Peru Peak Shelter & Tent Site
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Caretakers staff the site during peak season from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Visitors are limited to two consecutive nights. No reservations; bring a tent as backup since shelter space fills quickly during peak season.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:40PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, southern Berkshire county in Massachusetts, Bennington and eastern Windham counties in Vermont, and in eastern New York the following counties: southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Columbia, eastern Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area tonight.
About
Peru Peak Shelter is a classic backcountry shelter situated in the Peru Peak Wilderness within Green Mountain National Forest, accessible only by foot via the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail. Originally built earlier, the current structure was rebuilt in 1979 by the Youth Conservation Corps and U.S. Forest Service. The three-sided Adirondack-style shelter typically accommodates 6-10 hikers and is shared on a first-come, first-served basis. The site includes tent platforms nearby for overflow camping when the shelter is full, which is common during peak hiking season. Amenities are minimal: a composting toilet (privy) and a water source that requires treatment before drinking. The Green Mountain Club partners with the USFS to provide caretakers at this high-use site during peak season to maintain facilities and educate visitors. The shelter sits along the AT/LT corridor that crosses the southern portion of Peru Peak Wilderness, taking in the summits of Peru Peak and Styles Peak, both exceeding 3,000 feet. Hikers should bring their own tent as backup since shelter space cannot be guaranteed, and plan to stay no more than two consecutive nights.
Directions
Hike north on the Appalachian Trail from the Mad Tom Notch trailhead.
Location
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 - $5 |
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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