New for 2019 AT Thru-Hikers: Basecamp is located at 122 Main Street in historic downtown Front Royal. Supported by local businesses, several AT hikers provided valuable input in its design and furnishing. Though it opened late last year, the Class of 2019 will be the first through hikers to enjoy its generous amenities.
Basecamp is supported by the Front Royal Brewing Company, Mountain Trails Outfitters, and the Down Home Comfort Bakery. To get into Basecamp hikers need to go to one of these business to obtain the door code.
Getting There: From the Hwy 522 trailhead NOBO hikers can use a local shuttle service, taxi, or the Front Royal Trolley to get to the Visitors Center which is 4 miles away. Two blocks from the Visitors they should enter the outer door of the Front Royal Brewing Company at 122 Main Street. Inside, they should stop at the bakery or the brewing company to obtain their door code. The entrance to Basecamp is just to the left of the inner door to the Front Royal Brewing Company. From the Hwy 55 trailhead SOBO hikers can use a local shuttle service or taxi to get to the Visitors Center which is 8.5 miles away.
Basecamp Amenities:
FREE lockers,
FREE washer, dryer and detergent
PRIVATE bathroom
PRIVATE shower with a deep sink
Clean towels
Hiker's Box
Loaner clothes hikers can use while their clothes are being washed
Basecamp Journal. An entire wall is provided as the Basecamp Journal. Everyone is encouraged to leave their mark here. Feel free to contribute your messages, trail updates, inspirational quotes, original artwork, etc. It will be exciting to see what the Class of 2019 leaves behind!