The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Welcomes You to ATCamp!

Read through our 2025 Hiker Prep Series whether you'll be on the Trail for one night or six months! The prep series has important information about preparing for an A.T. hike, permits, and how best to Leave No Trace on the A.T. 

Read our Hiking & Helene blog post to learn the latest about closures from the storm, what to expect in storm-damaged sections, and how to stay safe. 

ATCamp is a voluntary hiker registration system provided by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). The ATC encourages all hikers and leaders of organized groups (including youth groups) who plan to spend one or more nights camping on the A.T. to register on ATCamp. By using ATCamp, you

• Help preserve and sustain the A.T. for future visits.
• Prevent Crowding: the charts and calendars show numbers of other campers registered for a thru-hiker start date and for designated overnight sites. If a start date or overnight site is full, you can use ATCamp to select a less crowded start date or location.
• Provide data that helps the ATC, land managing partners, and A.T. Maintaining Clubs manage and maintain the Trail.
• Stay safe and informed on the Trail by signing up for Trail alerts and email updates.

Some important notes

• ATCamp is not a reservation system. Completing a registration does not guarantee a spot in a shelter or campsite. Except in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, all A.T. shelters and campsites are first come, first served.
• This registration does not replace required permits for Great Smoky Mountains (GRSM) and Shenandoah (SHEN) National Parks, or Baxter State Park.