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The Shady80

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents82 acres ¡ Hardwick, VT
Learn more about this land:There is plenty of nature and privacy to enjoy on the Shady80. Pitch your tent or pull your camper around the community fire pit and picnic area. Enjoy the peepers and fireflies around the spring fed pond.15 minutes from Hill Farmstead brewery, Craftsbury outdoor center and Caspian Lake. VAST trails are nearby and 4 ski resorts are within a 45 min drive.
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Hoolie Farm

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents130 acres ¡ Calais, VT
With over 125 acres of land, our farm offers a diversity of features. Our organic vegetables are spread out over a wonderful mix of flat river bottom fields and high sandy plateaus. We also have upland pasture, forested areas and easterly views. The Pekin Brook winds down the middle of the farm and has a couple deeper pools for swimming and a tributary stream flows off the hillside and over a cascading waterfall. Additionally, there are a number of local ponds and trails to explore. We are 20 minutes from our state capital, Montpelier; 60 minutes from our nearest large city, Burlington which is located on Lake Champlain and 40 minutes from Waterbury, home to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory.
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Art and Health Chill Camping

8 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres ¡ Cabot, VT
Spring is in the air...and will burst forth momentarily. Its Vt right!! The buds are unfurling and earth worms coming to seek the sun. Dandylions blanket the landscapes. For those wanting to be creative or explore a new art Medium the art studio has many supplies and i offer pottery classes to a group or individuals. Roam around the Sacred Geometry Gardens, all connected by pollinator fields of flowers and mowed walking paths. There are veggies for sale from the hoophouse fresh eggs and medicinal herbs salves and teas. Sauna is beautiful cedar shaped like a bee hive. hu -um is a beautiful new rock sauna stove. New benches and 1 way glass door. Massages vary from hot stone to medical scar removeal. CBD oils.. Herbs.. Maple salt scrub....you know! The variety of camping options are sure to suit your fancy from swinging in a hammock, to tenting around huge pines. There are open meadows of wild flowers to being tucked into a cozy alcove of ferns next to the woods. Some sites can fit up to 3 tents for a group. Most sites have a fire pit lots of wood branches to burn and campwood is also available. Some sites have tables and benches. Some have electric. The cabin and vintage camper are also available. Tiny house also fully equipted for your arrival. Once here at Back Roads Farm your adventure begins. If your up for music and a night out the Den Hardware store offers music and craft beer. There are resturants and venues within 20 miles. The Village store 2 miles away. Or sink in and lite a fire. Spend the day riding your bike or the Vt Rail Trail , or explore all the walking paths throughout Cabot. Enjoy the view of the Green Mt range to them west... Amazing Camels hump and Mt Mansfield views. To the East the White Mountains. There are many events planned here this summer from the Cabot Arts Festival, and 4th of July parade, Manifestus music fest as well as Ride the Ridges and other pop up events . The sauna is an extra charge but oh so worth it. Pottery classe,, yoga space and fresh greens from the greenhouse await. To top off the weekend enjoy a hot stone massage! (Urban Farm Road) Urban Rd, is named after the original owner of this farm and surrounding land. The original barn burned, although they saved the milk house where my art gallery currently is . The barn has been rebuilt, which is a meeting place. And pottery studio. We also have 100 ft hoop house. After a long day of canoeing Joe's Pond, hiking to the top of Mt Mansfield, or riding the ridges around Cabot you will be glad to arrive and relax. You will find a peaceful, private camp sites. Each with a fire pit, flat ground for your tent or trees to hang your hammock . There are also sites for a RV or "glamping." A few sites are large enough to accommodate 3 tents for a group gathering. I am now offering a shower and flush toilet. Unique offerings include a health component from meditation classes to sauna and masssage.The pottery studio is available for classes or private lessons including Raku firings. Singing Bowls and tunning forks are available on massage or outside. Movement classes are also available in the barn, in the fields or in the Flower of Life meditation garden and labyrinth. The outside garden and 100 ft hoop house is filled with organic vegetables and edible flowers for your enjoyment. The Herb Barn is for drying flowers and creating tinctures and ointments. The Art Gallery in the old milk house is filled with pottery and art work. Bring your easel and paint brushes, learn a new craft, or relax in the sauna. Bike trails are being established throughout Cabot, right out the front door. There are ponds for swimming within a few miles., There are many options for water sports minutes away at Joe's Pond, and many others. The rail trails are less than 10 minutes. Organic beef, raw milk and fresh eggs are around the corner at Molly Brook Farm. Maple Sugar at Goodrich's and fresh blueberries and veggies at Blossoms and Berries, as well as Burtt's Apples and of course Cabot cheese The land is diverse with large open meadows to fields to quiet pine forest. As you walk the tree line you will find old farm implements, old bottles and even an old Ford coop. I would love to restore and use them on the farm. The land is on the crest of the ridge looking East to Danville and the White Mts, and a few feet to the West the entire Green Mts splay before you. The water tastes wonderful, and bubbles up here and there on the property. Our neighbors who also offer camping have sheep, to berries... I offer the healing arts, massage, scar release, the sauna, and other art learning experiences. Please call for arts schedule. * Ps please do not say you will arrive at 5 and show up after dark! Respect goes both ways. I appreciate great campers who pick up and discard their pets poop and respects my time a well. Ps no smoking cigarettes on the property. Thank you to all my great campers! And blessings to those few bad apples!
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Thornhill Farm

