The best camping in Sentinel Rock State Park, VT

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The best camping in Sentinel Rock State Park, VT

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Nordic Roots Farm

4. Nordic Roots Farm

98%
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2.5mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Island Pond, VT
This beautiful, historic property was one of the first to be settled in the early 1800s. The credited first settler in Charleston, Vermont; Abner Allyn and his family owned this farm for 100 years! Our family began restoring the farmhouse as well as beginning a small regenerative farming operation in 2022. Currently we have a small flock of broilers and layers, turkeys, ducks and guineas. Our birds are fed an organic feed local to Vermont and are pasture raised. Freya an Luna are the Great Pyrenees' about the farm. They protect the flocks from predators. They are working dogs and have access to the entire property. For this-and other reasons, we discourage bringing pets to the farm. A sweet brook meanders through the property which all sites have access to as well as stunning views of bald mountain. Lovely farm views throughout the seasons. Multiple trails for exploring can be found on and off farm. Trail heads to multiple mountains are within a few minutes of campsites. Lake Willoughby is a short 4 miles away, 7 miles to Island Pond, as well as endless hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and more.
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$15
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Woods and Water Willoughby Campsite

6. Woods and Water Willoughby Campsite

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5.3mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Brownington, VT
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. This memorable destination, just minutes from the stunningly gorgeous Lake Willoughby, comes with 30 acres of land to explore. On the land you will have access to nearly a mile of Willoughby River Frontage, a large stone labyrinth and beautiful fields of wildflowers. Come experience the true nature of Vermont through a connection with nature. Multiple camp sites are available for tent or RV camping. Electricity is available at most sites. There are many sites to choose from. Most likely you will be out of sight of other guests who may also be camping. There is a shared bathhouse for guest use, which will be cleaned daily throughout your stay. There is also tables and chairs provided, as well as a fire ring and a starter pile of firewood. Please note that there is not potable water available. Guests will need to bring their own tent and sleeping arrangements. All Pets must be kept on a leash during a guests stay.
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$65
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Green Mountain View’s

9. Green Mountain View’s

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7.2mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 1 site · Tent · Barton, VT
Please look up the Wiki about Barton Vermont . Fascinating history and information about the area . This property will be turned into a homestead for my now 13 year old daughter who has become too Americanized and on her phone all day 😉. She is going to learn how to grow her own food and become fully self sustainable . In the meantime I would like Hipcampers to enjoy the property and the views . Learn more about this land: Great mountain and lake views on secluded 48 acres ! The property is close to Crystal Lake , Lake Willoughby. You can see Canadian mountains from the top camping site . I Recommend parking in lower lot and hiking to the top to camp. The road is a off road/logging road to the top. Hipcamp and myself does not cover any damage to your vehicle . Read reviews before booking. It is a hike to the top that takes about 10-15 minute. Wear proper footwear . Must be a camper, outdoorsy or in decent shape to book this campsite . Again , please read reviews before booking . Thank you
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$39
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Little Sister's Campsite

10. Little Sister's Campsite

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(15)
8.2mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Newport, VT
As private as private gets but only 6 miles to Newport Vt. There is a creek and a one acre pond (20 feet deep). It is all mixed hard and softwoods. It has some magnificent old growth trees 100 foot tall. There is a good rd that my friend has used with his Lincoln. Most any vehicle (car or Pickup)can get to the site. It gets a little tricky if you are pulling a trailer. A small one is OK but a large one - not so much....... The rd goes 1/2 mile to the rear of the land. Moose, deer and other critters visit too. We live 1/2 mile away from where you enter the woodlot. Our house is on Brownington Pond (200+ acres) & campers can use this site for swimming, boating & fishing. For more info call 863220 5881 Excellent drinking water is available from the hose at our house. Fires are allowed and we supply the firewood at no extra charge.
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$30
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Follow the Green Mountain Garden Bed signs to your campsite!

13. Green Mountain Garden Bed

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11mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Burke, VT
COMPOST TOILET and rain water catchment system AVAILABLE FOR USE! 🌳🌻🚵‍♂️🛶🏕️The field is nestled in an apple orchard among the forest. There is a small brook at the edge of the field and runs through the 39 acres.  We are minutes away from mountain biking at the Kingdom Trails, Restaurants and bars, Lake Willoughby, Fire Fly farm stand, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snow showing and vast trails. ✨👁️🌀💪🏼🌳Our vision is to create a Food Forest campground. Every penny goes toward stewarding the land! With the profits we buy more perennial food and herb plants, improve facilities and help build infrastructure. ♻️🚽🧻♻️Please note: We now have a composting toilet! Please put 2 scoops of sawdust in the bucket after you go. 🌳🦫🦆💧 Also check out the beaver duck pondbehind campsite 2! My father and the beavers have been hard at work creating waterfowl and local habitat. My father put in two wood duck nesting boxes that both have occupants :) Bill has planted smartweed, millet, buckwheat, wild rice and dwarf corn for our non human friends. Feel free to explore down there just bring some muck boots! 🍓🫐🌳⚠️Forage at your own risk and please practice sustainable foraging practices. IF you have any questions regarding sustainable foraging, we would be happy to inform you.  :) 🌱🪴🌿🌳Last fall and this spring: with last years earning we planted 3 cherry trees, 7 plum trees, 3 peach trees, 4 pears, 2 apple trees, 6 hazelberts, 4 elderberry bushes, 2 naniking cherrys, 4 gooseberries, 6 blueberry plants, 3 rose bushes, Adonis berries, 12 read berry bushes, 6 rhubarb plants, 3 high bush cranberries, 2 black walnut trees, 3 mulberry trees, 3 chestnut trees, 3 red oak trees, 4 hard kiwi vines and 3 grape vines. We look forward to grow our food forest every spring and fall season with your contributions :)! Feel free to text the number provided with any questions or requests. Enjoy your stay at The Garden Bed!
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Off Piste Farm

