Vermont is in the northeastern region of United States that falls under the New England. It has the second lowest population and has the sixth smallest area out of all the states in the U.S. It has Massachusetts to the south, the Canadian province of Quebec to the north, New Hampshire to the east and New York along with Lake Champlain are to the West. The Green Mountains run from north to south of the state and its capital is Montpelier. Vermont is the safest state in the U.S and the leading producer of maple syrup. The place has beautiful natural landscapes which makes it home to countless tourist destinations.
- Smuggler’s Notch State Park Campground
This campground has a diverse landscape which includes forests, caves, alpine lakes, waterfalls, caves, rivers, rock outcrops, etc. Smuggler’s Notch gets its name due to its reputation for being the road which was used to smuggle goods in from Canada. The road goes through the Green Mountains that have 1000 foot cliffs bordering them. The park has a scenic beauty which magnifies during autumn due to the variety of colors that visitors get to see. The challenging footpaths and winding alpine roads seem to offer the best of Rural New England. The campground has many historical sites and the campsites are secluded and spread out with availability of all the basic amenities.
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
Phone: +1 802-253-4014
- Silver Lake State Park Campground
Silver Lake State Park houses the famous Appalachian trail which makes it ideal for hiking and other outdoor activities. The place is also a treat for anglers as there are plenty of fish in the lake. It has an amazing water view and a maple farm just down the road. Visitors also enjoy swimming and sun bathing on the beach. Situated at the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest, it offers a small and primitive camping location. It also has a traditional country atmosphere which is refreshing for the campers. The diverse formations of this place allow many exciting activities that the entire family can enjoy together.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · OHV · Swimming · Whitewater paddling |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
9679 W. State Park Road, Mears, MI 49436, USA
Phone: +1 231-873-3083
- Grout Pond Recreational Area (Green Mountain National Forest)
Grout Pond Recreational Area is an all year round recreational area. There are wilderness activities for every season, which makes stay at this campground exciting. During the summer families, campers and fishermen frequent the location and winter marks the arrival of the slope shredders. It is a convenient location as visitors can reach the place within half a day’s drive from anywhere in the state. The mountains look picturesque during autumn when they are abounding with colors. It offers terrestrial and aquatic activities. The campsites do not have electricity, thus adding to the primitive experience of the area.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV hookup · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
231 N Main St, Rutland, VT 05701, USA
Phone: +1 802-747-6700
- Button Bay State Park Campground
The Button Bay State Park is located along Lake Champlain, this feature adds to its beauty and appeal. It is one of the best campgrounds in Vermont to visit on a sunny day. The park gets its name from the clay deposits that form button-like concretions along the shoreline. The view of this location has been able to draw attention from famous personalities like Ben Franklin and Benedict Arnold, who have visited the place in the past. The management of this site offers canoe and kayak rentals for water activities and tents for accommodation purposes. People can also book a pavilion which has the capacity to accommodate around 300 people.
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· Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Wind sports · Swimming |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly |
Location Details:
5 Button Bay State Park, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Phone: +1 802-475-2377
- Woodford State Park Campground
Surrounding Adam’s Reservoir is a mountain plateau, on which the Woodford State Park campground sits. At an elevation of 2353 feet, the area has a dense forest which contains fir, spruce and birch trees. The Molly Stark Byway is just a drive away and allows visitors to get a glimpse of the entire scenic beauty of the park. They offer tent/trailer sites as well as cabins across the 80 sites present in this location. Other attractions include availability of boat rentals and the George D. Aiken Wilderness Area.
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· Paddling · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
142 State Park Rd, Woodford, VT 05201, USA
Phone: +1 802-447-7169
- Allis State Park Campground
Allis State Park is on top of the Bear Hill and gets its name from Mr. Wallace Allis who opened his lands to the public so that they could enjoy the view from there. Even today the park is free for visitors. It is at a vantage point that allows visitors to see the peaks of Killington, Pico and Mt Ascutney to the south, Camel’s Hump and Mt. Mansfield peaks to the north and the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the east. Tourist attractions include tour of the Sugar house and farmers’ market as well as the State Museum of Vermont. Also, the Allis natural trail that surrounds the property offers a good opportunity for hikers.
