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Bear Mountain Horse Camp (off grid)

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents448 acres ¡ VT
EXPLORING AN OFF-THE-GRID HORSE CAMP BEAR MOUNTAIN HORSE RESORT Located in a remote section of Maidstone Vermont near Maidstone State Park is a new totally off-the-grid horse camping experience called Bear Mountain off grid Horse Resort! It’s not often when a new horse camp lopes into existence. And, even more rare, is to find one totally off the grid—not hooked up to conventional sources of electricity and water. But this off-the-beaten-path camp offers some of the best views of the woods you can enjoy from the back of a horse. Some of our riding friends had spoken enthusiastically about Bear Mountain Horse Resort. After hearing about their adventures, we wanted to see what it was like in person and hear the story behind it. So, we loaded up our horses, Ben and Frank, and headed to Maidstone Vermont. For being in such an isolated location, it is a little difficult getting in off of Route 102. No one wants to beat up their living-quarters trailer on a rutted, dirt road. And we had no problems with our living quarters. However, if you have a longer trailer, you may want to drive in first without your trailer and check out the Bear Hill Road for large rocks that could bottom out your vehicles and see all of potential washouts, turns and dips in the road. Maidstone is located near Groveton, New Hampshire off of Route 102, travel on Route 3 as well from Lancaster, New Hampshire. Located 20 miles north of Santa's Village. Don’t be worried about how far away it is from stores because they all are 15 or so minutes away: the best is yet to come. Turn left on Bear Hill Road if you are traveling from south to north, look for the Bear Hill Mountain Resort sign on the left about two miles after leaving the pavement!
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Errol Trailside Cabins

6 sites ¡ Tents56 acres ¡ Colebrook, NH
Come enjoy our 56 acre property and find a spot to pitch a tent. There is an outhouse on the lower half of the property. We are located directly on the 13 mile woods trail in Errol NH. Ride your ATV right from your campsite. Hike and explore the land or take a trip to one of the beautiful lakes nearby.
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Burke Green Road Farm

1 site ¡ Tent2 acres ¡ West Burke, VT
Once part of an active dairy farm, our property sits on the Burke Green Road ridge, surrounded by a corn field, a sugarbush, and quintessential Northeast Kingdom views. The campsite is located in a flat, grassy area, surrounded by tall trees. The site includes a picnic table and fire pit, and two Adirondack chairs, a portable Weber charcoal grill, and a private port-o-potty. While the campsite is out of site in a private area, our house sits on the property, and there are two barns. Our 3 Nigerian dwarf goats Wally, Bella and Mooney will likely greet you upon your arrival. This property is less than a 10 minute drive to East Burke Village, 12 minutes to Burke Mountain, 25 minutes to Lake Willoughby (11 miles). If you are a mountain biker, the property is 3/4 miles from the Good 'N You Trail on the Kingdom Trails network and a quick drive to the East Haven lot. Burke Green Road is also a popular road on gravel bike routes, so jump on your bike and ride right from the property!
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Island Pond ATV Trailside Camping

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents15 acres ¡ Island Pond, VT
On dirt road in the Kingdom, near Lake Willoughby and Kingdom Trails. Can ride ATV’s and Side by Sides from property. Great downtown with gas,restaurants and liquor store a short ride away. Canoe in the Clyde river ,hiking trails or visit Dirt Church Brewery. Island Pond has the best beach at its State Park.
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Hawk Haven Farm

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ West Burke, VT
We offer one campsite on approximately 5 acres of land dedicated for camping. Situated in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, our property boasts stunning views and absolute privacy. Ideal for self-contained 4X4 vans and truck campers, our site does not provide water, toilets, or electricity. All trash brought in must be taken out with you. Tents, trailers, and open fires are not permitted. Located in close proximity to Kingdom Trails biking, which commences in East Haven, VT, our site also offers excellent loops and trails for walking. Additionally, a brewery is just 2 miles down route 114. Hawk Rock Road is an excellent gravel trail for bike riding, and our location provides easy access to Burke Mountain and the myriad attractions of the Northeast Kingdom. Please note: The current photos reflect conditions after a recent snowstorm; the area is now dry and flat.
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Victory Hill Trailside

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1250 acres ¡ East Burke, VT
Three primitive campsites for outdoor recreationalists and bikers are situated in an unmowed field at the epicenter of the Victory Hill Sector, a public recreation area on private land surrounded by thousands of acres of State forest land Learn more about this land: Camp trailside in the heart of the internationally acclaimed Victory Hill Sector trail system. Open to mountain biking and public hiking in the summer. These primitive campsites are in a mountain field overlooking New Hampshire's White Mountains. Trail connections link the network with Kingdom Trails in East Burke and gravel routes to New Hampshire and the rest of Vermont.  Camp and ride: An ideal location for evening ride after you set up camp. Eat, sleep, ride ! Porta-potties are located 100 yards below the campsites.   Moose, bear, deer, coyote, snowshoe hares, grouse, woodcock, wild turkey and bobcat, can be seen occasionally as you explore this upland forest and the bottom lands heading down to the Victory Bog, a pristine wetland areas, known for canoeing, bird watching. Kayakers and campers can experience white white water during high water seasons on the Moose River which flows by the bog.   The access road to the campsites through the field is rough. Vehicles with extra clearance are recommended.   Campers should come prepared with fly, mosquito,  tick repellents without which you will be literally eaten alive in June and July. After mid-August the insects are less vexing.  Obtain drinking water from our office manager at 2428 Victory Hill Rd. and bathe somewhere in Weir Mill Brook, 1/2 mile from the campsite - if you need to get clean. Loud partying is discouraged after 11:30pm. MANDATORY Check In at 2428 Victory Hill Rd. or Eight-O-Two 6953355..
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Tent camping private

