I'm leading a section hike in the next couple of weeks in this area, and the shelters don't break very well for a one-night trip between MA 2 (North Adams, MA) and Vermont Route 9 (Bennington). This will leave us a long last day, which is a bit inconvenient.

Guthook lists a beaver pond outlet 3.0 miles north of the shelter, and some people report getting water and camping there. This doesn't strike me as prime camping for three tents, especially after a wet summer.

Is it, or something nearby, a reasonable campsite?

Thanks!