Tucker-johnson Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees required. The shelter was rebuilt in fall 2024 and is ready for use.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:59AM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 below expected. * WHERE...Northern New York and Vermont. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. This period of cold temperatures is particularly dangerous and well outside of typically experienced temperature conditions. Risk of hypothermia and frostbite is unusually high, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, those that do not have ready access to adequate heat, or are outdoors and not taking actions to mitigate these conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold conditions will continue beyond 1 PM Saturday. A Cold Weather Advisory may be needed into Saturday night, especially for portions of the Adirondacks and Northeast Kingdom.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:52AM EST until January 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 inches or more possible. * WHERE...Rutland and Windsor counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
About
Tucker-Johnson Shelter is a backcountry shelter on the Long Trail in Green Mountain National Forest, located just north of Maine Junction near Sherburne Pass. Originally built in 1969 and lost to fire in 2011, the shelter was rebuilt by the Green Mountain Club in fall 2024. The new shelter replicates the original design by 1970s GMC President George Pearlstein and features wood-frame construction with space for 6-8 campers and a generous roof overhang for weather protection. The site includes a new fully accessible moldering privy and a designated tenting area for overflow camping. The shelter is named for Fred H. Tucker of Boston, a longtime Green Mountain Club member, and Otto Johnson of Proctor, Vermont, who provided funds for the original shelter's construction.
Directions
From U.S. Route 4, head north on the Long Trail for approximately 1.4 miles to reach the shelter.
Nearby Campgrounds
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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