Dispersed
Colon Hollow Shelter
VA
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
About
This is a former Appalachian Trail Shelter which has been moved to the vicinity of North Creek Campground / Jennings Creek area. Walk ~200 yards behind a closed gate to access the camping area.
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Colon Hollow Shelter
White Tail Loop from North Creek Camping Area
Virginia
2.1 mi512 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Appalachian Trail
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0.5 mi56 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Appalachian Trail
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0.1 mi
Trail
Appalachian Trail
Virginia
1.0 mi518 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Appalachian Trail
Virginia
3.8 mi1,519 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Sprouts Run Wilson Mountain Loop Trail
Virginia
7.5 mi2,028 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
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