Appalachian Trail Resupply Options
Appalachian Trail Resupply Points: Mile Markers, Mail Drops, Post Offices, Hostels, and Grocery Stops
Planning food and supply stops is one of the most important parts of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. This resupply guide lists major towns, hostels, outfitters, stores, post offices, and mail-drop locations from Georgia to Maine. Hikers should always call ahead before mailing packages to businesses or hostels, confirm hours, and verify current mile markers with FarOut or the latest A.T. guidebook.
When mailing a package to a post office, use General Delivery and include your legal name, “A.T. Hiker,” estimated arrival date, city, state, and ZIP code. When mailing to a business or hostel, call first to confirm they accept hiker boxes and ask whether there is a holding fee. According to AppalachianTrail.com, post offices generally hold care packages for Appalachian Trail hikers for 30 days, while businesses and hostels may vary.
Below is a southbound-to-northbound / Georgia-to-Maine text list of Appalachian Trail resupply points, using your uploaded resupply source as the base and cross-checking with current public trail-planning resources. Scroll below to get exact Appalachian Trail Resupply Points — Mile, Name, Address, Phone, Email/Contact
Appalachian Trail Resupply Points List
Georgia
Mile 31 — Mountain Crossings / Neels Gap, GA
Mile 52 or 69 — Hiawassee, GA
Mile 69 — Hostel Around the Bend / Dicks Creek Gap area
Mile 69 — Trailful Outdoor Co., Hiawassee, GA
North Carolina
Mile 109 — Franklin, NC
Mile 109 — Outdoor 76, Franklin, NC
Mile 137 — Nantahala Outdoor Center / NOC, NC
Mile 164 — Fontana Village / Fontana General Store, NC
Mile 164 — Fontana Dam Post Office / Mail Drop Option
Tennessee / North Carolina Border Area
Mile 208 — Newfound Gap / Gatlinburg, TN
Mile 208 — Cherokee, NC
Mile 242 — Standing Bear Farm Hostel, TN
Mile 275 — Hot Springs, NC
Mile 275 — Bluff Mountain Outfitters, Hot Springs, NC
Mile 275 — Dollar General, Hot Springs, NC
Tennessee
Mile 344 — Erwin, TN
Mile 344 — Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel & Outfitters, Erwin, TN
Mile 396 — Mountain Harbour Hostel, Roan Mountain / 19E, TN
Mile 396 — The Station at 19E, Roan Mountain, TN
Mile 420 — Hampton, TN
Mile 420 — Dollar General / Small Grocers, Hampton, TN
Virginia
Mile 471 — Damascus, VA
Mile 471 — Damascus Outfitters / Trail Town Resupply
Mile 471 — Mount Rogers Outfitters, Damascus, VA
Mile 521 — Troutdale, VA
Mile 521 — Sufi Lodge / Troutdale Area
Mile 535 — Marion, VA
Mile 535 — Marion Outdoors, Marion, VA
Mile 556 — Quarter Way Inn, VA 610
Mile 592 — Bland, VA
Mile 610 — Trent’s Grocery, VA
Mile 610 — Weary Feet Hostel Area
Mile 637 — Pearisburg, VA
Mile 705 — Catawba, VA
Mile 705 — Four Pines Hostel / Catawba Grocery Area
Mile 730 — Daleville, VA
Mile 730 — Kroger / Daleville Trail Services
Mile 788 — Glasgow, VA
Mile 788 — Stanimal’s Hostel / Glasgow Area
Mile 809 — Buena Vista, VA
Mile 865 — Waynesboro, VA
Mile 865 — Food Lion / Kroger / Outfitters, Waynesboro, VA
Shenandoah National Park / Virginia
Mile 893 — Loft Mountain Wayside
Mile 918 — Lewis Mountain Campground Store
Mile 927 — Big Meadows Wayside
Mile 934 — Skyland Resort / Skyland Gift Shop
Mile 945 — Luray, VA
Mile 953 — Elkwallow Wayside
Mile 972 — Front Royal, VA
Mile 972 — Mountain Trails, Front Royal, VA
Mile 1002–1010 — Bears Den Hostel / Blackburn Trail Center Area
West Virginia
Mile 1026 — Harpers Ferry, WV
Mile 1026 — Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
Mile 1026 — Harpers Ferry Post Office / Mail Drop Option
The ATC notes that hikers can mail packages to the Harpers Ferry Visitor Center for pickup with a small donation, making it a useful mail-drop option for thru-hikers and section hikers.
