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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.

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

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.

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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