Carter Gap Shelter vs Betty Creek

[ChinMusic]

When expecting cold with winds, is there much difference between tenting at Carter Gap Shelter or Betty Creek? Both are marked with good water sources.

[barf_jay]

I would say betty creek is more down in a gully with more trees, so it may fair better than carter gap, that is my 2 cents. Have a good hike.

[yellowsirocco]

Carter Gap is not sheltered at all. If I was expecting a good bit of wind I would choose Betty Creek.

[ChinMusic]

Thanks guys. I'm just penciling in my next few days and that night stood out a bit.

[bigcranky]

Carter Gap gets some amazing winds coming through. That's the only place we've ever had a tree come down right next to the tent. Not fun. Betty Creek is a cool place, as is Beech Gap.

[Ox97GaMe]

I think it will come down to just how bad the weather really is and what type of sleep system you are carrying. In really severe weather, I might opt to stay the shelter. Betty Gap, Mooney Gap, and BearPen Gap are all good locations for camping with decent water sources.

[Aquaman12]

I remember last spring i camped at Carter Gar shelter, but the people who camped at Betty Creek woke up in the middle of a lake. It rained pretty decent for 18 hours straight.

[ChinMusic]

Rain won't be an issue when I am there. We are about to get a lot of rain soon but it should be over by Tues morn. I'll be there Wed night.

I've camped at Carter before. I just don't remember much about it. I'll be aiming for Betty

[saltysack]

I tented in shelter early jan with 19 degrees and freezing rain. The shelter is nice and served me well

[ChinMusic]

If you tent IN the shelter in March, they may throw you off the gap.

[Praha4]

I've stayed at both locations.... Betty Creek is a great campsite, that creek is a short walk down the side trail, and closer to Albert Mtn for the next morning.

[daddytwosticks]

The Carter Gap Shelter area also has great tent sites. :)