Appendix H. Trail Shelters and Campsites

Trail conditions may have changed since this Management Plan was published.

Information on shelters and campsites of the Tuscarora Trail is provided from North to South. Further information is contained in the appropriate guidebook for the Tuscarora Trail, which is published by PATC (see Appendix E. Trailheads and Parking for access to these trails). The trail mileage referenced is contained on the appropriate map elevation profile.

Pennsylvania Map J Edition 2, August 1997 Elevation Profile

• Darlington Shelter and spring, 0.1mi north on Appalachian Trail, mile 0.0, northern terminus of Tuscarora Trail.
• Wagonwheel Shelter (picnic table, privy) with water in 0.3mi, mile 23.6.
• Fowlers Hollow Shelter, privy and covered spring, mile 40.

Pennsylvania & Maryland Map K Edition 2, August 1997 Elevation Profile

• Cowans Gap State Park Campground (fee) with facilities, mile 15.2.
• Big Mountain Shelter 0.2 mi south of trail on forest road with water from stream entering fire pond, mile 19.4.
• Licking Creek Campsite with water pump 0.6mi east, mile 48.
• Little Pool Campsite on C&O Canal, mile 52.

West Virginia & Virginia Map L Edition 3, December 2004 Elevation Profile

• Dugan Hollow Shelter (privy, fire ring, covered cooking area), near stream, mile 5.1.
• Spruce Pine Hollow Campsite (tent pads, fire ring with benches, picnic table) beside Meadow Branch, mile 10.0.
• Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area Campsites (fee—tent sites, water pump, and privy):
  • Lower Campground, mile 19.2.
  • Piney Point Campground, mile 20.9.
  • Myers Place Campground, mile 21.3.
  • Upper Campground, mile 21.7.
• Wolf Springs Primitive Campsite (no water), mile 29.1.
• Shockeys Knob Shelter (picnic table, privy, fire ring, covered cooking area), spring 0.2mi., mile 32.8.
• Dresel Wayside Campsite (picnic table) and spring; mile 42.2.
• Howze Campsite (picnic table, covered cooking area, fire ring, log benches) and spring, mile 51.6.
• Pinnacle Shelter (privy, covered eating and cooking area with fireplace, fire ring, deck with bench), spring 0.1mi, mile 58.6.
• Lucas Woods Campsite (privy, fire ring with benches, picnic table, covered cooking area, fire ring & bench) and spring, mile 61.8.

West Virginia & Virginia Map F Edition 6, October 2004 Elevation Profile

• Hawk Recreation Area (fee): camp sites and picnic area with vault toilets, water pump, picnic tables and grills, mile 3.8.
• Paul Gerhard Memorial Shelter, mile 11.7.

Virginia Map G Edition 8, May 2006 Elevation Profile

• Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area (Fee): campsites with picnic tables, fire rings or grills, tent pads, water and toilet facilities located 0.5mi off Bear Wallow Spur & Mudhole Gap trails, mile 18.0.
• Little Crease Shelter, primitive toilet, and spring, mile 27.3.
• Mathews Arm Campground (fee): campsites with picnic tables, toilet & shower facilities, 0.6mi south at mile 39.2.