Maryland
Mile 1058 — Smithsburg, MD
Mile 1058 — Martin’s Food Store / Dollar General, Smithsburg Area
Pennsylvania
Mile 1070 — Waynesboro, PA
Mile 1086 — Fayetteville, PA
Mile 1105 — Pine Grove Furnace Store, PA
Mile 1124 — Boiling Springs, PA
Mile 1133 — Carlisle, PA
Mile 1133 — Mechanicsburg, PA / Larger Grocery Options
Mile 1150 — Duncannon, PA
Mile 1150 — The Doyle Hotel / Duncannon Stores
Mile 1195–1196 — Pine Grove, PA
Mile 1196 — 501 Shelter / Pizza Delivery Area
Mile 1220 — Port Clinton, PA
Mile 1220 — Hamburg, PA
Mile 1220 — Walmart / Cabela’s, Hamburg Area
Mile 1261 — Palmerton, PA
Mile 1282 — Wind Gap, PA
Mile 1298 — Delaware Water Gap, PA
Mile 1298 — Edge of the Woods Outfitters, Delaware Water Gap, PA
Mile 1298 — Church of the Mountain Hostel Area
New Jersey / New York
Mile 1340 — Port Jervis, NY
Mile 1340 — High Point State Park / Port Jervis Resupply
Mile 1349 — Unionville, NY
Mile 1360 — Vernon, NJ
Mile 1374 — Greenwood Lake, NY
Mile 1408 — Fort Montgomery, NY
Mile 1415 — Appalachian Market, NY
Mile 1415 — Peekskill, NY
Mile 1452 — Pawling, NY
Connecticut
Mile 1473 — Kent, CT
Mile 1508 — Salisbury, CT
Mile 1508 — LaBonne’s Market, Salisbury, CT
Massachusetts
Mile 1528 — Great Barrington, MA
Mile 1557 — Lee, MA
Mile 1576 — Dalton, MA
Mile 1585 — Cheshire, MA
Mile 1599 — North Adams, MA
Mile 1599 — Williamstown, MA
Vermont
Mile 1618 — Bennington, VT
Mile 1658 — Manchester Center, VT
Mile 1658 — Green Mountain House Hostel, Manchester Center, VT
Mile 1708 — Rutland, VT
Mile 1708 — Yellow Deli Hostel / Rutland Resupply Area
Mile 1712 — Killington, VT
Mile 1712 — Inn at Long Trail, Killington, VT
Mile 1712 — Base Camp Outfitters, Killington, VT
New Hampshire
Mile 1755 — Hanover, NH
Mile 1755 — Co-op Food Store, Hanover, NH
Mile 1808 or 1822 — North Woodstock, NH
Mile 1808 or 1822 — Lincoln, NH
Mile 1808 or 1822 — The Notch Hostel / Lincoln-North Woodstock Area
Mile 1878 or 1898 — Gorham, NH
Mile 1878 or 1898 — Walmart / Gorham Resupply Area
Maine
Mile 1950 — Andover, ME
Mile 1950 — Pine Ellis Lodging, Andover, ME
Mile 1977 — Rangeley, ME
Mile 1977 — IGA / Outfitters, Rangeley, ME
Mile 2009 — Stratton, ME
Mile 2009 — Hostel of Maine / Stratton Market Area
Mile 2046 — Caratunk, ME
Mile 2046 — Sterling Inn, Caratunk, ME
Mile 2046 — Northern Outdoors / Kennebec River Pub Area
Mile 2079 — Monson, ME
Mile 2079 — Shaw’s Hiker Hostel / Poet’s Gear Emporium, Monson, ME
Mile 2079 — Lakeshore House Lodging & Pub, Monson, ME
Mile 2079 — Monson General Store / Robinson’s Convenience Store
Mile 2178 — Abol Bridge Campground Store, ME
Mile 2183 — Millinocket, ME
Mile 2183 — Appalachian Trail Hostel & Outfitters, Millinocket, ME
Mile 2183 — Ole Man’s Gear Shop, Millinocket, ME
Mile 2183 — Hannaford Supermarket, Millinocket, ME
Best Towns to Mail Yourself a Resupply Box
These are the spots I would highlight in your article as smart mail-drop locations because of limited grocery options, higher prices, remote sections, or convenience:
Fontana Dam / Fontana Village, NC
Mountain Harbour / 19E, TN
Harpers Ferry, WV
Duncannon, PA
Cheshire, MA
Monson, ME
Abol Bridge / Millinocket Area, ME
Important Planning Note
A truly “complete” Appalachian Trail resupply list changes constantly because hostels open and close, shuttles change, grocery stores change ownership, and trail reroutes can alter mile markers. The Trek’s resupply article says its list includes some of the best options, not every possible option, and recommends FarOut or AWOL’s guide for fully comprehensive planning.
