Wise Shelter: Appalachian Trail Shelter in Mouth of Wilson, VA

22 reviews

Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, USA
+1 276-323-3046
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Wise Shelter Introduce

Wise Shelter, located on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363, serves as a crucial resting point for hikers within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. You can contact them at (276) 323-3046 or +1 276-323-3046. This shelter provides essential amenities for those trekking the Appalachian Trail through Grayson Highlands State Park.

According to hiker reviews, Wise Shelter offers a medium-sized shelter that can accommodate approximately 8 people. It is noted for providing essential facilities for long-distance hikers. It is important to note that camping in Grayson Highlands State Park is limited to designated sites, and only camping within the shelter is permitted.

Key features and services include:

Shelter space for approximately 8 hikers.
Nearby water sources, including a pooling spring and a stream.
A bear box for safe food storage.
Two privy options: a new moldering privy and an older pit privy.
Designated shelter on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Wise Shelter provides a vital resource for Appalachian Trail hikers, offering a place to rest and resupply within the beautiful Grayson Highlands State Park. Hikers should be aware of the specific camping regulations within the park and utilize the provided facilities responsibly.

Details

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Running water
Tent sites

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Virginia Grayson County Mouth of Wilson Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Customer Reviews

4.0

22 reviews

Wendie Svoboda

Jun 18, 2024

We stayed here hiking the Appalachian Trail. It was a good shelter. There's plenty of water nearby. There's a bear box and a privy. It holds about 8 people.

Anthony P

May 09, 2024

This place is a shelter on the Appalachian Trail. It is a medium-sized shelter with space for about 8. A pooling spring is reported about a hundred yards in front of the shelter - you’ll see the horse poop nearby to let you know your close OR you can go to the stream about .2 before you get there NOBO. Camping in Grayson Highlands State Park is limited to designated sites, of which Wise Shelter is the only one. Camping is allowed in the shelter only. No camping around the shelter! A new moldering privy is located behind the shelter. The older pit privy is also located nearby, so two privies.

Jeff Wilkie

Jun 24, 2018

Lots of space for many campers here. Always has been night 1 stay when we come. Water, toilet and shelter are near.

Gary Cort

Jul 21, 2019

Good shelter. Water up the trail, from stream, near tent camping area. The composting privy is quite excellent, blueberries all over in July when we were through. Ponies wander through with zero notice of hikers.

Scott Achenbach

Aug 19, 2019

Has a bear box, picnic table and probably 20 camping rings in close proximity. It also has multiple water sources nearby (some B4 and some after) that were flowing this weekend even though almost all the other water sources on the trail were dry.