Winturri Backcountry Shelter on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont is surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby, hikers can explore the Appalachian Trail and visit the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

here are nearly six dozen Long Trail overnight sites spaced no more than a moderate day’s hike apart. These range from fully enclosed lodges to three-sided lean-tos and tenting areas. All sites, although primitive, have a water source nearby (purity and reliability cannot be guaranteed) and a privy (outhouse). Visitors must carry their own food, backpacking stove, and overnight gear.

Sites Along the Long Trail:
Tenting area: Wooden tent platforms.
Shelter: Usually three sided with a sloped roof. Fit 6-10 people.
Lodge: Usually four-sided with wooden bunks. Fit 10-24 people.

Backcountry Campsites
How many sites on the Long Trail? Over 70!
Are there amenities? Established backcountry sites are all located by a primitive water source (untested) and a privy. There are no wood stoves.
Are they by reservation? No, all sites are first-come, first-served.
Is there a fee? A moderate fee ($5) is charged at overnight sites with GMC caretakers in the summer and fall. This fee funds a small portion of the Caretaker Program, which is an integral part of maintaining and protecting the Long Trail. The sites with caretakers require consistent maintenance of the site and the surrounding trails. (GMC members get to stay free!)
How long can I stay? We request you stay no more than two consecutive nights.
Do I still need to bring my tent if there is a shelter at the site I plan on spending the night? YES! Shelters are first come, first served, and during peak hiking season they are usually full. It is important to have your tent, tarp, or other shelter with you.

Winturri Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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Note: This is a back country shelter on the Appalachian trail that doesn't have consistent water.

  

I stopped here on a section hike of the Appalachian trail. The shelter is on the larger side and could fit maybe 6-8 folks. There were lots of tent camping spots as you worked up the hill perpendicular to the shelter.

  

Water was running when I was there in mid-August from a spring close to the shelter.

  

There was a decent privvy onsite.

  

The shelter was fairly standard but this stop had a great amount of tent camping around in spaces with decent privacy.

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