Trapper John Shelter
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Trapper John Shelter is a National Forest campground near Grafton, New Hampshire.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Trapper John Shelter sits inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail and White Mountain National Forest. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,342 ft
43.7832, -72.1115 in Grafton. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Trapper John Shelter?
No. Trapper John Shelter is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Trapper John Shelter?
Camping at Trapper John Shelter is free.
Who manages Trapper John Shelter?
Trapper John Shelter is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Trapper John Shelter
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Trapper John Shelter, in a straight line: Quechee Gorge (swimming hole, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Grafton and campgrounds in Grafton.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01