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Vermont
2020 Complimentary
CAMPGROUND GUIDE
CampVermont.com VermontVacation.com
Inside:
Private and State Campgrounds, Cabins,
Cottages and RV Unit Rental Information
Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds
www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT VT
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State Historic Sites in Vermont The small state of Vermont
boasts a rich and rewarding
www.HistoricSites.Vermont.gov
Northern Vermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 historical heritage. Today, that
history is well preserved in an
State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Vermont Campground Association
exceptional collection of state
Private Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Vermont Green
brings you this guide as your resource to help
plan your camping trip to Vermont. We hope historic sites spanning the
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length of the state. Ranging
Central Vermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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to pivotal Revolutionary War
State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 range of camping facilities and settings.
They are listed on the map on pages 16-17 sites, to the homesteads
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and color coded by region in the blue box.
Presidents, Vermont’s historic
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Vermont’s STATE PARK CAMPGROUNDS sites chronicle the development
Southern Vermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AND DAY USE AREAS pride themselves
in preserving the beauty and character of
of a state, its people, and the na-
tion around it.
State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 each park by offering “camping in as natural Calvin Coolidge Homestead
a setting as possible.” They do not have Karen Pike, state of vermont/tourism
Private Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 RV hook-ups at their campsites. However,
dumping stations are available and RV’s are
welcome. They are listed on the map on Northern Vermont
pages 16-17 and color coded by region in President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site, Fairfield
Map of Vermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 the green box.
RATES AND POLICIES: Rates, refunds and
Central Vermont
Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison
Private Campground operational policies are determined by
individual campgrounds. Please check
Eureka Schoolhouse and Baltimore Covered Bridge, Springfield
Amenities Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 details at the time of registration. Contact
the individual campground to get answers Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Hubbardton
for any questions that you may have
regarding that particular campground. Senator Justin Smith Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford
Cabins, Cottages, Room, and RV Rental VISITOR FEES: Most of our campgrounds Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell
Units at Private Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . 32 charge for visitors, especially on holiday
weekends, when their facilities are already
Old Constitution House State Historic Site, Windsor
maximized. They understand that you may President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth
Cabin and Cottage Rentals at want to invite friends and family to share
your experiences of camping in Vermont. Our Southern Vermont
State Campgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 park owners realize that these visitors may
be our next camping guests. Owners strive Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site, Bennington
to provide the best camping experience for senator justin smith morrill homestead
their guests and visitors at a reasonable cost.
www.CampVermont.com In order to do so, campgrounds may charge
your visitors a fee to use the pools, restrooms,
and other facilities. VCA appreciates your
state of vermont/tourism
understanding, and suggests that you
Visit Vermont virtually at www.VermontVacation.com contact the individual campground for their
visitor fees.
or call 1-800-VERMONT (1-800-837-6668)
The Vermont Campground Guide is published annually
Being listed, or having an advertisement in the
by the Vermont Campground Association in partnership with
Vermont Campground Guide does not imply
the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
or suggest that the Vermont Campground
Association Inc. or its officers, endorse or sanction
Vermont Campground Association
the companies or individuals being listed or
32 Main Street, #368, Montpelier, VT 05602
advertised. VCA annually visits but does not
Email: Info@campvermont.com
inspect member campgrounds. The VCA was
established for marketing purposes; it has no
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regulatory authority over its members, advertisers, chimney point
Cover photo: Lake Dunmore, Salisbury; by Angelo Lynn Old Constitution House
or the rates, policies, or practices under which
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individual campgrounds may operate. state of vermont/tourism state of vermont/tourism
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Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds
VT VT
State Park Campgrounds
Northern
and Day Use Areas
in Northern Vermont
State Parks in the northern region offer
a truly diverse experience, from some of
Vermont’s most wild lands in the Northeast
Kingdom to the coastal experience of
Vermont
beaches, dunes and fresh water swimming
in the Champlain Islands. Or choose North
Central Vermont and you’ll be in the heart of
the Green Mountains. See the map on pages
16-17 for state park locations.
