Boyce Shelter
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.9669, -72.9478
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Shelter 3 sided Lean-to located along the Long Trail in Breadloaf Wilderness. The Burnt Hill trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles and then turns to the left. The trail continues to climb easily along an old logging road for the first 1.0 mile. Then it enters the Breadloaf Wilderness and climbs more steeply to its junction with the Long Trail at 2.1 miles. Boyce Shelter is located 0.6 miles north of the junction on the Long Trail. Maximum elevation change is 1280 feet. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in. Trail blazing, maintenance, and signage will be minimal in Wilderness Areas.
From the USFS.
Is Boyce Shelter free?
Yes. Boyce Shelter is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Boyce Shelter?
From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 6.6 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 59. Parking is located at 1.1 miles, in a grassy parking lot with a sharp right hand turn. This parking lot is located on private property; please be respectful of the owners. From Rochester, travel north 4.0 miles on Route 100 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel west on Route 125 for 9.1 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 59. Parking is located at 1.1 miles, in a grassy parking lot with a sharp right hand turn. This parking lot is located on private property; please be respectful of the owners.
Nearby
- Skyline Lodge & Tent Area1.5 mi
- Emily Proctor Shelter2.5 mi
- MOOSALAMOO CAMPGROUND5.2 mi
- Sucker Brook Shelter5.2 mi
- Cooley Glen Shelter6.0 mi
- Bingo Brook Campground6.5 mi
- Silver Lake Campground7.0 mi
- Sunrise Shelter9.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
