Guyot Shelter
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no advance reservations. A caretaker collects fees during summer; self-service cash boxes are used when the caretaker is unavailable. As of May 1, 2026, bear-resistant canisters are required for all food storage in the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Discovery Trail Emergency Closure
This Order closes the Forest Discover Trail for public health and safety while the trail is repaired. You are prohibited from being on any part of the 1.5 mile Forest Discovery Trail. See Exhibit A - Map below for the location of the trail.
Rattlesnake Fire – Pemigewasset Ranger District
Rattlesnake Fire Final Update: Crews continue fire line rehab in the area. Buffalo Pit and Rattlesnake parking areas, along with Rattlesnake Trail off Buffalo Road, will be reopened by end today (Aug 26).
Town Hall Road Camping and Fire Restrictions
Camping and campfires are restricted along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and East Branch Road (Forest Road 38), which together form a 7‑mile road system collectively known as Town Hall Road. Camping within ¼ mile of these roads is only allowed at designated campsites marked with a tent…
About
Guyot Shelter sits at 4,360 feet on a spur path off the Bondcliff Trail, positioned between Mt. Guyot and Mt. Bond at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. It lies 0.6 miles from the Twinway Trail (Appalachian Trail). The site is managed by the Appalachian Mountain Club under a special use permit from the White Mountain National Forest. The open log shelter accommodates approximately 16 people, with ten additional tent platforms available. Amenities include a composting toilet, a dishwashing area, and metal food storage boxes for bear protection. Water is available from a spring, though it may be unreliable during summer months and must be filtered or treated before drinking. A caretaker is present during summer months to collect fees and maintain the site. The location is popular and often crowded on summer weekends. As of May 1, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store food and scented items in IGBC-certified bear-resistant canisters; traditional food hangs are no longer permitted.
Directions
Access is via hiking trails only. The shelter is located on a spur path off the Bondcliff Trail, 0.6 miles from the Twinway Trail (Appalachian Trail). Trailhead access is off Highway 112 east of Lincoln, NH.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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