# The best camping in Vermont

Thinking of camping in Vermont? Discover and book the best Vermont campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/camping/all

- **Rating:** 98% (14475 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 4501

A top-notch outdoor getaway with some of the best camping and hiking trails in New England.

## Hipcamps

- [Grateful Acres Vermont](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-grateful-acres-vermont-v1qhrm0j): West Dover, VT · from $35/night · 100% recommend (609 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers
- [Know Town](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-know-town-v1qhzwdo): Stockbridge, VT · from $50/night · 99% recommend (121 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires
- [Broadfork Farmstead](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-broadfork-farmstead-pw1hnod6): Greensboro, VT · from $29/night · 99% recommend (290 reviews) · 3 sites · Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [Green Mountain Trails](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-green-mountain-trails-kk9h8yko): Pittsfield, VT · from $67.50/night · 99% recommend (353 reviews) · 1 sites · Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Cooking equipment
- [Art and Health Chill Camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-art-and-health-chill-camping-88lho568): Cabot, VT · from $55/night · 98% recommend (281 reviews) · 8 sites · Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Hot Tub
- [Pine Cone Cabin](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-pine-cone-cabin-dw9hvy0p): Groton, VT · from $65/night · 99% recommend (88 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Cooking equipment
- [Bent Apple Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-bent-apple-farm-2ejho79y): Londonderry, VT · from $130.50/night · 88% recommend (137 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Hot Tub, Wifi
- [Green Mountain Getaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-green-mountain-getaway-g6p0hlew): Perkinsville, VT · from $85.50/night · 99% recommend (380 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Cooking equipment
- [Greenbush Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-greenbush-farm-4y0zhndz): Weathersfield, VT · from $45/night · 99% recommend (523 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Riverside Retreat and Tiny Cabin](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-riverside-retreat-and-tiny-cabin-xryhw1d6): Poultney, VT · from $25/night · 98% recommend (93 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table, Cooking equipment
- [Fortification Vista](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-fortification-vista-lz9hxx1r): Cabot, VT · from $40/night · 100% recommend (13 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Willoughby Farm Animal Rescue](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-willoughby-farm-animal-rescue-y0zhzlxq): Fairlee, VT · from $5/night · 95% recommend (241 reviews) · 8 sites · Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Wifi
- [Shadow Pond on 28 Peaceful Acres](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-shadow-pond-on-28-peaceful-acres-y0zhm921): Waterbury, VT · from $35/night · 100% recommend (10 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires
- [Quarry Brook](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-quarry-brook-gozxhylw): Putney, VT · from $35/night · 96% recommend (401 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [Sunnybrook Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-sunnybrook-farm-nelhw570): South Royalton, VT · from $20/night · 99% recommend (67 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Harold's View Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-harold-s-view-farm-lz9hnv8o): Westford, VT · from $36/night · 99% recommend (778 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers
- [Maple Ridge Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-maple-ridge-farm-zwjhvvqw): Guilford, VT · from $34/night · 98% recommend (421 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Kindness!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-kindness-y0zhn26e): Guilford, VT · from $50/night · 99% recommend (125 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Islands Base Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-islands-base-camp-gv1qhe66): South Hero, VT · from $55/night · 99% recommend (299 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Sunrise Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/vermont-sunrise-farm-1-j29hnznq): East Dover, VT · from $34.56/night · 98% recommend (602 reviews) · 9 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup

## Public campgrounds

- [Silver Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/silver-lake-campground-lx2zcdmw): Green Mountain National Forest · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Grout Pond Recreation Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/grout-pond-recreation-area-9erncjpm): Green Mountain National Forest · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Stratton Pond Trail](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/stratton-pond-trail-56yzc28w): Green Mountain National Forest · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Button Bay Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/button-bay-campground-l12mcnyg): Button Bay State Park · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Elmore Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/elmore-campground-9j38c8w2): Elmore State Park · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Quechee Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/quechee-campground-lqxkcjkm): Quechee State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Branbury Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/branbury-campground-ld34cp17): Branbury State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Coolidge State Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/coolidge-state-campground-l2rpcnvz): Coolidge State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Emerald Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/emerald-campground-9orvc8n0): Emerald Lake State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Gifford Woods Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/gifford-woods-campground-5zypcqy4): Gifford Woods State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Green River Reservoir Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/green-river-reservoir-campground-lv74cn7g): Green River Reservoir State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Jamaica Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/vermont/jamaica-campground-lkpqczmr): Jamaica State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Green Mountain National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/vermont/national-forest/green-mountain/all): national-forest · Arlington, Vermont · 95% recommend (31 reviews)
- [Button Bay State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/button-bay/all): state-park · Vermont · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Elmore State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/elmore-state/all): state-park · Morrisville, Vermont · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Branbury State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/branbury/all): state-park · East Middlebury, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Coolidge State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/coolidge/all): state-park · Ludlow, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Emerald Lake State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/emerald-lake/all): state-park · Dorset, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Gifford Woods State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/gifford-woods/all): state-park · Rutland, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Green River Reservoir State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/green-river-reservoir/all): state-park · Hyde Park, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Jamaica State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/jamaica/all): state-park · Newfane, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Kettle Pond State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/kettle-pond/all): state-park · Marshfield, Vermont · 100% recommend (4 reviews)