s = campground b = day use area
1 Alburg Dunes b
Alburg 802-796-4170
2 BIG DEeR s
And its many byways 3
Groton
BOULDER BEACH
802-584-3822
b
Groton 802-584-3823
4 BURTON ISLAND sb
St. Albans Bay 802-524-6353
5 Brighton sb
Island Pond 802-723-4360
lake willoughby 6 CRYSTAL LAKE b
V
Barton 802-525-6205
dennis curran, state of vermont/tourism
7 ELMORE sb
Lake Elmore 802-888-2982
ermont’s northern region encompasses The Lake Champlain Byway runs along a beautiful 8 GRAND ISLE s
Grand Isle 802-372-4300
a bit of everything that Vermont has section of waterfront and through the Champlain 9 Green River Reservoir sb
to offer. From the mountain ranges to Islands. If you like to bike, the Island Line Trail will Hyde Park 802-888-1349
the largest lake in the state to forests take you along Burlington’s Bike Path and through bkKETTLE POND s
Marshfield 802-426-3042
and farming along the Champlain Valley. Spend the Colchester-South Hero Causeway. You can decide blKILL KARE b
time at local wineries and breweries, visit our to bring your own bike or rent from a local shop St. Albans 802-524-6021
bmKNIGHT ISLAND s
many museums and learn about Vermont’s rich like Local Motion located directly on the Burlington St. Albans Bay 802-343-7236
history, or relax on the shores of our many lakes Waterfront. You can also decide to take your bike on bnKnight Point b
North Hero 802-372-8389
and waterways. You won’t be wondering how to the ferry which crosses Lake Champlain over to New Maidstone State Park sb
bo
LAKE CARMI
spend your time, but where you want to spend it. York State, or take your bike on the train from Essex Laura Greenwood, VT Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Enosburg Falls 802-933-8383
Junction or Saint Albans and head south for day bpMAIDSTONE sb
Guildhall 802-676-3930
The Northeast Kingdom is nestled in quiet silence biking in some of our other regions. Amtrak runs a The Connecticut River Byway runs the entire length of the state along sb
bqNEW DISCOVERY
as you meander the quaint, scenic byways and daily schedule which heads south in the morning and the New Hampshire border. If you are seeking a tranquil stay, and water Marshfield 802-426-3042
back roads for fantastic vistas. There are four scenic north in the evening with perfect timing for a visit, is a preference, we suggest Island Pond and the Maidstone Lake area. brNIQUETTE BAY b
Colchester 802-893-5210
byways in the northern area of Vermont. They are the lunch and a ride. Maidstone Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by the Vermont mountains bsNorth hero b
Northeast Kingdom Byway, the Lake Champlain Byway, and includes Maidstone State Park where tenting and cabin sites are North Hero 802-372-8727
offered. If you don’t mind being awoken by loons singing their nightly bt
RICKER POND s
the Connecticut River Byway and a tip of the Green Take a ride north on Route 108 through Smugglers’ Groton 802-584-3821
Mountain Byway which ends just north of Stowe. Notch. The notch is a v-shaped road that passes song, then this is the place for you. Island Pond has a small downtown with ckSAND BAR b
all the amenities. Lakeside Camping offers docks, waterfront sites, planned Milton 802-893-2825
The Lake Champlain Byway will take you through through the mountains and was once a trail used b
activities, and a Fourth of July celebration you won’t want to miss.
clSeyon Lodge
Vermont’s largest city, Burlington. Burlington is known by smugglers to transport illegal goods across the Groton 802-584-3829
for its eclectic mix of music, night life and farmers' Canadian border 200 years ago. Today, you meander cmSMUGGLERS’ NOTCH s
Stowe 802-253-4014
markets. Mount Mansfield, the highest Vermont peak, on a very narrow road through rock formations and The Vermont Campground Guide is available in print and online at www. s
cnSTILLWATER
is famous for Stowe and Smugglers’ Notch ski areas. A soaring mountains. This is partly a one lane road and campvermont.com. The Vermont Vacation Guide is also available online or Groton 802-584-3822
little farther north is Jay Peak. All three resorts are open not accessible to some RV’s. There are opportunities by request at www.vermontvacation.com. Both guides can be located at co
UNDERHILL sb
Underhill Center 802-899-3022
year round with summer adventures such as zip lining, to pull over, park and hike the trails. one of the Vermont Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state. It’s cpWOODS ISLAND s
hiking, swimming and more! never too early to start planning your experience. St. Albans Bay 802-524-6353
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Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds
VT VT
3 ALBURG RV RESORT
1 Alburg RV Road, P.O. Box 50
I-89 to Exit 17, 6 miles west on Rte 2. Destination
RV resort offering 160 acres of activities and
6 BURLINGTON’S NORTH BEACH
Campground Stowe area camping on the Lamoille River
Alburg, VT 05440-0050 relaxation. 9-hole golf course, marina with 60 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-796-3733 Fax: 802-796-3373 boat rentals, general store, community center, Phone: 802-862-0942 Enjoy. Relax. Explore.
