Overnight Sites with Elevation and Distance

Recomended Group Overnight Sites with Overflow Tent Areas

The Long Trail passes through private, state and federal land, thus the regulations for camping and fire building vary from one part of the Trail to the next. WHEN IN DOUBT whose land you are on, CAMP ONLY in DESIGNATED AREAS.

"...they (shelters) were a delightful haven on the trail. We spent many nights listening to the rain on the rooftop, praising the structure for its dryness."  -- Anonymous End-to-End hiker.

Private Land
Camping is limited to designated areas only. Fires are limited to permanent fireplaces at each site. Use of this land is permitted through the generosity of the landowners. Please do not abuse the priviledge.

State Land
With serveral exceptions ( land north of Mt. Mansfield State Forest and some areas on Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield), primitive camping is permitted below 2500 ft. Fires are permitted but discouraged below 2500 ft. Camping is limited to no more than 3 consecutive nights in the same area. Groups larger than 10 require a state primitive camping permit. Call Vermont Dept. of Forest, Parks and Recreation.

Federal Land
Camping between shelters is permitted along much of the Long Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) between the MA. border and Vt. 140 and between Sherburne Pass and Mt. Ellen. Small wood fires are allowed.

There are about 70 GMC overnight sites spread no more than a moderate day's hike apart along the Long Trail System. They range from fully enclosed lodges to three-sided lean-tos and tent sites. All sites, although primitive, have a water source (purity and reliability cannot be guaranteed) and privy. Availability is first come first serve. A moderate fee is charged at overnight sites with caretakers.

Overnight Sites with Elevation and Distance
Following is a table of all overnight sites, listed south to north along with the distance between them, hiking times, capacity, and elevation. More detailed information can be found in the Long Trail Guide, the End-to-Ender's Guide, and the waterproof Long Trail map. Always hike with guidebooks and maps!

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