1 site ¡ Tent4 acres ¡ Stratford, NH
Learn more about this land:you can camp and barbeque and have small fire pit fire if you have a atv there is a atv trail right up the road there is a river right below my property you can canoe or kiyak or fish
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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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Lavender Essentials of Vermont

40 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres ¡ Derby, VT
Pierre Capron and Michele Judd started the lavender farm in the spring of 2017. Both Michele and Pierre grew up on dairy farms in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and are proud to be the next generation of farmers, working the same land as Michele’s grandparents once did. We are a multi-generational farm family, hoping to develop a successful business that can one day be passed onto our children. Learn more about this land: Imagine camping at a romantic lavender farm at the top of Vermont. Lavender Essentials of Vermont sits on top of a 1,600' hill in the quaint little town of Derby, Vermont. Nestled in a hillside meadow, the campsites are only a short walk from the lavender fields and 360' of breathtaking views. You will want to bring your camera! Stay with us at our farm, and take in the quaint, picturesque countryside. We offer a peaceful site, away from it all, to relax and experience Vermont. In the meadows you can pick wild flowers, take an afternoon nap, wander the trails, bird watch, or listen to frogs and catch fireflies in the evening. At night you will be amazed at the star filled sky! Day or night it's hard to deny the peaceful and romantic feeling you get from the lavender farm! The farm has a Lavender Labyrinth, fields of sunflowers, chamomile, mint (and other herbs and vegetables), bees, informational placards along walking trails, cozy private seating, a gazebo for special events, a hidden geocache, and even a gift shop! There are lots of things to see and do on the farm. Especially during bloom season—June-September. Check out our event calendar and follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on what's happening at the farm (Lavender-Essentials.com). Whether it’s nature or culture you seek, peace or thrills, this unique area of the Northeast Kingdom offers something for everyone! Your hosts, Michele and Pierre, are locals and they know all the best and unadvertised places to explore. Ask them about local dives and even haunted hikes. Just 30 minutes away is one of the best bike parks in New England, Kingdom Trails in Burke.  Also nearby is Jay Peak, a ski resort with an indoor water park, golf course, ice arena, climbing walls, and much more! The farm is located just 2 miles from the Canadian border. Magog, Sherbrooke, and Montreal offer a taste of international cultural that will appease your Quebecois desires! If you plan to visit Canada while you are here, remember you must have your passport!  Stay at one of the most beautiful places on earth, and allow us to help you find peace and tranquility, or we can be your personal adventure guide! We go out of our way to provide you with a memorable stay, and do our best to facilitate the kind of vacation you are looking for!  We love dogs, but we must insist dogs be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the farm's fields because we grow culinary grade crops and must protect them. All dog waste must be cleaned immediately and is restricted to designated pet rest areas. Owners will be held responsible for any damages. Please keep your campsite clean.  Fires are allowed, as long as winds are not strong. Our weather can be breezy, and exposed at times, so pack according. Bring a sweater and a kite! There's a reason we have a 140ft wind turbine.
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Half Moon Acres

19 sites ¡ RVs, Tents32 acres ¡ Colebrook, ME
Come enjoy the solar eclipse with no light pollution or obstruction at our remote property, directly in line with the full eclipse. We got so lucky to find this gem of a property and we want to share it with like-minded folks. It's a place to connect with the natural world. When you pull in you feel like you're out west, overlooking a field to the river and mountainous forests. Watch the sun set of Half Moon Mountain, wake up early for a peaceful trail walk or fly fishing. Let us know if you'd like to schedule a by donation nature and wildlife tracking walk.
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Private field and woods camping