Open: May 1 - Oct. 1 fitness room, heated pool, hot tub, playground, Open: May 1 - Oct. 8
Email: danielleleduc@comcast.net laundry and hiking trails. Free WiFi, modern Email: akaeding@burlingtonvt.gov Big Rig Friendly Free WiFi
Website: www.alburgresort.net bath facilities and hot showers. Picnic tables, fire Web: www.enjoyburlington.com Camp Store & Mini Golf
Lakeside location with grassy shaded sites. rings. Furnished cottage rentals, rustic sleeping Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake
From junction of Rte. 2 and 78 : go 2 miles cabins. 175 sites, full, partial hookups, pull-thru Champlain on almost 45 acres of woods and
east on Rte 78, then .5 miles south on Blue sites. Big rig friendly. beach lies one of Burlington’s hidden treasures
Rock Road. Woodall inspected and rated. Daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal rates. — North Beach Campground. Urban facilities
Daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal rates. 177 Full with a decidedly rural character, 140 mostly
Hook-up Sites. 20-30-50 amp, A/C allowed ($), 5 BARREWOOD CAMPGROUND shaded sites to either pitch your tent or park
Big Rigs welcome. Clean restrooms with hot 3102 Vermont Rte. 100, Westfield, VT 05874 your camper. With its premier natural sand 802-888-2178
showers ($), laundromat, store, LP gas, ice, Phone: 802-744-6340 beach, picnic grounds and access to the bike mountainviewcamping.com
fire rings. Recreation includes 1,500-feet of Open: May 1 - Oct. 31 path, North Beach Campground offers an
sandy beach, pool, concrete boat ramp, lake Email: barrewood@earthlink.net incomparable experience. Check-in time is at
swimming, boating, canoeing, waterskiing, Web: www.barrewoodcampground.com 2 pm and check out is at Noon. One-night bath, bedding; sleeps 4-6. We also offer 11 laundry facilities, restrooms, boat rentals and Phone: 802-878-5447
windsurfing, fishing, rec. hall, kids’ play place, In the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Rte. non-refundable deposit required. We welcome grassy, lake-view tent sites with picnic tables and cruises. Wildlife abounds with moose and loon Open: May 1 - Oct. 15
softball, volleyball, basketball hoop, horseshoes, 100, 4 miles north of Lowell, 20 minutes to Jay groups to try our NEW organizational site. Stays fire rings. Eight W/E sites fit trailers, pop-ups sightings almost inevitable. Pets on a leash, on Email: manager@lonepinecampsites.com
shuffleboard and “pentangue” courts, bicycling. Peak and Jay Peak Water Park, 10 miles from are limited to 14 consecutive days. or vans up to 22’. 13 W/E/S (rented seasonally). dog walk only. Seasonal campers welcome. Web: www.lonepinecampsites.com
The Leduc family as your host. Canada. 38 sites with water and electric, WES Game room, library, restrooms, free hot Malletts Bay, Colchester; 5 miles north of
available. Hot showers, laundry facilities, rec 7 CAMP SKYLAND ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN showers. Laundry, ice, firewood available. Boat cu LAKEVIEW CAMPING AREA Burlington. Highest rated area campground,
4 APPLE ISLAND RESORT hall, playground, swimming and infant pool, 398 South Street, South Hero, VT 05486 access (boats
Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds
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co MAPLE GROVE CAMPGROUND Westfield, VT 05874 Dinner and many more. Pet friendly with a
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1627 Main Street, Fairfax, VT 05454 Phone: 802-744-8085 or 802-744-6673 dog park. Our family can’t wait to meet your
Phone: 802-849-6439 Open: May 5 - Sept. 30 family. Owners: Doug and Laura Capsey.
Open: May 1 - Oct. 12 Email: jjacraw@gmail.com
Email: maplegrovevt@gmail.com Web: www.millbrookcampground.com ct MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPGROUND
Web: www.maplegrovevt.com A small campground with 30 sites situated in 3154 Rte. 15 East, Morrisville, VT 05661
Quiet campground nestled in a lush maple grove. a very natural setting with a scenic waterfalls Phone: 802-888-2178
100% solar powered! A variety of amenities and gorge. The sites will accommodate all Open: May 1 - Oct. 17
including trailer and lean-to rentals, on-site kinds of campers and are near a stream used Email: info@mountainviewcamping.com
propane refueling station, full hookups, level for wading and swimming along with a brook- Web: www.mountainviewcamping.com
pull-thru, seasonal, shaded, open, and tent sites. fed pond. Free hot showers and WiFi. A large Riverfront campground located near the
Horseshoe pit and games, laundromat, restrooms, play area for all kinds of outdoor games resort town of Stowe in the heart of the Green
hot showers, camp store, WiFi, dumping station including shuffleboard and a rec hall. 10 Mountains. 53 WES, 15 tent sites (6 with
and portable dumping service. Pet friendly. minutes to the famous water park at Jay electric), 2 cabins (sleeps 2-3). Incredible camp
Peak, along with lakes, golfing, hiking, store with library lodge room full of games,
cq MAPLEWOODS CAMPGROUND mountain biking, shopping and restaurants books and DVDs for guests to borrow. 2 pools
260 Maplewoods Drive (Off Rte. 100C) within minutes. Seasonal, monthly and weekly (1 heated), hot tub for adults only, pavilion,
Johnson, VT 05656 rates are the best around. Looking forward to free WiFi, mini golf, shuffleboard courts, trail
Phone: 802-635-9181 meeting you. for river tubing, and tube and kayak rentals.
Open: May - October Great fishing on the Lamoille River and many
Email: maplewoodscampground@gmail.com cs MILL POND CAMPGROUND nearby hiking and biking trails. Wonderful
Web: www.maplewoodscampground.net 75 Mill Pond Road, Franklin, VT 05457 location to view fall foliage. Nearby attractions:
Newly established campground sited on 78 Phone: 802-285-2240 Smugglers’ Notch, Mt. Mansfield, gondola
acres atop a hillside with outstanding views Open: May 1 - Oct. 1 rides, zip line, Ben & Jerry’s and numerous
of Sterling, Elmore and Butternut Mountains, Email: millpondcampground@franklinvt.net dining options and breweries.
located 4 miles north of Johnson Village on Web: www.millpondcampground.com
Rte. 100C and 1 mile south of the Rte. 100
intersection. Enjoy 65 large spacious sites with
47 full service and 18 WE. Camp store, ice
Family campground. Weekly, monthly and
seasonal rates. Camper rentals available.
Dump station, Honey Wagon service.