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents406 acres ¡ Greensboro Bend, VT
Come stay on our diversified farm! We grow winter rye. There are trails to hike on Barr Hill and a great view. Swimming is nearby in Caspian Lake. Hill Farmstead brewery is just over a mile away.
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ZenDen in Stowe

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Stowe, VT
9x15 insulated and heated cabin with electricity. SAUNA right off the porch. Grill. WiFi and Satellite. Cold/Hot water dispenser. Saw-dust toilet. Fire pit. Covered 10x10 deck with screen protector. Picnic table. Beautiful sunset. Plenty of parking for camper van or small RV. Prime location in Stowe. Text for more photos.
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Feel Good Farm

9 sites ¡ RVs, Tents150 acres ¡ Wolcott, VT
This 150-acre property has been in our family for 30 years and now houses three generations. Built in 1900 it was a traditional dairy farm until the 50's and 60's when potatoes were planted on the fields for the Boston and New York markets. By the 70's and 80's it became a gentleman's farm for a retired couple from New York City and the dairy farmers nearby hayed the fields. When we purchased the property in 1993 we continued offering the hay, built greenhouses, planted vegetable and flower gardens, ran a traditional Bed and Breakfast, now airbnb. We leased some of the fields to a local organic seed company for 13 years until they purchased their own property. The farm remains certified organic and is still being hayed by a local dairy farm, the gardens are community managed using regenerative and sustainable practices when ever possible. This year in the commercial garden, seed crops will be planted once again. Much of the cultivated agricultural land is protected under the Vermont Land Trust, to ensure that it remains used for agricultural purposes. We love to share our farm and forest with others. In addition to our very intentional farming operations, you can find wild edibles tucked away on forest trails. Wildlife and wildflowers abound. Views and sunsets. Check out the 968 acre wildlife management area that abuts the property. Plenty of trails through the woods leading to Wolcott Pond and hidden beaver huts and dams. Children 16 and under no charge but before booking please contact us to let us know how many children and we'll send a discount code. so you won't be charged when indicating number of people in your party. Our little pond behind the big greenhouse has filled up a bit more this spring which you are welcome to use for dipping or frog watching. Starting in June the outdoor kitchen and sun showers will be available for guests use. We can host large parties with advance notice.
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Burke Line Farm

5 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents148 acres ¡ Burke, VT
Burke Line Farm is located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.  We are a working horse farm. Lessons and trail rides are offered Mondays-Wednesdays.  Along with the horses we have sheep and lambs for market and wool.  Our land is relatively flat with many trails for riding or walking.  A short drive will bring you to Willoughby Lake, Kingdom Trails, and Burke Mt.
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Hatched Happiness Homestead

6 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres ¡ Johnson, VT
Located on 12 acres in the pathway of the 2024 Solar Eclipse. We are in the heart of Long Trail country in North Central Vermont. Our home is surrounded by forests. Drive up a long driveway, up a slight hill that opens to a large open lawn that leads to trails. It is private and peaceful. Enjoy evenings sitting under the stars with a spectacular view of the Milky Way. Minutes away from Lake Eden, the Lamoille Valley Rail trail and a variety of local watering holes, breweries and ski resorts. A great area for the outdoor enthusiast with biking, hiking, canoe or kayaking nearby and convenient. We are a beginning homestead with chickens, vegetable and herbs in our hoop house, and in the summer host small events like drum circles, farmers markets and small festivals, all announced on our website calendar. We offer tent sites, RV sites and rent out our RV - the Cozy Cabin Cruiser. There is a fire pit, tent gazebo with table and chairs I am an Acupuncture Physician and herbalist, I have a holistic clinic and also host a variety of wellness events on the property including; community acupuncture, forest bathing, wild food foraging and self sufficiency classes. We are excited about hosting folks on our Holistic Homestead!
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Socks Family Farm

