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Garfield Ridge Shelter
7 mi southeast of Bethlehem, NH · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Garfield Ridge Shelter
The Garfield Ridge Shelter is located at approximately 3,900 ft. on the eastern shoulder of Mt. Garfield just off the Garfield Ridge Trail (Appalachain Trail). The shelter is a 12-person 'Adirondack' style shelter.The site also has 7 4-person tent platforms, a composting privy, bearbox and dishwashing area. A fine spring is nearby. This site is staffed by a caretaker during the summer months.
- Managed by: USFS - White Mountain National Forest
- Where: 7 mi southeast of Bethlehem, NH · 44.19076, -71.60838
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Ridge | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Garfield Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Franconia Brook | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 7.4 mi |
| Gale River | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Frost Trail | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 4.4 mi
Water fill-up: 4.5 mi
Propane: 25 mi