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cream scoop shop arcade/game room, pool, 2 Playground, pool, volleyball, horseshoes,
bathhouses, laundry, playground, badminton, arcade, shuffleboard, activities, camp store.
volleyball, horseshoes, planned activities, pet Fishing and boating. Lake Carmi boat landing @campvermont
friendly, cell phone friendly, firewood, dump .5 miles away. 30 minutes to Jay Peak Water
station, WiFi on-site. Park. Open and wooded sites. Tenting and RV
sites, free WiFi. Join the fun, theme weekends @campvermont
cr MILLBROOK CAMPGROUND such as Hawaiian Luau Pig Roast, Christmas
1152 Rte. 100, P.O. Box 133 in July, Halloween, Cooking Contest, Easter
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CHEZ Breakfast, Lunch Brighton RV Distress? Brighton Garage
PIDGEON & Ice Cream
Snowmobile
Norton, VT Served All Day
Gifts • Maple Club
Call Wells Express “...where you deal
with the owners”
Specializing in Steak
and Seafood Tastings Snowmobile Capital of Vermont 24-hour roadside & campsite assistance
Vacation Rentals
~Lunch and Dinner~ Come try our famous Maple Creemees! For Trail Conditions: 802-723-4316 Major & minor repairs, all makes & models Island Pond, VT
Thursday is Family Night Fully insured, reasonable rates
Complete Dinner $8.95 6507 Vt. Rte. 114, Canaan, Vt www.brightonsnowmobile.org
800-750-2425 • 802-723-4455
Route 114, Corridor 105A • 802-822-5258 802-266-9624 • www.aprilsmaple.com Facebook: BrightonSnowmobileClub 802-730-4737 www.brightongarage.com
Lakefront Express Mart
PEPIN’S Deli/Bakery
GREEN MOUNTAIN
AUTO SALES & SERVICE Lake Front Inn
and Motel
30 South Street • Island Pond 99 Cross Street
State Liquor Store www.passumpsicbank.com Island Pond, VT 05846
802-723-4415 12 Railroad St. • Island Pond • 802-723-5464 (802)723-4100 24-hour ATM 802-723-6178
Open 7 Days 6am-8pm 49 Mill Street Ext. Island Pond, VT GAS/DIESEL
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Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds
Campgrounds
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VT
dl PLEASANT VALLEY CAMPGROUND rental campers. Full service bathhouse with facilities and hot showers. Camp store, laundry
421 Ticklenaked Pond Road free hot showers, laundry, store, pool, LP rooms, and recreational building. Pet friendly
Ryegate, VT 05042
Phone: 802-584-3884
gas, cable TV, free WiFi, cell phone friendly,
family restaurant. 1 mile to Shelburne
and on-site rental units.
“Your Destination to DaY-travel vermont”
Open: May 15 - Oct. 15 Museum, Lake Champlain, Country Store, ds TREE CORNERS FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Email: vancervmv@hotmail.com shopping center, walking/bike path, golf, 95 Rte. 58W, Irasburg, VT 05845
Web: www.pleasantvalleycampground.com churches. 3 miles to Vermont Teddy Bear, Phone: 802-754-6042
Family owned and operated campground Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Vineyard, Magic Open: Mid-May - Sept. 30
located in Ryegate. 72 acres on the west side Hat Brewery. 5 miles to Burlington, colleges, Email: camp@treecorners.com
of Ticklenaked Pond. Playground, fishing, malls, lake ferry. 4th generation Bissonette Web: www.treecorners.com
swimming, paddleboat, kayak, canoe rentals, family owned and operated. Modern campground. Exit 26 off I-91, left
volleyball, horseshoes, planned activities. onto Rte. 58W, 4.5 miles, right onto Rte. 14N
Pavillion and field rental available for events. 2 dq SUGAR RIDGE RV VILLAGE & 1.4 miles. 131 landscaped wooded/open sites,
miles from softball fields. Hunters and fishermen CAMPGROUND clean facilities, satellite TV, 2 sparkling heated Shelburne Camping
welcome. Children and pet friendly. Owned and 24 Old Stagecoach Road, Danville, VT 05828 pools, water slide, adult hot tub and new
45 minutes
operated by Robert and Moriah Vance. Phone: 802-684-2550 • Fax: 802-684-1006 splash pad. Recreation hall, planned weekend to skiing
Open: May 8 - Oct. 12 activities, camp store, VISA/MC. Saturday
dp SHELBURNE CAMPING AREA Email: sugarridge@kingcon.com fire truck rides, playground, 3 rental cabins
4385 Shelburne Road, Rte. 7 Web: www.sugarridgervpark.com and 3 rental campers, laundry, large showers
Shelburne, VT 05482 Family campground! From 1-91, Exit 21, 4.5 ($), arcade, WiFi at each site ($), horse shoes,
Phone: 802-985-2540 miles on Rte. 2W, .5 miles east of Danville shuffleboard, basketball court, pets on leash
Open: All year Village. 150 spacious and scenic sites on 68 with restrictions, 56 full hookups, 72 W&E,
Email: shelbcamp@aol.com acres of beautiful maple and pine groves. dump station and mobile. Relax and enjoy the
Web: www.shelburnecamping.com 30 and 50 amp sites. WiFi ($). Organized Northeast Kingdom with its beautiful lakes,
Your Vermont destination for day travel. activities, tennis, basketball, 2 pools (1 heated), hiking, fishing and scenic fall foliage. Our
Rte. 7, 1 mile north of Shelburne Village, horseshoes, shuffleboard, 2 playgrounds, family is excited to meet your family!