1 site ¡ RV, Tent30 acres ¡ Cabot, VT
Socks Family farm is the largest remaining piece of the Urban dairy farm, for which the road is named. When the hurricane of 1938 hit New England, farmers Bernard and Arreca Urban and their daughter Velma took shelter in their dairy barn, and watched their little farm cabin tumble down. After the storm, Bernard built a sturdy farmhouse, complete with hurricane rods in the walls, embedded in the bedrock. We live in that house, and had the pleasure of being friends with Velma for a number of years, till her death in 2016. We moved to this land in 2007 with our two small children, hoping to grow food and give our kids a rural childhood. We succeeded in some things, failed in others, and have many things we'd still like to try. Every season brings change, and we do our best to learn and grow from the opportunities we are given.Learn more about this land:Socks Family Farm comprises 30 acres, high in the hills of Cabot VT. Our campsites are nestled at the edges of the fields and woods. The fields are meadowland, where we pasture our animals, cut hay, and enjoy the company of a diverse cohort of grasses, flowers, insects, and birds. The fields are open, with ample sunshine and steady breezes. On clear nights, the stars are lovely, and if you're fortunate to be here on a moonless night, you'll be treated to the breathtaking sweep of the Milky Way. During the day, you can linger in the gardens, visit the sheep and chickens, wade in the pond, hike in the woods, walk the lovely dirt roads, or head out on your bike. If you're ready to range further, we're a short drive to hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming, epic mountain biking, quaint eateries, microbreweries, and more. St Johnsbury and Montpelier are the closest cities (25 and 35 minutes). Burlington is 1.25 hours, and Montreal is 2.5 hours.We moved to this land in 2007 with our two small children, and began developing a homestead. Over time, we built 2 greenhouses, a large equipment shed, planted and fenced an orchard, berry & perennial patch, & vegetable garden, made several flower gardens, set up systems for pasturing sheep and chickens, planted native shrubs and trees, and completely renovated the farmhouse. We practice organic regenerative agriculture and landscaping, with a deep commitment to strengthening and diversifying ecological systems. We offer free farm tours, and those who want to help & learn are welcome. We love the beauty of this land, and look forward to sharing it with you.
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Agape getaway

1 site ¡ RV3 acres ¡ East Hardwick, VT
Small field off of route 16 in rural Vermont, across the street from the lamoille river and the rail trail. Plenty of privacy with a short drive to a lake, skiing in Stowe, as well as hiking on many of the surrounding mountains, and several Apple orchards in just a short drive. Fire ring provided, beautiful view of the sunset.
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Pixieland

4 sites ¡ Tents26 acres ¡ Greensboro Bend, VT
Welcome to Walden, our 26 acres is surrounded on three sides by the Steam Mill Brook Wildlife management area. The pristine Coles pond is just across the road, perfect for kayaking, swimming, canoeing. In June hundreds of lady slippers appear, pink, white and even a few very rare yellow ones. Enjoy the feeling of being nestled in a moss covered forest.
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Huntington Open Women's Land

7 sites ¡ Tents50 acres ¡ Huntington, VT
Eclipse weekend is coming! Come and see the eclipse from our beautiful location in rural Vermont! A total Solar Eclipse will be taking place on the afternoon of Monday, April 8th. Men are not allowed at HOWL (with the exception of trans men). Thanks! In April, we'll still be in winter camping mode. It will be early spring in Vermont, and a variety of weather is possible. We're likely to have snow, rain, and/or mud. It's also likely to be windy, and if that’s the case, it will feel colder than it is. Please plan accordingly, and know that the eclipse might not be visible (but it will get really dark in the middle of the afternoon!) . Bring warm clothes, layers, a raincoat or snow shell, and sturdy shoes/boots. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available free of charge at the check-in station. HOWL is a non-profit land trust held in perpetuity for the full diversity of women, regardless of gender assigned at birth, and transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals. We are an intentional community working to create an alternative to systemic oppression and patriarchy. We work collectively to preserve and steward the land, to provide space for community building, service, and skill-sharing, and to collaborate in projects and programming that reflect our shared values of intersectional feminism, compassion, respect, sustainability, and love of the earth.
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The best camping near New Discovery State Park guide

Overview

About

Part of Groton State Forest, New Discovery State Park is just that...a land of discovery! Hike (or drive) Owl’s Head for a striking views of the forest or use the park systems 17 miles of trails. Wanna move yourself around through the forest faster? There’s plenty of places to push yourself on that mountain bike or horseback ride. Whether you’ve got your RV or just a tent there’s lots of campground and backcountry camping. With the state capital of Montpelier and other parks in the Groton Forest system, you’re sure to set yourself up for a trip of historical and adventurous magic.

Notable campgrounds

  • Big Deer Campground: A favorite for families, offering spacious sites amid towering pines.
  • Osmore Pond Campground: Secluded spots perfect for a peaceful retreat into nature.
  • New Discovery Campground: The ideal base for exploring the park's diverse landscapes.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your preferred dates, as sites fill up quickly during peak season.
  • Consider visiting during the weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings.
  • Explore nearby camping options if your first choice is unavailable.

When to go

The best time to visit New Discovery State Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and all park facilities are open. Spring and fall offer quieter visits with cooler temperatures, while winter presents a snowy wonderland for those prepared for cold-weather camping.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating schedule for updates on seasonal closures and hours.
  • Review safety guidelines, especially if you plan to hike or engage in water activities.
  • Accessibility varies across the park, so inquire ahead if you have specific needs.
  • Day use fees apply, and passes can be purchased for frequent visits.
  • Pets are welcome in designated areas, but familiarize yourself with park rules regarding animals.

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