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Garfield Ridge Shelter

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Hankering for a hike on the Appalachian Trail?

Best stop by the Garfield Ridge Shelter operated by The Appalachian Mountain Club. The campsite is located on the Garfield Ridge Trail, just northeast of Garfield’s summit. The shelter is an 'Adirondack' style with two single and five double tent platforms. A natural spring is nearby for some freshwater refreshment. We can taste the cool, crisp mountain water already!
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Karen B.
August 12, 2024
Be prepared the final push to the campsite if coming up Franconia is a waterfall then steep hike to tent platforms! We were 4 on a platform, 3 platforms so 12 tents practically on top of each other. In addition, we had two people hanging in her mucks behind us and one in front of us. Unfortunately, there’s always one or two who are super loud. There was even a group smoking marijuana, which apparently is illegal in the whites, but nobody seem to stop them .. very loud ! Water source is a good 2 min hike down steep hill and back up! Beyond this eating area is good- privy is awful with ammonia stench.. main site keeper for that day- wasn’t the most friendly :(
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Peter B.
August 10, 2022
Please note: fires are forbidden at the Garfield campsite, camping is only on platforms, and there is a $15 fee per person per night.
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Joseph G.
September 8, 2021
It's astonishing that over five years after Charlotte C. in her comment offered some expert corrections to this listing, the mistakes are still here on this page. Come on, Hipcamp! That isn't very hip! No fires, no picnic tables here. Over at the USDA Forest Service page for this campsite, you can find accurate information and current pricing. Enjoy.
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Charlotte C.
May 8, 2016
I was the Caretaker for Garfield Ridge Campsite in 2015 and I will be there this summer (2016), too. There are some things wrong on this site about the campsite that are important for the protection of the Garfield Area. The activities at the site include Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, and swimming 3 miles away. Fires are NOT allowed and there is no grill- its bring your own cooking system. and there is NO picnic table. I does cost $8 to stay here. The money is used to buy the bark I use to compost the toilet, and to pay the caretakers for our hard work. Hope to see you up there a this beautiful spot!

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