or I-89 Exit 13 Rte. 7 south 4 miles. 80 sites. volleyball, fishing pond, daily horse drawn
Early-season discounts. All size campers wagon rides, 18 hole mini golf course. Access em WILL-O-WOOD CAMPGROUND
20-50 amp, tenting, kitchenette lodging, to Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Free bath 227 Will-O-Wood Lane
Brownington, VT 05860
Phone: 802-525-3575
“The Best of Vermont on Lake Champlain” Open: May 1 - mid-October
Email: wilowood@sover.net
Vermont’s Finest Destination RV Resort Web: www.will-o-woodcampground.com
Stay for a night, a week, a month or a season. I-91 Exit 26, Rte. 58E 7 miles to Rte. 5A south
.5 miles. Open and wooded sites, .5 miles north
Cottage sales and rentals. of Lake Willoughby. WES, WE and tent sites
• 9-Hole Golf Course available. Clean restrooms with hot showers,
laundry, grocery and camping supplies,
• Community Center
metered LP gas. Swimming pool, playground,
• Fitness Center
rec hall, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard,
• Heated Pool & Hot Tub horseshoes. Sandy swimming beach at Lake
• Marina Willoughby, canoeing and fishing at nearby
• General Store Reservations: 802.372.3800 • Sales: 802.372.3866 lakes and ponds. Four golf courses and hiking
• Big Rig Friendly www.appleislandresort.com trails close by. WiFi available. MC/VISA. Jeff
• Free Streamable Wi-Fi 71 Route 2, South Hero, VT and Dave LaBerge.
sPeCials For all Guests
Book a campsite at a campersAPP enabled park April 1-30: 2nd night 1/2 price April 1-30 and Sept.15-Nov. 30:
Receive real-time alerts and activity reminders during your stay. April 1-May 15: Vermonters 3rd night free Tenting special 2nd night free
Use the app to start pick-up games (softball, basketball, etc.) with other campers. April 1-June 30: Canadian money at par Nov.-March: limited winter camping
Find nearby things to see and do including good eats, trails and attractions.
Order firewood for delivery to your campsite (at parks offering delivery services). 1.5 miles to Shelburne Bay Boat Launch. Only 5 miles from LCI shipyard weigh-in station.
Coming this summer to campgrounds nationwide. In the Northeast, find campersAPP enabled parks in VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, NY, 802-985-2540 • WWW.SHELBURNECAMPING.COM
NJ, PA, DE, and MD. Visit campersapp.com to locate a campersAPP enabled park near you. Logins are issued by the parks. the future of camping
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(603) 542-6767 www.crossvermont.org have one. Also, since you don’t have a species if people move infested or diseased
Lake Champlain Bikeway grate, you’ll need to put a bit more work firewood. You can help! Always buy local or
www.champlainbikeways.org into structuring the fire. Follow along
certified firewood.
Kingdom Trails with the steps below.
www.kingdomtrails.org
Ascutney Basin Trails Make sure you’re away from trees, the easier it burns, the better. but a teepee is easier to make into a large
www.ascutneytrails.com bushes, or anything that burns. You bonfire.
don’t want to be starting any forest fires. Stack your kindling on top of the tinder
Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center
Also, if you’re at a campsite, double- in a “teepee” structure. Make sure to Light your fire. Grab your matches and
www.graftonponds.com check that fires are permitted in the area. leave an opening on the side you’re going light the tinder. It helps to light it in a
Vermont Mountain Bike Association to light. In general, you’ll want more few different places to get it burning
www.vmba.org Build a small fire pit. To protect the wood on the downwind side so you can faster. Note that you may need to add
wood from falling apart into the area shield people on that side of the fire. more tinder if the kindling takes a while
HORSEBACK RIDING where you’re sitting, dig a small hole to catch fire. As the fire burns, you can
Green Mountain Horse Association and surround it with rocks. If your At this point, you have a fire-ready gradually make it larger by adding larger
www.gmhainc.org campsite already has a fire pit (or you’ve structure. You can build this as big as and larger sticks.
Vermont Association of Snow built a backyard one yourself), you can you want (be careful!), and the structure
Travelers obviously skip this step. doesn’t matter as much. Some people That’s it! You should have a roaring
www.vtvast.org like to build large teepees with their campfire in no time, and if you’ve
Put some tinder in the center of your bigger logs, while others like to build remembered to save a few of those sticks,
fire pit. Remember, tinder are the
CANOE & KAYAK small sticks, twigs and leaves you’re
a square structure around their small
teepee. Generally, the square “log cabin”
you can get your ’mallow roasting on.
Be sure to put out your fire completely
Northern Forest Canoe Trail going to use to get your fire burning, so structure is better for letting out heat, when you’re done.
Vermont’s Outdoor Adventure Center www.northernforestcanoetrail.org
www.umiak.com
Vermont Stand Up Paddleboarding
www.vermontsup.com
Paddle Surf Champlain
www.paddlesurfchamplain.com
Vermont White Water Rivers
www.riverfacts.com/states/vt.html
GENERAL learn more at
Vermont Fish and Wildlife
www.vtfishandwildlife.com
TOURS • RETAIL • RENTALS • SERVICE • EXPERIENCE! Vermont Outdoor Guide Association
STOWE Find your next adventure at Umiak. BURLINGTON www.voga.org
849 S. Main St. Stop by and book a tour on the Winooski or 1203 Williston Rd. Vermont State Parks
Stowe, VT Lamoille River, learn about dog carting, join a S. Burlington, VT www.vtstateparks.com
(802) 253-2317 Stowe tasting tour, SUP yoga, lake rentals and more. (802) 651-8760
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ScenicSpots
A view of Lake Dunmore from Mount Moosalamoo in Salisbury.
