Stratton View Shelter & Tent Area
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. A caretaker is present during summer months and collects a $5 fee. Camping is restricted to designated sites only.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
About
Stratton View Shelter & Tent Area is a backcountry camping destination situated on the northwest side of Stratton Pond within Green Mountain National Forest. This shelter sits at the junction of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the coincident Long Trail, offering a rustic overnight experience for hikers. Stratton Pond is the largest body of water along the Long Trail and represents one of the most popular overnight destinations on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. The site is located approximately 4.5 miles from the Arlington/West Wardsboro Road trailhead via the Stratton Pond and Lye Brook hiking trails. As a designated backcountry site, camping is restricted to the shelter and designated tent areas only to minimize impact on the pond's shoreline and ecosystem. The facility includes a composting toilet and access to water from nearby sources that must be treated or filtered before use. During summer months, a caretaker is typically present and collects a $5 fee for shelter use.
Directions
Located approximately 4.5 miles north of the Arlington/West Wardsboro Road via the Stratton Pond and Lye Brook hiking trails. The shelter is on the northwest side of Stratton Pond, accessible only by foot.
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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 - $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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