Appalachian Trail Shelters| WGS84 |
| 35.44849 | -83.79398 |
| 35° 26.909'N | 83° 47.639'W |
| 35° 26' 54.5"N | 83° 47' 38.3"W |
| 17S 246410E 3926368N |
| convert to NAD27 |
Fontana Dam Shelter 
Waypoint: Fontana
County/State: Graham NC
Elevation: 1775' or USGS elevation
163.7 miles from Springer and 2014.6 miles to Katahdin
next shelter south ↓ 6.6 miles. next shelter north ↑ 11.3 miles. all shelters
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Additional information:
| Type: Shelter | Capacity: 20 | Fee: No |
| Near AT: Yes | Accuracy: GPS | Information: None |
| USFS Land: No | Maintained by: Smoky Mountain Hiking Club |
Notes: AT passes picnic area and side trail leading E 300 ft to Fontana Dam Shelter--gb
USGS quad: FONTANA DAM
thebackpacker.com: Fontana Dam Shelter
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