| Mile | Resupply Point | Business / Post Office Name | Address | Phone | Email / Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Neels Gap, GA | Mountain Crossings at Neel Gap | 12471 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512 | 706-745-6095 | question@mountaincrossings.com |
| 52 / 69 | Hiawassee, GA | Hiawassee Post Office / General Delivery | Hiawassee, GA 30546 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 52 / 69 | Hiawassee, GA | Trailful Outdoor Co. | Hiawassee, GA | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 69 | Dicks Creek Gap / Hiawassee Area | Hostel Around the Bend | Hiawassee, GA area | 706-389-9668 | Website/contact form |
| 109 | Franklin, NC | Franklin Post Office / General Delivery | Franklin, NC 28734 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 109 | Franklin, NC | Outdoor 76 | Franklin, NC | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 137 | Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC | NOC Outfitter’s Store | 13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 828-785-5082 / 866-336-1037 | reservations@noc.com |
| 164 | Fontana Dam, NC | Fontana Dam / Fontana Village Post Office | Fontana Dam, NC 28733 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 164 | Fontana Dam, NC | Fontana General Store | Fontana Dam / Fontana Village, NC | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 208 | Newfound Gap / Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Post Office / General Delivery | Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 208 | Cherokee, NC | Cherokee Post Office / General Delivery | Cherokee, NC 28719 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 242 | Green Corner Road, TN | Standing Bear Farm Hostel | Green Corner Road, TN / Hartford, TN area | 423-487-0014 | Call ahead |
| 275 | Hot Springs, NC | Hot Springs Post Office / General Delivery | Hot Springs, NC 28743 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 275 | Hot Springs, NC | Bluff Mountain Outfitters | Hot Springs, NC | 828-622-7162 | Website/contact form |
| 275 | Hot Springs, NC | Elmer’s Sunnybank Inn & Hostel | Hot Springs, NC | 828-622-7206 | Call ahead |
| 275 | Hot Springs, NC | Laughing Heart Hostel | Hot Springs, NC | 828-206-8487 | Website/contact form |
| 344 | Erwin, TN | Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky Hostel | 151 River Road, Erwin, TN 37650 | 423-707-4013 | johnnywise2022@gmail.com |
| 344 | Erwin, TN | Erwin Post Office / General Delivery | Erwin, TN 37650 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 396 | Roan Mountain / 19E, TN | Mountain Harbour Hostel | Roan Mountain, TN / 19E area | 866-772-9494 | Website/contact form |
| 396 | Roan Mountain / 19E, TN | The Station at 19E | Roan Mountain, TN area | 423-250-3700 | Website/contact form |
| 420 | Hampton, TN | Hampton Post Office / General Delivery | Hampton, TN 37658 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 420 | Hampton, TN | Dollar General / Local Grocers | Hampton, TN | Call ahead | N/A |
| 471 | Damascus, VA | Damascus Post Office / General Delivery | 211 N Reynolds St, Damascus, VA 24236 | 276-475-3411 | USPS General Delivery |
| 471 | Damascus, VA | The Place Hostel | Damascus, VA | 504-343-3734 | Call ahead |
| 471 | Damascus, VA | Crazy Larry’s / The Only Wanderer | Damascus, VA | 276-475-7130 | Call ahead |
| 471 | Damascus, VA | Mount Rogers Outfitters | Damascus, VA | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 521 | Troutdale, VA | Troutdale Post Office / General Delivery | Troutdale, VA 24378 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 521 | Troutdale, VA | Sufi Lodge | Troutdale, VA area | 276-677-0195 | Call ahead |
| 521 | Troutdale, VA | Troutdale Baptist Church | Troutdale, VA | 276-677-4092 | Call ahead |
| 535 | Marion, VA | Marion Post Office / General Delivery | Marion, VA 24354 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 535 | Marion, VA | Marion Outdoors | Marion, VA | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 556 | VA 610 | Quarter Way Inn | VA 610 area | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 592 | Bland, VA | Bland Post Office / General Delivery | Bland, VA 24315 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 610 | Trent’s Grocery, VA | Trent’s Grocery | Near AT / VA area | 276-928-1349 | Call ahead |