14. Off Piste Farm

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13mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · West Burke, VT
We operate a small working farm on our 50 acre property. Approximately 7 acres is cleared fields where we grow hemp, pigs and chickens. We are at the end of a dirt road with private access and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. If you decide to stay with us we can guarantee you your own private tent site to get away from it all, or a beautiful spot to park your van, car or small camper, all while still being only 10 minutes to the amenities of town, 15 minutes to world famous mountain biking at Kingdom Trails, or 20 minutes to breathtaking Lake Willoughby. Learn more about this land: We have two private tent platforms located in a mature mixed hardwood forest on our 50 acre property, as well as one van/small camper/car camping site located on the edge of our field. Each tent platform site includes an elevated and level 10'x12' cedar tent platform, a picnic table, and more privacy than the car camping site. Parking is less than a 1 minute walk from the platforms down a well maintained woods road and gorilla carts are available to help haul your gear. Many guests who wish to stay right next to their cars choose to car camp on the edge of the field in the car camping site, either pitching a tent or spending the night in their small camper. The views from this site are breathtaking, but it has less privacy as it is located next to the communal firepit, and amidst our working farm so we will occasionally be around doing chores, (the chickens and pigs are early risers). The communal fire pit has a great view and a few chairs are provided. Seasoned firewood is available for purchase, and we ask that you please do not harvest or burn your own wood off the property. Potable drinking water and a portable toilet are also available onsite for our guests. Well behaved pets are welcome, but must remain on a leash to ensure they do not disturb our plants or farm animals. We are at the dead end of a gravel road and can guarantee complete privacy and seclusion if you are looking to get away from it all, yet still be located conveniently within 10 minutes of Lyndonville, 15 minutes to Kingdom Trails and East Burke, 20 minutes to Lake Willoughby, and at the doorstep to the beautiful wilderness of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom!
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$24
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Green Mountain Glamping

15. Green Mountain Glamping

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13mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · West Burke, VT
Experience all that the northeast kingdom of Vermont has to offer while staying at Green Mountain Glamping. Ride the Kingdom Trails right from the property! Nestled among the trees, our bell tent sites feature comfortable beds, pillows, linens, towels, a picnic table, smokeless fire pit, large ADA portapotty and more! We also have two sites for those that want to bring their own tent, camper or RV. New for 2025 is an outdoor shower! These are private sites on our property. You'll drive past our home, garage, and garden to get to each site and you'll be able to see our buildings from the sites. We have a very large English Mastiff and some hens. Both are contained in our fenced in yard. Eggs can be purchased upon request. We also have a some dirt jumps if you need to get warmed up before your ride, and a simple bike wash station ready to go when you get back. Lots of wildlife inhabit our area of Vermont. During your stay you're likely to see whitetail deer, squirrels and chippies, rabbits, and hawks. There's a chance you may see a fox, black bear, moose or even a bobcat! We ask that food is secured in your vehicle and not brought into the bell tents, for your own safety. We do have a basket of safety equipment in each tent. The basket contains bug spray, bear horn, simple first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a flash light.
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$45
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Wendy’s Woods on the Kingdom Trails

16. Wendy’s Woods on the Kingdom Trails

93%
(22)
14mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 5 sites · Tents · East Burke, VT
As an avid mountain biker, nature lover and adventurist I decided to purchase this piece of property near the network of trails as East Burke continues to grow. I always loved camping and want to share that with others. It’ll take me some time to build in campsite amenities but would love to have others be part of that journey. Come pitch a tent and stay for awhile. Learn more about this land: Enjoy over six acres of forest on a private dead end road. There are views of Burke Ski Resort and amazing sunsets. From the property you can bike to the Kingdom Trails of East Haven via Flower Brook Rd. You can also meander through the property and follow it to Flower Brook or take a short drive towards Victory for swimming holes, fishing, or Radar MTN. There is no potable water but I leave a 5 gallon jug of drinking water that can be refilled at the town playground.
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$42
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Froggy Acres Sunset

