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# Trapper John Shelter

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Built and maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club, Trapper John Shelter is a classic Appalachian Trail backcountry shelter located in the White Mountain National Forest near Lyme, New Hampshire\. The 3\-walled shelter is accessible via a 1\.1\-mile hike from Dorchester Road, following the Holts Ledge Trail \(part of the Appalachian Trail\) and a short spur trail\. The shelter can accommodate 8 people on the floor and offers basic amenities including a composting privy and a fire ring\. Water is available from a nearby stream, though all water should be treated before use\. The site is free and operates on a first\-come, first\-served basis with no reservations\. Named after the M\*A\*S\*H character who allegedly graduated from Dartmouth, this shelter provides a rustic backcountry experience for hikers traversing the Appalachian Trail or exploring the Holts Ledge area\. The shelter is located between Smarts Mountain and Moose Mountain in a scenic forested setting\. Hikers should be prepared for primitive conditions and practice Leave No Trace principles\.

## Key facts

- Coordinates: 43.783203125, -72.1114501953125
- Phone: \+1 \(603\) 536\-6100

## Address

Dorchester Rd, Lyme, NH, 03768, US

## Amenities

- Backcountry
- Creek
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fires
- Forest
- Mountain
- Potable Water
- Stream

## Structured data (schema.org)

Also available as raw JSON: https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/drinking-water-available-lyme-nh.json

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