Ethan Pond Shelter

About Ethan Pond Shelter

The Ethan Pond Shelter is located at the eastern shore of the scenic Ethan Pond at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The Shelter can be accessed via a short side trail off the the Ethan Pond Trail (Appalachain Trail). It is an 'Adirondack' style shelter with an occupancy of eight with three single and two double tent platforms. Water is supplied at the inlet brook (treat all backcountry water sources). A composting privy, a dishwashing area, and bear box is provided. A caretaker is in charge during the summer months.

Plan Your Visit to Ethan Pond Shelter

Heading to Ethan Pond Shelter? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)