17. Froggy Acres

97%
(15)
16mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Newport Center, VT
NEW! 3-Sided Cabin at Meadow Camp. Shower area, fire pit, outdoor wood-fired cookstove and bunk bed. Sleeps 3 with room for cots and tents. Located off grid at the end of a private road. Quiet, secluded and beautiful hardwood forest and meadows with seasonal creek, gardens, hiking trails, pond and great views. 2 additional private, walk in dry tent sites nestled in the maple and birch forests of the North East Kingdom of Vermont. In the heart of some of the best fishing, boating and hiking areas in New England. Campsites include shade/rain structure, camp table and fire pit. Wash water available and pit toilet is a short walk from campsites. Over a mile of hiking trails on the property and several miles of hiking/biking trails accessible from the property. Other amenities include small pond for swimming and fishing, seasonal creek, flower gardens, outdoor shower and frog pond. Handicap accessible site available. New easily accessible raised deck by the pond for picnic, BBQ and relaxing in the shade. Perfect spot to hang your hammock. Camping gear, tents and cooking gear are available for small fee. Kids and pets especially welcome!
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$25
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"dining room"

18. Hay Fever Farm

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17mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Craftsbury, VT
We live on 75 acres of woods and hay fields. Larry is a self-taught hay-farmer since we moved from the mid-west in 2007. The property was a fallow dairy farm from the 70's. It used to be called Common View Farm. We hear the name came from the fact that we can see the Craftsbury Common from the height of the property. Legend holds that people have seen strange lights and orbs in the area. It may just be a yarn told by the locals to the new flatlanders. I have never noticed anything of the sort and I have been looking. Who doesn't like a good New England ghost story? Larry farms about 30 acres of the property; square bales for horses. The rest are woods. We have our own old mare, Ruby, which gave Larry the haying idea. She has two goat buddies, Danny-Boy and Brownie (guess what color he is?). Our dog, Tinker, runs the land and loves dog friends as well as humans. Our views are of the Lowell Mountains closest and the Green Mountains in the distance. You can see the Lowell wind farm on the horizon. We have a large garden and raspberry patch. When in season, you are free to pick! The house on the property, Larry built. It's a beauty. He also has two shops and some barns. No shortage of farm implements. You are welcome to walk to your heart's content and to visit Ruby and the boys. Learn more about this land: The Northwoods Gypsy Wagon is a 3-minute walk into the woods from the parking area.  You can have all the solitude you'd like or visit the nearby towns.  In this off-grid wagon, you will have an indoor cooking stove (2 burner propane) and a propane stove for the cooler nights but no running water, therefore no indoor plumbing.  Fresh water, battery operated lights, solar panel which provides one lamp and a place to plug in your phone, coffee/tea set ups. Wi-Fi/cell cov is not available.  There is a privy exclusively for the wagon and a place for a cold-water wash up.  This is truly tiny space, however; sleeps 2 adults. You will have a table and chairs for a sit down chat or meal.  In the dryer months fire-burning may be ill-advised or outright prohibited, you'll be advised.   We are currently on a fire ban due to drought
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$89
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Rooted Acres Farm

20. Rooted Acres Farm

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18mi from Sentinel Rock State Park · 2 sites · Lodging · Westfield, VT
Rustic, off-grid, tiny cabin on small farm. This 12x16 tiny cabin, sleeps 4-5. Has queen, full, and twin size mattresses. Propane heater(Mr Heater 18,000btu) to stay warm on chilly winter days/nights. Linens are provided. Solar generator provided. Compost toilet(bucket/sawdust) in cabin. Fire pit, wood fired hot tub(open year round), outdoor shower(spring-fall). Outdoor kitchen setup with sink, charcoal grill and Coleman 2 burner propane stove. 3 gallons potable water available, 5 gallons water available for kitchen, 2 gallons available in bathroom. We also utilize all of our property for gardening, logging, tapping trees, bee keeping, milling, stacking and moving wood, etc., so you will probably see us during your stay. But no worries the cabin is comfortably private. There is no electricity at cabin. You should have phone reception but no wifi available. This area of Vermont has snow all winter, and mud in the spring. I do my best to keep the driveway clean and most of the time there are no issues but ideally you would want 4WD and snow tires. Check us out on Ig @rooted_acres_farm Nearby activities; skiing and water park at Jay peak, Eden dog sledding, snowmobile adventures
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$99
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Embark on a journey to Sentinel Rock State Park, where the rugged beauty of Vermont's landscape awaits. Traverse trails that lead to breathtaking vistas, witness the historic marks of glacial erratics, and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Green Mountains. With opportunities for scenic viewing, educational exploration, and wildlife spotting, this park is a haven for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.

When to go

The best time to visit Sentinel Rock State Park is during the warmer months, from late spring to early fall, when the trails are accessible and the landscape is lush. Winter offers a stark beauty, but be prepared for cold temperatures and snow.

Know before you go

  • Check weather conditions before your visit to ensure trails are safe and accessible.
  • Be aware of hunting and trapping seasons if visiting during fall or winter.
  • Wear appropriate footwear for hiking to Sentinel Rock and exploring trails.
  • No camping facilities are available, so plan for a day trip adventure.
  • Contact the St. Johnsbury District Office at 802-751-0110 for any inquiries.
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