Moose Mountain Shelter
Open year-round for backcountry camping. No fee or reservation required. Water source is marginally reliable; bring backup water and treat all water before use.
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
Moose Mountain Shelter sits atop Moose Mountain along the Appalachian Trail, accessible via a loop trail from the main Moose Mountain Trail. This traditional Adirondack-style three-sided shelter was constructed entirely by hand by the Dartmouth Outing Club, with no power tools used in its building. It replaced an earlier shelter that was located on the old Clark Pond Loop Trail. The shelter accommodates up to 8 people and serves thru-hikers, section hikers, and overnight backpackers traveling the AT through this stretch of New Hampshire. A privy is available on a separate side path, and two tent platforms provide overflow camping options for when the shelter is full. Water is available nearby but is described as marginally reliable and must be treated before drinking. This shelter falls within the Pemigewasset Ranger District of the White Mountain National Forest and is located near Hanover, NH, one of the few towns where the Appalachian Trail runs directly down Main Street.
Directions
Access via the Moose Mountain Trail (Appalachian Trail) from its junction with Goose Pond Road or Three Mile Road near Hanover, NH. The shelter is located on a loop trail off the main Moose Mountain Trail atop the ridge.
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 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Moose Mountain Shelter |
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