Photo / Angelo Lynn
By Elizabeth Meuse
Many travel far and near to get a glimps
of all the beauty that Vermont has to
in Vermont
offer. From mountain ranges to pristine
lakes, from rolling green pastures to Fall
colored hills, everyone seeks “the best”
scenic spots in Vermont.
Here are just a few of Vermont’s top
spots for hiking with panormaic beauty
aplenty.
Mount Ascutney: 182 Back Mountain
Road, Windsor Vermont, Ascutney State
Park. Mount Ascutney State Park has
Four major trails totaling approximately
12 miles in length. Trails are heavily
used and fairly easy to navgate. There
is something for everyone, despite
your hiking ability. You can start at
the base of the mountain and climb to
the summit, or take the access road up
where you can view the surrounding Button Bay State park, ferrisburgh
Photo / Susan LEggett
beauty below!
Deer Leap Trail: 139 US-4, Killington.
Dear Leap Overlook Trail is an out and
back trail, estimated 1.9 for moderately
experienced hikers with options to climb
to the top for those who are looking for
something more challenging. This short
trail never disappoints. The summit Snake Mountain, Addison
rewards hikers with spectacular views
of Killington. Elizabeth Meuse, Vermont Campground Association
Smugglers Notch: 6443 Mountain inhabited by beaver, many species of has a network of gentle to moderate
Road, Stowe. Smugglers Notch State birds, and frogs. trails spanning 15 miles. Trails pass
Park is the trailhead for many hiking through meadows, forests, orchards,
trails that stretch into Mount Mansfield Snake Mountain Trail: 2601 Mountain and beaver ponds, as well as view of the
State Forest. One of the most noted Road, Addison: Snake Mountain is a Jay Mountains. There are 5 well noted
trails includes Sterling Pond Trail, 4.9 mile loop. Completing this rough hikes to take at Hazen’s Notch and it is
which is open to fishing and swimming. terrain trail is well worth the accent. Fall recommended to stop at the Welcome
Smugglers Notch offers trails from easy views of Vermont farmland from the old Center for further information specific
to experienced. Folks from all over the hotel platform make for breathtaking to each hike
country travel to Smugglers Notch eager memories to last a life time.
to hike, bolder climb, and mountain Elizabeth Meuse runs Tree Farm
climb. The park also offers a short board Hazen’s Notch: Route 58, Westfield. Campground in Springfield, and is the
walk at the base that winds through a Hazen’s Notch is a mountain pass in Treasurer of the Vermont Campground
picturesque marsh woodland getaway the northern Green Mountains and Association.
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Published by the Vermont Department of Tourism & MarketingPrivate Campgrounds Amenities Chart
For a list of Vermont State Park Campground amenities please visit www.vtstateparks.com
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1 A8 10 Acres Campground Addison 771-8757 22 p • C • • N • • • • N • D • • • • 2 • 75 25 2 8 8 84 40 100 May - Mid Sept
2 E8 Abel Mountain Campground Braintree 728-5548 22 23 p • • • • • • • • • • • • P,R • • • 2 • 55 76 16 14 117 • 45 131 Mid May - Mid Oct
3 B1 Alburg RV Resort Alburg 796-3733 • • • • • • • • • N C • • • • 170 15 4 190 • any 194 May 1 - Oct 1
4 B3 Apple Island Resort South Hero 372-3800 6 12 p • • • • • • • • • • • P • • • 9 • 145 95 14 80 • 45 240 May - Mid Oct
5 F2 Barrewood Campground Westfield 744-6340 6 • • • C • • • • C C P,R • • • • • 31 39 6 55 39 May - Nov
6 B4 Burlington’s North Beach CG Burlington 862-0942 6 p • C C • C • • • • • • L • • • • 140 67 40 29 • 40 187 May - Mid Oct
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7 B3 Camp Skyland on Lake Champlain South Hero 372-4200 6 7 p N • • • C • L • • 12 16 16 11 5 24 32 June - Mid Sept
8 C15 Camping on the Battenkill Arlington 375-6663 30 30 p • • • • • • D • • N • • R • • • 1 • 32 67 11 9 43 11 • 40 111 May - Mid Oct
9 F12 Caton Place Campground Cavendish 226-7767 22 • • • C • C • • • C C C P C • • 3 4 • 58 30 40 38 • 40 84 May - Mid Oct
bu H1 Char-Bo Campground Derby 766-8807 6 p • • • • • • • • D C P C • • • • • 4 9 93 • any 106 May - Sept
bl C9 Country Village Campground Leicester 247-3333 22 p • N N • • • • N • • N N N P N • • • 15 36 2 5 36 0 45 41 Mid May - Mid Oct
bm H7 Countryside Campground Ryegate 357-1020 22 • • • N • • • • N N P N • • 2 • 12 15 5 7 11 any 25 May - Oct
bn F9 Four Springs Farm Royalton 763-7296 22 p • • N N N N • • 2 • 6 6 8 Late April - Nov
