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Camping near Chelsea

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Looking for the best camping near Chelsea? The area features dozens of top-rated campgrounds and places to park your RV for the night, many within a short distance of Vermont hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Whether you want a pet-friendly campsite or a family cabin rental with wifi, check out campsite photos, tips, and reviews from other outdoor enthusiasts to plan your next camping trip near Chelsea.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Chelsea

Windswept Acres Campsite

1. Windswept Acres Campsite

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1mi from Chelsea · 1 site · Tent, RV
Our property, Windswept Acres, has been a favorite destination for literally generations of visitors, whether staying in a room in the farmhouse, a bunk in the barn, or "glamping" in our Sugar House. One of those decades-long regulars asked several years ago whether they could locate their RV next to the road on a knoll overlooking our upper pond, and we told them "sure". They own a building company, and were good enough to bring a crew up to prepare the site. They laid pipes to one of our spring-fed wells for water, conduit for both electricity and phone, dug a dry well for grey-water, and moved onto the site for several years. After then they chose to move to a traditional structure further up the hill, and left behind a fully-equipped spot perfect for campers and RVs that we have offered to visiting family and guests! Easily accessible from a dirt road, your shaded site overlooks an acre pond. You are surrounded by lawns, open fields and hills with a small barn across the road from you. The pastures support horses, cattle, sheep and chickens in your neighborhood. The ponds are both great for fishing, and the large one for swimming and canoeing as well. There are trails through the woods and logging roads to be explored on foot or bike. A walk up to the top of the hill affords near-360-degree views. [Note for RV/trailer users: We are at the top of a 1.7 mile hill, of which more than a mile is dirt and the last half die or so is steep. We do NOT recommend pulling anything up this hill with front wheel drive vehicles, especially in wet conditions. If there is any question, be sure to message us for more info.] [Note for GPS-reliers: some GPS devices try to send people up the back side of the hill, which is not an adequate road for any RV or even some cars. Your route should take you to Beacon Hill Road via VT route 110. it should NOT take you to Beacon Hill Road via Brook Road!]
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Free Verse Farm

2. Free Verse Farm

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(525)
1.4mi from Chelsea · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Our farm & campground features stunning, panoramic views of the First Branch of the White River in the verdant hills of central Vermont. It overlooks the village of Chelsea, the shire town of Orange County. Free Verse Farm is a hilltop herb farm run by two art-making, herb-loving farmers. The property boasts twenty sloping, knoll-laden, open acres overlooking the First Branch of the White River as it passes through the scenic village of Chelsea, Vermont. We have incredible views, forest trails that offer magical woodland wanderings, and spacious campsites in our fields. We also invite you to explore our cultivated fields of herbs and vegetables and become acquainted with the wide variety of tea, culinary, and medicinal herbs that we grow and process on our farm. You can also visit with the cows that spend their summer munching our delicious green pastures. Our full line of herbs and herbal products are for sale via our website or at Free Verse Farm Shop, located just one mile from our farm in downtown Chelsea. Our Farm Shop offers a wide variety of fresh produce, provisions, fresh baked goods, alcoholic (& non-) beverages, and more to enjoy during your stay or as you continue on your journey. AMENITIES: we offer a hot outdoor shower & sink, as well as an outhouse with a composting toilet. Each campsite has a firepit and a picnic table. CAMPSITE DETAILS: We currently have 2 campsites open. They are located in meadows with beautiful views of the First Branch Valley and Chelsea village. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary, and you are always welcome to hike up to your site. The site is spacious and private. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: We also run Free Verse Farm Shop (OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm), a local grocery, café, and apothecary to serve our community and visitors to the area, while supporting local farms and artisans. You can also pre-order online (shop.freeversefarm.com) to pick up in store or ship your order around the USA. The village of Chelsea hosts a weekly summer farmers market May-September on Fridays from 3-6pm (mid-May through September). In downtown Chelsea there is gas station (110 Quickstop), two town commons, a small library, and a general store (Will's Store), and a farm stand (Chicken Wiggle Farm). Within 20-45 minutes of our farm you can reach the larger towns of Montpelier (state capital), South Royalton, Randolph, Woodstock, White River Junction, and the Upper Valley Region (Dartmouth College), all of which offer a wide variety of attractions and services. Upon your arrival, you will be given a welcome packet with more detailed information about our area, and we'll be happy to provide you with any other tips you're looking for. We look forward to hosting Hipcampers and sharing our love of this land, and our region, with all who visit. We can't wait to meet you! -Taylor & Misha *VISIT our Farm Shop (shop.freeversefarm.com) in Chelsea to stock up on our herbal goods, fresh produce, baked goods, adult beverages, and other provisions. You can order online for pickup at the Farm Shop or ship your order anywhere in the USA. **TAG @freeversefarm in your photos on Instagram! We love to see your shots from the farm!
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Mountain Home Tent Sites