## About Vermont

### Overview

Known for its colorful fall foliage, wilderness lakes, and scenic camping areas, Vermont is an outdoor lover's playground. From camping, hiking, fishing, and boating in summer to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing in winter, the state has something for every kind of adventure traveler. Here you'll find over 50 state parks, a vast network of trails including portions of the Appalachian Trail, and 400,000 acres of protected lands in the Green Mountain National Forest. Choose from hundreds of camping sites to pitch a tent, park an RV, or book a backcountry cabin.

### Where to go: Lake Champlain

Often referred to as the sixth Great Lake, Lake Champlain is a huge freshwater lake flanked by the Green Mountains and the Adriondacks. Nearly half of the lake is in Vermont, parts of it are also in New York and Quebec, and it's known for boating, sea kayaking, swimming, and an array of camping experiences. Campers will find a variety of options near Lake Champlain from RV sites with full hookups and dump stations, and glamping sites near Burlington and St. Alban, to state parks with tent sites right on the lakeshore of Grand Isle and Burton Island.

### Where to go: The Northeast Kingdom

The northeast corner of Vermont is the state's wildest and most remote region, filled with world-class mountain biking trails and challenging hiking trails. Several state parks dot the area, including some with the northeast's most charming campgrounds: Brighton State Park, where you'll find lakeside camping and waterfront cabins, and Maidstone State Park, a favorite among fishermen.

### Where to go: Green Mountain National Forest

Featuring rolling hills of dense forest and some of the best fall foliage shows in the northeast, Green Mountain National Forest is one of Vermont's top outdoor destinations. Hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing weave through the Green Mountains along with nearly a dozen national forest campgrounds and day-use areas.

### When to go

Summer is the best time for camping, hiking, kayaking, and paddling in Vermont. Most Vermont state parks are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, although some parks are open through the second Monday in October and others open earlier and stay open later. Fall is especially lovely, when the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow—catch the show in late September in the northern part of the state or mid-October in the south. Ski season typically runs from December through March.

### Know before you go

Vermont State Park reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Reservations can be made online, by calling the state park's reservations center, or by calling the park directly (during open season).
Many Vermont State Parks have "lean-to" campsites featuring a 3-sided structure that can shelter campers from wind and help keep gear dry. Some campers set up tents inside the lean-to, and others just use it for cooking and staying dry.
Some Green Mountain National Forest and Groton State Forest campgrounds can be reserved ahead of time online. Plenty of first-come, first-served campsites are also available.

## Explore nearby

- **Nearby cities:** [Burlington, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/burlington/camping/all), [Stowe, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/stowe/camping/all), [Brattleboro, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/brattleboro/camping/all), [Shelburne, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/shelburne/camping/all), [Bennington, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/bennington/camping/all), [Woodstock, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/woodstock/camping/all), [Manchester, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/manchester/camping/all), [Rutland, VT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/vermont/rutland/camping/all)
- **National parks and forests:** [Green Mountain National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/vermont/national-forest/green-mountain/all)
- **State and regional parks:** [Grand Isle State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/grand-isle/all), [Underhill State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/underhill/all), [Little River State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/little-river/all), [Silver Lake State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/vermont/silver-lake/all)
- **Nearby states:** [New Hampshire](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/new-hampshire/camping/all), [Maine](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/maine/camping/all), [New Jersey](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/new-jersey/camping/all), [Connecticut](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/connecticut/camping/all), [Michigan](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/michigan/camping/all), [North Carolina](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/north-carolina/camping/all), [Massachusetts](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/massachusetts/camping/all), [Virginia](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/virginia/camping/all)
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