About this campground
Rattle River Shelter is reached by hiking 1.7 miles up the gradual grade of the Rattle River Trail. In addition to the shelter, 3 designated tent sites provide for overflow camping.
Getting there
Located 1.7 miles south of Rattle River Trailhead.
Directions
Open in Google Maps →Nearby federal campgrounds
- Rattle River TrailheadWhite Mountain National Forest1 mi
- Centennial TrailheadNew Hampshire2 mi
- Shelburne North TrailheadWhite Mountain National Forest4 mi
- Androscoggin Ranger DistrictWhite Mountain National Forest5 mi
- Burnt Mill Brook TrailheadWhite Mountain National Forest5 mi
- Shelburne South TrailheadWhite Mountain National Forest5 mi
Explore more New Hampshire camping
Rattle River Shelter doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New Hampshire campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
Browse New Hampshire camping →Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.