| 610 | Weary Feet Hostel Area | Weary Feet Hostel | Bland / VA area | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 637 | Pearisburg, VA | Pearisburg Post Office / General Delivery | Pearisburg, VA 24134 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 705 | Catawba, VA | Four Pines Hostel | Catawba, VA area | 540-309-8615 | Call ahead |
| 705 | Catawba, VA | Catawba Post Office / General Delivery | Catawba, VA 24070 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 730 | Daleville, VA | Daleville Post Office / General Delivery | Daleville, VA 24083 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 730 | Daleville, VA | Kroger / Daleville Resupply | Daleville, VA | Store phone varies | Website/contact form |
| 788 | Glasgow, VA | Glasgow Post Office / General Delivery | Glasgow, VA 24555 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 788 | Glasgow, VA | Stanimal’s Hostel | Glasgow, VA | 540-480-8325 | Website/contact form |
| 809 | Buena Vista, VA | Buena Vista Post Office / General Delivery | Buena Vista, VA 24416 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 865 | Waynesboro, VA | Waynesboro Post Office / General Delivery | Waynesboro, VA 22980 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 865 | Waynesboro, VA | Food Lion / Kroger / Local Outfitters | Waynesboro, VA | Store phone varies | Website/contact form |
| 893 | Shenandoah National Park | Loft Mountain Wayside | Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA | Call ahead | NPS / concession contact |
| 918 | Shenandoah National Park | Lewis Mountain Campground Store | Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA | Call ahead | NPS / concession contact |
| 927 | Shenandoah National Park | Big Meadows Wayside | Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA | Call ahead | NPS / concession contact |
| 934 | Shenandoah National Park | Skyland Resort / Gift Shop | Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA | Call ahead | NPS / concession contact |
| 945 | Luray, VA | Luray Post Office / General Delivery | Luray, VA 22835 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 953 | Shenandoah National Park | Elkwallow Wayside | Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, VA | Call ahead | NPS / concession contact |
| 972 | Front Royal, VA | Front Royal Post Office / General Delivery | Front Royal, VA 22630 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 972 | Front Royal, VA | Mountain Trails | Front Royal, VA | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 1026 | Harpers Ferry, WV | Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters | Harpers Ferry, WV | Call ahead | ATC contact form |
| 1026 | Harpers Ferry, WV | Harpers Ferry Post Office / General Delivery | Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1058 | Smithsburg, MD | Smithsburg Post Office / General Delivery | Smithsburg, MD 21783 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1070 | Waynesboro, PA | Waynesboro Post Office / General Delivery | Waynesboro, PA 17268 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1086 | Fayetteville, PA | Fayetteville Post Office / General Delivery | Fayetteville, PA 17222 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1105 | Pine Grove Furnace, PA | Pine Grove Furnace Store | Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA | 717-486-4920 | Call ahead |
| 1124 | Boiling Springs, PA | Boiling Springs Post Office / General Delivery | Boiling Springs, PA 17007 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1133 | Carlisle, PA | Carlisle Post Office / General Delivery | Carlisle, PA 17013 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1150 | Duncannon, PA | Duncannon Post Office / General Delivery | Duncannon, PA 17020 | USPS | USPS General Delivery |
| 1150 | Duncannon, PA | The Doyle Hotel | Duncannon, PA | Call ahead | Website/contact form |
| 1195 / 1196 | Pine Grove, PA | Pine |