Guyot Shelter: A Pristine Mountain Shelter in Lincoln, NH for Backpackers

39 reviews

Guyot Shelter Introduce

Welcome to Guyot Shelter, a noteworthy option within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, specifically catering to backpackers and hikers in the Lincoln, NH 03251 area. You can reach them at (603) 536-6100 or +1 603-536-6100. Located off the main trail, Guyot Shelter provides a pristine and scenic overnight stay or resting point for those exploring the beautiful White Mountains.

Environment:

Guyot Shelter is situated in a beautiful and pristine mountain environment, offering gorgeous views. Its location is particularly noted for providing excellent sunrise views directly from the sleeping area. Being a shelter, it offers a warmer and wind-protected environment compared to the open outdoors, making it a welcome respite for hikers, especially during multi-day treks like the Pemi Loop.

Services:

As a backcountry shelter, the services are more basic and geared towards the needs of backpackers:

Shelter providing overnight accommodation and protection from the elements.
Pit toilet available for solid waste only.
A spring is located nearby as a water source, but filtering is strongly advised by the caretaker.
Two large provided bear boxes are available in a designated kitchen/cooking area for secure food storage. Backpackers are asked to cook in this area to contain debris and scents.

Features:

Pristine Shelter: Reported by backpackers as being well-maintained and one of the best they've encountered, likely due to its recent construction in 2019.
Mountain Views: Offers a gorgeous vista of the surrounding mountains.
Sunrise Views: Positioned to allow hikers to watch the sunrise from their sleeping bags.
Warmer and Wind-Protected: Provides a more comfortable environment compared to tent camping in exposed areas.
Convenient for Hikers: A valuable stop for those undertaking longer hikes like the Pemi Loop, offering a break from setting up and taking down tents.
Bear Boxes: Two large bear boxes are provided for safe food storage, located in a designated cooking area.
Water Source: Access to a nearby spring (filtration required).

Promotional Information:

Guyot Shelter offers a valuable service for hikers and backpackers seeking overnight accommodation in the White Mountains. The cost is $10 per person per night. While not a traditional campground with extensive amenities, its pristine condition, stunning views, and strategic location along popular hiking trails make it a highly desirable option for those venturing into the backcountry. Local users planning multi-day hikes in the area should consider Guyot Shelter for a reliable and scenic overnight stay. Remember to factor in the 0.2-mile downhill trek on stone steps to reach the shelter from the main trail.

Location

New Hampshire Grafton County Lincoln

Customer Reviews

4.0

39 reviews

Madison

Aug 02, 2022

Such a beautiful and pristine shelter! According to some other backpackers it's one of the best they've seen (probably because it was newly built in 2019). It has a gorgeous view of the mountains. It stayed warmer than the outside with no wind- and it was super nice to take a break from setting up and taking down our tent during our Pemi Loop hike. And then we could see the sunrise from our sleeping bags in the morning!

Margaret Jividen

Sep 18, 2018

Great for sunrise. Friday night in late summer season, only one other person staying in the shelter. Pit toilet available for use with solid waste only. There is a spring, but you should still filter this water, as suggested by the caretaker. A site or spot is $10 per person per night. This shelter is a decent trek off trail (0.2 miles only, but quite downhill on stone steps), so consider this when planning. There are two large provided bear boxes for use with everyone in the site. These are in a kitchen/cooking area, where they ask that you cook to keep the debris and scents in one area.

Dylan Welch

Oct 17, 2017

A very cool shelter! The site itself is nestled on the backside of the Bonds ridgline between Mt. Guyot and Mt. Bond. A steep, rugged 0.2 miles down the ridge off the bondcliff trail will take you past a few tent platforms to the main shelter. If memory serves, there are roughly 10 tent platforms in the campsite. There is also overflow tent sites located along the bondcliff trail between the turnoff for the camp. The shelter itself has two sleeping platforms and can accomodate roughly 14. There is also a small front porch with suprisingly nice views of the valley! The night we stayed in camp it was PACKED. When we arrived at 3:45 we snagged one of the last tent platforms and by the evening all were taken and the shelter was full. Due to all the people in camp it was rather noisy. This is the only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5. In short; beautiful, cozy, large, but busy!

Jeff Copeland

Jun 23, 2023

Not easy to get to the Guyot tent sites are wonderful. There is a welcome spring that was running and a lean to if space is available. There are plenty of tent sites even along the trail for a nights rest.

Anne Jalbert

Aug 04, 2022

The sunrise view from the shelter near the outhouse is amazing! It's great to socialize where you filter water, prepare food and store the food in bear boxes. When it's crowded, they will try to fit four tents on each tent platform. You won't need tent stakes, just some extra line.