Facility · Maine ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Ethan Pond Shelter is located at the eastern shore of the scenic Ethan Pond at the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The Shelter can be accessed via a short side trail off the the Ethan Pond Trail (Appalachain Trail). It is an 'Adirondack' style shelter with an occupancy of eight with three single and two double tent platforms. Water is supplied at the inlet brook (treat all backcountry water sources). A composting privy, a dishwashing area, and bear box is provided. A caretaker is in charge during the summer months.
44.17619, -71.42632 · 44°10'34.3"N 71°25'34.7"W
Typically 55°F in Jul, down to 15°F in Feb.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 15 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 55 | 54 | 49 | 38 | 28 | 20 |
| Low °F | -3 | -3 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 37 | 25 | 13 | 4 |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 10.0 | 8.1 | 7.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Ethan Pond Shelter also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ethan Pond Shelter's operator.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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