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Appalachian Trail thru-hikers claim Catawba Mountain Shelter as a key stop, its three-sided roof shielding from rain and wind. Parked at 2179 feet elevation near Hollins in Roanoke County, Virginia, it links 1.0 mile to the next shelter south and 2.4 miles north. Hikers rate it 5/5; call for rates on stays.
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Write a ReviewNo, Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT lacks full hookups. Water, electric, and sewer hookups stay unknown or absent in this primitive hike-in site. Expect no 30-amp or 50-amp service, pull-throughs, or back-ins. It serves backpackers only, not RVs.
Yes, Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT welcomes pets. Follow Appalachian Trail rules: keep dogs leashed and under control at all times. No breed or size limits noted, no dog park available. Clean up after pets to preserve the site.
Call for rates at Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT. AT shelters often run free or donation-based for hikers. No reservations needed; arrive first-come, first-served. Overflow campsites sit nearby north of the main shelter.
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