I'd like to hear from anyone who has been through this area lately with news about the shelters between Clingmans and Davenport Gap. Last year we met a ranger who told us the shelters north of Newfound Gap were going to be replaced or removed. He said the fences were already gone from most of them. We're hiking through there in October and I would appreciate any info or advice on these shelters.
If I remember correctly it's "illegal" to tent anywhere except around a shelter and then only if it's full. Is that correct? Thanks for any advice.