access whatsoever.
The site has more infrastructure than its backcountry setting might suggest. A renovated three-sided shelter, roughly 10 wooden tent platforms, three bear boxes, a composting outhouse, and a cold spring water source are all clustered within the camp. Platform views vary considerably, with some overlooking distant summits and others set back in the trees. The shelter fills quickly, especially on weekends, and the camp ranks among the busier backcountry stops in the Whites. Campers looking for more solitude can ask the on-site caretaker about overflow sites, which reviewers note are more private than the main platforms.
Non-freestanding tents will not work here. The ground around the platforms does not accommodate stakes reliably, so bring a tent that can stand on its own. Caretakers collect a fee, typically around $10 per night. "Composting outhouse was surprisingly very clean," notes Hollie G., a detail worth knowing given the site's heavy use. Nearby hut-based options like Galehead Hut and Zealand Falls Hut provide additional staging points for routes through this part of the campgrounds near White Mountain National Forest. Campers who can manage the climb will find this a functional, well-maintained base for exploring the surrounding peaks.
Description
This shelter and accompaning tentsites is located on a spur path at 4,360 ft. off the Bondcliff Trail between Mt. Guyot (ponounced Gee - O) and Mt. Bond at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. It is 0.6 miles from the Twinway Trail (Appalachain Trail). The open log shelter accomodates approximately 12 people with six additional tent platforms. There is a spring for water that may be unreliable in the summer months. A caretaker is in charge during the summer months. This site is often crowded for much of the summer months, particularly weekends.
Fee Info
$15 fee during caretaker season, Memorial Day - Columbus Day. No fee required outside caretaker season.
Reservation Info
For small groups (5 people or less), reservations are not accepted; a first-come, first-served basis only. For groups of 6 or more, at all facilities except Hermit Lake, AMC's Group Notification System must be utilized. Information may be submitted online.
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Map & DirectionsGuyot Shelter is located in New Hampshire near Deerfield
Coordinates
44.16110372 N
71.5371594 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 5 min from Burlington, VT
- 2 hrs 8 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 22 min from Portland, ME
