Story Spring Shelter
Open year-round, first-come, first-served with no reservations. Stay limited to two consecutive nights. Hikers should avoid the trail during mud season from April through Memorial Day to protect trail conditions. Fire danger is currently low across the Manchester District.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 1:30PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, Southern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont and the Hudson Valley and central and southern Taconics in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Story Spring Shelter is a traditional three-sided Adirondack-style backcountry shelter situated on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail where it coincides with Vermont's Long Trail. Located in the Manchester Ranger District of the Green Mountain National Forest near Sunderland, the shelter provides overnight accommodations for long-distance hikers traveling through southern Vermont. The shelter typically accommodates 6-10 people and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or advance reservations. Amenities are primitive: a composting privy is located nearby, and water is available from a spring source but must be filtered or treated before drinking. There is no potable water on site. Hikers should practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. Access is by foot only via the Appalachian Trail south from Kelly Stand Road. The stay limit is two consecutive nights. Hikers are advised to avoid hiking during Vermont's mud season from April through Memorial Day weekend to protect fragile trail conditions.
Directions
Hike the Appalachian Trail south from Kelly Stand Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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