bo F13 Getaway Mountain Campground Ascutney 674-2812 22 p • • • • • • • • • • N N N P N • • • • 74 26 10 6 6 87 • any 100 May - Nov
bp C7 Green Mountain Family Campground Bristol 453-3123 23 • • • • • • • • • P • • • 3 1 • 45 45 5 11 11 15 • 35 47 All Year w/ limits
bq C16 Greenwood Lodge & Campsites Bennington 442-2547 30 p • C • C • • • D • C • • pd • • • 4 • 40 8 20 20 • any 40 Mid May - Late Oct
br E13 Horseshoe Acres Campground Andover 875-2960 23 • • • • • • • • • • • • N N P • • • • 12 • 100 75 25 150 10 40 175 May - Nov
bs C9 Lake Dunmore Kampersville Salisbury 352-4501 23 C3 p • • • • • • • • • • • • • • L,P • • • 3 • 100 110 3 11 79 130 50 220 All Year
bt J2 Lakeside Camping Island Pond 723-6649 7 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • L • • • 1 • 100 100 20 190 • 45 200 Mid May - Mid Sept
cu F3 Lakeview Camping Area Eden Mills 635-2255 7 p • • • • • • • • • • • • L • • 2 • 55 20 7 75 38 38 Mid May - Mid Oct
cl F7 Lazy Lions Campground Graniteville 479-2823 23 p • N • • • • • • • • • N N P N N N • N 2 2 2 • 8 37 5 24 2 19 45 45 May - Mid Oct
Private Campgrounds Amenities Chart
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cn B4 Lone Pine Campsites Colchester 878-5447 7 C4 p • C C • • • • • • • • • C C P C • • • 2 • 130 135 10 65 200 • 40 265 May - Mid Oct
co C3 Maple Grove Campground Fairfax 849-6439 7 • Y • • • • • • • • • C C C D C • • 1 2 • 13 13 3 1 13 12 • 40 26 May - Mid Oct
cp D7 Maple Hill Campsites Bristol 453-3687 24 • D C C N C N • C • D.L C,R C C,R • • • 2 12 10 2 20 14 Mid May - Mid Oct
cq F3 Maplewoods Campground Johnson 635-9181 7 p • • • • • • • • • • C N P • • • • • • • • 18 47 • 65 May - Oct
cr F2 Millbrook Campground Westfield 744-6673 7 • C • C • • • N • • • D D R • • 10 20 5 24 40 30 May - Oct
cs D1 Mill Pond Campground Franklin 285-2240 8 p • C • • • • • • D • • • C C P C • • • 3 • 40 27 2 4 66 any 70 May - Oct
ct F4 Mountain View Campground Morrisville 888-2178 8 8 p • • • • • • • • • N N • P,R • • • 2 • 18 50 9 0 53 • any 68 May - Mid Oct
du B17 Pine Hollow Campground Pownal 823-5569 30 • N • C • • • C • • N • • • • 10 50 7 2 38 20 • any 60 Mid May - Mid Oct
dl H6 Pleasant Valley Campground Ryegate 584-3884 10 • • • • • C • pd • • • 1 1 38 16 12 30 12 40 54 May 15 - Oct 15
dm G11 Quechee Pine Valley CG KOA White River Jct. 296-6711 24 p • • • • • • • • • • N • N P N • • 16 • 90 18 1 41 49 • any 90 May - Mid Oct
dn H9 Rest N’ Nest Campground East Thetford 785-2997 24 • D • • • • • • C • • • C C P,pd N • • 1 • 35 55 6 12 19 59 • any 90 Late April - Mid Oct
do G12 Running Bear Campground Ascutney 674-6417 25 p • • • • • • • C • • • C C C P C • • • • 36 61 3 10 45 42 • any 97 All Year w/ Limits
dp B5 Shelburne Camping Area Shelburne 985-2540 10 11 • C • • • • C • • • • • C C C P C • • 3 6 • • 20 60 9 20 24 36 • any 80 All Year
dq H5 Sugar Ridge RV Village Danville 684-2550 p • • • • • • • • • • • • N N P • • • 6 58 92 5 0 21 65 • any 150 Early May - Late Oct
dr H7 Thompson Hill Campground East Corinth 439-9090 25 p • D • • • • C • D • • • N P,pd • • • • 1 • • 25 65 1 20 41 24 • 40 85 May - Colum. Day
ds G2 Tree Corners Family Campground Irasburg 754-6042 12 6 p • D • • • • • • N • • • • D D P N • • 3 3 • 45 83 8 0 72 56 • 44 131 Mid May - Oct
dt F13 Tree Farm Campground Springfield 885-2889 25 25 • D • • • • • • C • • • N N C C • • • • 38 47 20 5 42 80 • 42 85 Mid May - Mid Oct
eu C9 Waterhouses Campground & Marina Salisbury 352-4433 25 p • • • • • • C • • • • L • • • 3 1 • 30 49 3 79 10 45 71 May - Oct
el E15 West River Camperama Townshend 365-4315 30 p • • • • • • • • • • • • N • • R,P • • • 155 15 2 94 76 45 170 Mid May - Mid Oct
eu H2 Will-O-Wood Campground Brownington 525-3575 12 • • • • • • • • • • C C P C • 50 67 10 33 24 60 45 117 May - Mid Oct
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Lakeside camping, island pond State Park Campgrounds
Plan your
Central Vermont
and Day Use Areas
in Central Vermont
With Lake Champlain to the west, the Con-
necticut River to the east, and the Green
Camping Adventure Today
Mountains in between, this area’s recre-
ational pleasures are boundless. Float
down the river to your campsite at Wilgus
State Park or paddle Lake Champlain or any
number of smaller lakes. Hike the Green
Mountain National Forest, the Long Trail
and the famous Appalachian Trail – or check
out mountain biking trails via lift service or
single track. See the map on pages 16-17 for
state park locations.
