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.
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…
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
UPDATE: Lincoln Woods Trail will close beginning June 15th through November 2026 when when restoration work commences. See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information.
Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant…
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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