Eliza Brook Shelter
Open year-round, 24 hours a day. No fee required. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Pemigewasset Wilderness food storage requirements apply.
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Generally light and variable winds shift to southerly today. Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.
About
Eliza Brook Shelter provides backcountry camping along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. Situated near Eliza Brook on the southern ridge of South Kinsman Mountain, the site includes a three-sided shelter and four hardened tent pads for backpackers hiking the Kinsman Ridge Trail. The shelter offers essential backcountry amenities including a composting privy, a bear box for required food storage, and a designated dishwashing area. Potable water is not available; campers must treat or filter water from nearby Eliza Brook. A roving caretaker visits the site to maintain facilities and assist hikers. Access is via the Kinsman Ridge Trail. The easiest approach is from the Reel Brook Trail, with the shelter located approximately 1 mile north of the Reel Brook Trail and Kinsman Ridge Trail intersection. The Pemigewasset Wilderness food storage requirement applies to this area.
Directions
Located off Highway 112 west of Woodstock, NH. Access via Kinsman Ridge Trail (Appalachian Trail). The easiest approach is from Reel Brook Trail; the shelter is approximately 1 mile north of the Reel Brook Trail and Kinsman Ridge Trail intersection.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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