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
284 Allis State Park Rd, Randolph, VT 05060, USA
Phone: +1 802-276-3175
- Branbury State Park Campground
At the base of Mt. Moosalamoo lies the Branbury State Park. Cooling off at the Lake Dunmore on a sweltering summer day is a tempting option that attracts many tourists. Lush forests surround the area and it offers attractions like mountain biking, hiking trains, waterfalls and scenic vistas. It also has a nature centre and a natural beach that backpacker can visit during their stay. This public campground has a total of 37 sites throughout which tent accommodation is available.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Swimming · Whitewater paddling |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
3570 Lake Dunmore Rd, Brandon, VT 05733, USA
Phone: +1 802-247-5925
- Brighton State Park Campground
The area boasts of fast-running streams, tree covered mountains, pristine lakes and rugged land around Island pond in northern Vermont. The area comprises of the Grand Trunk Railroad which was the first international railroad junction of the state and had trains that ran between Canada, Montreal, Maine and Portland. The remote wilderness of this area is perfect for adventurous tours and expeditions. October is the best time to visit the place as the fall brings new colors to the place. The ground also has a museum and an amphitheatre to ensure that no visitor complains of boredom during their stay.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires area allowed |
Location Details:
102 State Park Rd, Island Pond, VT 05846, USA
Phone: +1 802-723-4360
- Burton Island State Park Campground
This semi-remote island is only accessible by boats or ferries, making it an ideal get away from the loud and noisy city life. Burton Island State Park is ten minutes away from the Kamp Kill Kare State Park. Burton Island Campground is to the southwestern tip of the St. Alban’s Point in the ‘Inland Sea’ of Lake Champlain. The spectacular sunset and waterside hikes are special attractions of the island. The marina built in the location facilitates full hook ups for boats. The area offers tent camping, boat-moorings and lean-tos as choices of accommodation and visitors can also bring along their dogs and other pets.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · Availability of potable water · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
2714 Hathaway Point Rd, St Albans City, VT 05481, USA
Phone: +1 802-524-6353
- Camp Plymouth State Park Campground
Camp Plymouth is rich in history which is interesting enough to set visitors flocking to this location. Initially, the place was a farm along the Buffalo Brook. However, when the owner of the farm found gold in the area, the book was renamed as Gold Brook. In 1927, the Boy Scouts of America built an outpost in there after which the place came to be known as Camp Plymouth. It offers an array of outdoor activities and facilities like boat rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball nets, etc.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Horseback riding · Paddling · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · Volleyball nets · Horseshoe pits · Boat rentals |
Location Details:
2008 Scout Camp Rd, Ludlow, VT 05149, USA
Phone: +1 802-228-2025
- Coolidge State Park
Coolidge State Park was built in the 1930s and it seems to remain unchanged to this date. The place gives tourists a rustic and authentic vibe. It gives a great view of the Black River valley and the Green Mountains. It is located over 21500 acre of the Calvin Coolidge State Forest, which is the largest land holding that the state holds in central Vermont. Trout bearing streams and a variety of wildlife including the black bear are reason enough for backpackers to stop by this site. They also offer campsites to visitors on the hillside for accommodation.
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Location Details:
855 Coolidge State Park Rd, Plymouth, VT 05056, USA
Phone: +1 802-672-3612
- A.R State Park Campground
Spread over 95 acres of land, the D.A.R State Park has grassy knolls for picnicking and the clear waters of the Lake Champlain attract backpackers from all areas. It has a large open stone pavilion which is ideal for star gazing at night or bird watching during the day. It has both open as well as wooded areas for overnight campers. Along with the hustle of outdoor recreational activities, the place also offers the wilderness area and historical sites like the John Strong Mansion Museum, which is very close to the camping location. The site structure is friendly and is equipped with all kinds of amenities.
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· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Climbing · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Fires are allowed · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
6750 Vermont Rte 17 W, Addison, VT 05491, USA
Phone: +1 802-759-2354
- Elmore State Park Campground
Elmore State Park is known as the beauty spot of Vermont because of its breath taking views and location. It can be seen from the peak of the 2608 feet Elmore Mountains. The park measures a total of 700 acres out of which 219 acres is filled by the lake. In addition to this the park has an open air picnic pavilion that has the capacity to accommodate about 100 people. It also has a beach house and allows and tent camping. On the shores of the Lake Elmore this campground defines a classy and amenity-equipped location, especially for visits during the summer.
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· Hiking · Swimming · Picnicking |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires are allowed |
Location Details:
856 VT-12, Elmore, VT 05661, USA
Phone: +1 802-888-2982
- Emerald Lake State Park Campground
The campground is very close to route 7 and located between Rutland and Manchester. The 20 acre lake has a greenish color, thus resulting in the name of the location. The lake has a limitation of non motorized watercraft, which makes it safer for paddling, swimming and other activities. They have a wooden campground, nature center, a playground and picnic tables to make the backpackers’ experience a memorable and enjoyable one.
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| · Boating
· Fishing · Hiking · Paddling · Swimming · Whitewater paddling |
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· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Fires are allowed · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water |
Location Details:
65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT 05253, USA
Phone: +1 802-362-1655
- Fort Dummer State Park Campground
Fort Dummer State Park is at the foot hills of the Green Mountains, in the Connecticut River Valley. Just outside Brattleboro, the park is spread over 217 acres of forest land. The area abounds in arbory buffs that are native to the Vermont forests. Trees like red and white chestnut oaks, maple, yellow birch and others that are usually found in Southern Vermont are also spotted here. Gray squirrels, turkey and deer make up for the wildlife in this location. Both tents and trailer campsites are available here. The Sunrise, Sunset and Brook trails provide ample recreational provisions for hikers.
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| · Biking
· Boating · Fishing · Hiking · Snow sports · Swimming · Wildlife watching |
· Toilets
· Showers · Picnic table · RV sanitation · Pet-friendly · Availability of potable water · Fires area allowed |
Location Details:
517 Old Guilford Road; Brattleboro, Vermont
Phone: 802-254-2610
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