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Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations. No fees. Overnight use limited to two consecutive nights.

Green Mountain National Forest

Grout Pond Drinking Water Unavailable

There is no drinking water available at Grout Pond Recreation Area at this time. Please plan ahead and come prepared.

Green Mountain National Forest

Forest Road 264 Closed Beginning July 8

Forest Road 264 will be closed from July 8 through September 30, 2026.Work will begin at the 2nd bridge, located 0.22 miles from the intersection of Mill Road and Forest Road 264, progressing toward the 5th bridge, 1.95 miles from the intersection. These improvements are necessary to ensure the…

Green Mountain National Forest

Caywood Point Dock Closed

The dock at Caywood Point on the Finger Lakes National Forest is closed until further notice due to weather related damage.

About

Lost Pond Shelter is a backcountry overnight shelter located along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the coincident Long Trail in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. Situated within the Big Branch Wilderness and the Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area near Mount Tabor, this primitive shelter offers through-hikers and backpackers a place to rest during their journey. The shelter is typical of Long Trail shelters: a three-sided Adirondack-style structure that can accommodate approximately 6-10 hikers. Amenities are minimal by design. A composting toilet is available, and water can be obtained from nearby sources but must be treated or filtered before drinking. There is no potable water, trash service, or other developed facilities. Access is via a roughly 3-mile hike south on the Appalachian Trail from Forest Road 10 in Mount Tabor. The shelter operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or fees. Use is limited to two consecutive nights to ensure availability for through-hikers.

Directions

Hike the Appalachian Trail south from Forest Road 10 in Mount Tabor for approximately 3 miles.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
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

Contact

Phone +1 (802) 747-6700

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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