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Randolph 802-276-3175
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Windsor 802-674-2060
state historic sites can be located at www.historicsites.vermont.gov or csBOMOSEEN sb
Fair Haven 802-265-4242
see the list on page 3 of this guide. ctBRANBURY sb
Salisbury 802-247-5925
Get your feet tapping! Music rings through the hills most days of the dkBUTTON BAY sb
Vergennes 802-475-2377
connecticut river byway week from local open mic nights, to music in the field events, to formal dlCAMP PLYMOUTH sb
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opera house performances. The central part of Vermont hosts the century Ludlow 802-228-2025
stephan goodue, state of vermont/tourism
old Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. The Vergennes Opera House boasts dmCOOLIDGE s
Plymouth 802-672-3612
entral Vermont covers a large area The Connecticut River is great for boating and fishing that President Taft attended a performance and also Tiny Tim. The Barre dnDAR sb
from Rte. 4 to the greater Montpelier and can be accessed by the many boat launches Opera House had visits from Helen Keller and an old cowboy favorite Tom Addison 802-759-2354
area. Montpelier is the smallest state along the way. A complete list can be found at Mix, who came with his horse! Many campgrounds offer one-of-a-kind doGIFFORD WOODS sb
Killington 802-775-5354
capital in the U.S. and the only one www.visit-vermont.com/state/boat-ramps/. If you’re performances with local musicians to entertain you during your camping dpHALF MOON POND s
without a McDonalds restaurant! There are many up for guided overnight camping, and on the eastern stay. Bring your guitar and you never know what kind of opportunity will Hubbardton 802-273-2848
food options for dining including the New England shores, be sure to visit the Great River Outfitters present itself. Lots of the smaller, intimate events offer sessions where dqKINGSLAND BAY b
Ferrisburgh 802-877-3445
Culinary Institute run by students attending the in Windsor. Great River Outfitters is an outdoor you can play with the musicians after a concert around a roaring fire. drLAKE ST. CATHERINE sb
culinary school. Montpelier is rich in history from the adventure company that operates in all four seasons Poultney 802-287-9158
Vermont History Museum to a visit to the Morse Farm with trips including outdoor activities for all ages dsLITTLE RIVER s
Waterbury 802-244-7103
Maple Sugarworks. Meet a 5th generation family and and skill levels, from canoeing, kayaking, rafting, Abel Mountain Campground Hosts 2020 Vermont State BBQ Championship
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learn about their maple sugaring operation and taste river tubing, teepee camping, to dog sledding and The 6th Annual Green Mountain BBQ Championship will take place Saturday and Charlotte 802-425-2390
authentic maple syrup. snowshoeing in the winter months. Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 2020, at Abel Mountain Campground in Randolph. The contest ekQUECHEE sb
serves as a showdown between 40 BBQ teams from throughout the Northeast U.S. and White River Junction 802-295-2990
Canada — all vying for the title of Vermont State BBQ Champion. Campers are invited elSILVER LAKE sb
The northern tip of the Green Mountain National Forest You’ll find four scenic byways that stretch throughout to join the main Sunday contest or participate in the Surf & Turf Challenge on Saturday. Bethel 802-234-9451
is located in this region and extends down through this region. They’re the Stone Valley Byway, Scenic emWATERBURY CENTER b
Located just minutes off I-89, Abel Mountain Campground is nestled along the White Waterbury Center 802-244-1226
southwestern Vermont. The Appalachian and Long Route 100 Byway, Connecticut River Byway and the River and has 270 acres of trails. Mid-September dates are right at the start of leaf- enWILGUS sb
Trails are both located within the forest offering the Crossroad of Vermont Byway. Along these byways peeping season in Vermont, so visitors will have a gorgeous location surrounding Ascutney 802-674-5422
them.
most prominent vistas in the state. Lots of trails mingle you’ll find anything from quaint country stores to
throughout the area and trail heads are easy to locate historic sites including the President Calvin Coolidge BBQ enthusiasts interested in getting a firsthand view of how teams prepare their
for shorter distance hikes. The Green Mountain Club Homestead, Vermont’s Marble History Museum, brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork and chicken, are welcome to camp over the weekend
and should contact the campground directly for reservations at 802-728-5548. Day
offers a wealth of hiking options and can be accessed at Hubbardton Battlefield, and the Lake Champlain visitors are also welcome, $5 day visitor’s fee when they arrive. Stay tuned through our
Facebook page for more details on the event. Kingsland Bay
www.greenmountainclub.org for additional information. Maritime Museum, to name a few. A full listing of Karen Pike, state of vermont/tourism
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