Tucker-johnson Shelter
Open year-round, first-come first-served with no reservations. No fee to stay. The Green Mountain Club recommends avoiding high-elevation trails during mud season (typically through Memorial Day weekend) to protect the treadway.
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 12:35PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
...Please check with state and local authorities regarding guidelines for allowed activities... * The warm air temperatures today in the upper 60s to lower 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the 40s and 50s across Lake Champlain and in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the US Coast Guard, when the water temperatures are below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket!
About
Tucker-Johnson Shelter sits on the Long Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest, located just north of Maine Junction near the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail junction. This is the third shelter at this location: the original Tucker Lodge was built in 1938, replaced in 1969 by Tucker Johnson Shelter (named for benefactors Fred H. Tucker and Otto Johnson of Proctor, Vermont), which was destroyed by fire in 2011. The current shelter was rebuilt in 2018 by the Green Mountain Club using the original 1969 design. The wood-framed shelter is open on one side with a protective roof overhang and has bunk space for 6-8 campers. A fully accessible moldering privy was constructed alongside the shelter. Water is available from a nearby primitive source but must be treated through filtering, boiling, or chemical purification. Like all Long Trail overnight sites, camping is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. On Green Mountain National Forest land, small wood fires are permitted following Leave No Trace principles, though no established fire ring is documented at this site. Hikers should carry a tent as backup since shelters fill quickly during peak season. The shelter is maintained by volunteers from the Green Mountain Club's Manchester and Killington Sections.
Directions
From U.S. Route 4, head north on the Long Trail for approximately 1.4 miles to reach the shelter.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 (802) 244-7037 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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