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Whitefield, NH
***PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING** We are hosting a special event: Summoning the Eclipse Pre-Party on Sunday, April 7th. This is a family-friendly ticketed event with live music starting at 1pm until approximately 7:30pm, a campfire, s'mores, fun activities, Greenhouse Gourmet Pizza Truck and more! If you will be camping with us on April 7th (the day before the total eclipse) each person in your group (16 and older) is required to purchase an event ticket. (Kids under 16 are free to attend the event) Event tickets can be purchased under "Extras" at checkout. April 7th campers can enjoy early noon check-in and late 5pm checkout in order to view the eclipse. ***PLEASE SEE SPECIAL ECLIPSE LISTING BELOW FOR APRIL 5/6/7 BOOKING*** We are right in the middle of the White Mountains, in Whitefield NH surrounded by endless rivers, lakes, hiking trails, dining, breweries and attractions. The Heritage trail is accessible nearby. Whitefield is the approximate halfway point for the Cross NH Adventure Trail. For more information check out the XNHAT website: https://www.xnhat.org/ On clear nights, the view of the stars and the milky way here is magnificent. We intentionally leave the majority of the field unmowed which attracts monarch butterflies and other wildlife. The campsite is private, yet close to the conveniences of downtown Whitefield and nearby Littleton, Bethlehem and Lancaster. We are conveniently located on the edge of town, there is a small grocery store close by as well as Sunny's Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Dollar General, 2 gas/convenience stores, multiple thrift stores, a record shop and a vintage electronics shop. Please see the aerial photo in this listing for an idea of the layout of the land and surrounding roads, houses etc. IMPORTANT HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS. PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING. THIS IS A RUSTIC CAMPSITE with no amenities. If you are expecting the KOA, please do not book this site. The campsite is located in rural northern New Hampshire, in a field next to the forest where many animals live such as bears, moose, deer, raccoons, fox, skunks, porcupines, coyotes, etc. Mosquitoes and other bugs are present in the summer. Please be mindful of the surrounding wildlife. Please come PREPARED for rustic backwoods camping and observe bear safety at all times (SEE BEAR SAFETY INFO BELOW) RV INFO: We do not have hookups of any kind (NO electricity, NO water or sewer). We are currently only set up for self-contained units (dry-camping or boondocking as some call it). We can accommodate small travel trailers <20ft, campervans, truck campers, small camper busses. NO 5th Wheels or RV's >20ft please. 4-wheel drive is recommended, but not required. FIRE: A small campfire pit is available (dependent on local fire danger warnings of course). Please observe local fire danger warnings. Bring your own firewood and please do not light the large bonfire in the middle of the field. Please do not cut down trees or branches. NO PETS: Because we are a working farm with chickens, farm dogs and surrounding wildlife guests are not permitted to bring dogs or pets of any kind. If you love animals and enjoy a little "dog/chicken therapy" this is the place for you. Please do not book this site if you don't like animals. TRASH: A small trashcan and recycle bin for empty cans and bottles are located next to the outhouse. Please PACK OUT excessive amounts of trash. We have NO BATHROOM, kitchen or shower facilities and there is no potable water on site. An OUTHOUSE composting toilet is available. NO DUMPING of grey or black water anywhere on the property. ABOUT THE PROPERTY: Our folk victorian farmhouse has been owned by the same family for seven generations since it was built in the 1850s. Once a 20-acre working dairy farm, much of the land was subdivided throughout the years, leaving five acres with the original barn, farmhouse, large field, and wooded area. We are a small family farm offering farm-fresh eggs and seasonal vegetables. We are honored to be stewards of this property and want to share it with others. BEAR SAFETY & FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Following safe food storage practices protects both you and the bears: Never leave food or coolers unattended. All food, food particles, trash, and coolers need to be secured in a vehicle or trailer. Always keep a clean picnic area, campsite, or other area where you may be spending time. Don’t leave any food (including condiments), food particles, trash, and coolers out when not in use. Store food in bear-resistant units, hard-shelled vehicles or car trunks. Never store food in your tent. Keep sleeping areas, tents, and sleeping bags free of food and odor (like toothpaste or deodorant). Don’t sleep in clothes you cooked or handled fish or game in. Never bury or burn food waste. Place sleeping tents at least 100 yards away from food storage and cooking areas. Never leave your backpack unattended.
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Off Piste Farm

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ 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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The best camping near Maidstone State Park guide

Overview

About

Maidstone State Park is one of Vermont’s finest outdoor specimens. Think of it as your own nature emporium of adventure! The park features miles upon miles of old logging roads for biking and hiking; listen closely and you may discover the beautiful song of the loons. Maidstone Lake, in all its glacial glory, offers world class salmon and trout fishing if you’re an angler, this is the place to snag that record catch. Plan to stay a few nights where you’ll be steps from the lakeshore for swimming and fun on the water or just in the sun! Maidstone is a wilderness dream that really shows off the essence of Vermont in all seasons; you don’t want to pass this place up!

Notable campgrounds

  • Maidstone Lake Campground - A picturesque spot for lakeside camping, surrounded by dense woods and serene waters.
  • Forest Haven Campsite - Ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat amid the park's verdant greenery.
  • Lakeview Campground - Offers stunning views of the lake, perfect for sunrise watchers and nature photographers.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your preferred campsite, especially during peak summer months.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Check for cancellations regularly as plans change and spots may open up.
  • Explore nearby camping options to increase your chances of finding a great site.

When to go

The best time to visit Maidstone State Park is during the summer, from late May to early September, when the weather is warm and all park facilities are open. Spring and fall offer quieter visits but with limited services. Winter is harsh and only suitable for the most adventurous souls.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating schedule for open dates and hours, typically 8:30am to 5pm.
  • Be prepared for varying weather conditions and pack accordingly.
  • Review the park's policies and rules, including those regarding pets in day use areas.
  • Day use fees apply, so bring cash or check for payment.
  • Accessibility may vary across different areas of the park; contact the park office for specific information.

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