3. Mountain Home Tent Sites

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3.6mi from Chelsea · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Mountain home tent sites sits on a nearly 200 acre historic hill farm in Tunbridge, VT. If you are looking for a quiet, private, and breath taking space to camp, look no further! Over the years the farm has undergone many changes, but dairy farming has been a consistent activity. Still actively farmed as Fledgling Farmstead, our farm is home to cows, sheep, chickens, goats, fruit trees, and a veggie and herb CSA and farm store. We also host workshops and on-farm events including the annual music, arts and food festival called Fledge Fest held at the camp site location each summer. Find more information on our website! The forest is actively managed for firewood and saw logs. The land is incredibly diverse from a high exposed hill top to a deep a forested mountain brook and everything in between. Come pitch your tent on a remote hill top surrounded by amazing views and nearly two hundred acres of diverse forests and pasture lands. The camp sites are private from each other with a large common area at the top of the hill with a fire pit, lean-to shelter, outhouse complex with water for hand washing (seasonally available) and sweeping views of the Green Mountains. There are trails for hiking and mountain biking (no dirt bikes or ATV's) all over the farm and a beautiful brook in a sheltered mountain valley. Just a 5 minute drive to the bottom of the hill is the first branch of White River; a beautiful clean river for swimming and fishing crossed by multiple covered bridges that lead to the farm. We hope you will come visit the farm and enjoy the remote mountainous beauty of Tunbridge!
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Allis State Park

4. Allis State Park

State park 10mi from Chelsea · 15 sites
Discover Allis State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
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Silver Lake State Park

5. Silver Lake State Park

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State park 19mi from Chelsea · 39 sites
Discover Silver Lake State Park's serene waters and lush trails.
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90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

6. 90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

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5.2mi from Chelsea · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our private access 90-acres in Brookfield, Vermont. This off-grid, carry-in/carry-out property offers open fields, wooded areas, and 2,700 feet of brook frontage—ideal for boondocking, group camping, and nature exploration. Enjoy hours of walking, hiking, and exploring across diverse terrain. Bring canoes, kayaks, or small inflatables to paddle the on-site brook, or venture 7 miles to the White River for tubing and day-long float trips. Campfires are permitted unless restricted by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation. Fires must be safe, attended, and fully extinguished—no trash burning or fire pit use during active fire bans. Please respect the land: pack out all trash, gear, and personal items. No littering, dumping, or abandoned property. Porta-potties for group events are available upon request for an additional fee—please coordinate in advance.
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Dome@Meadows

7. Dome@Meadows

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6.4mi from Chelsea · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
If you're searching for a scenic campground with stunning views of the White River and hills, dome@meadows is the perfect place for you. This campground features a variety of open field spots for both tent and RV campers, all offering breathtaking waterfront views. Additionally, you'll have access to restrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. Situated in the charming village of Tunbridge, VT, dome@meadows is close to the World's Fair, which takes place in September. Take advantage of the opportunity to explore nearby attractions and learn about the fascinating history of Tunbridge and its people. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, your vacation promises to be filled with fun and natural country beauty. And the best part? At dome@meadows, you can witness incredible sunsets from the comfort of your cozy spot, whether that means lounging around the campfire or relaxing in a hammock. So, book your stay now and get ready for a vacation you'll never forget. Please note that our property is an open meadow hay farm with easy access to Route 110 VT and local town attractions, and is not all secluded or remote. Ensure the property's location meets your camping preferences before booking.
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Fair Valley Camping

8. Fair Valley Camping

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7mi from Chelsea · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
You will be camping on the grounds of the Tunbridge World's Fair, there are multiple spaces for all sizes of RV's with electrical hookups and water with easy access and parking. Restrooms and showers available. Beautiful site with the First Branch of the White River passing through and 2 covered bridges within walking distance. Half mile dirt track for running or biking. Your site may be adjusted to better accommodate you depending on whatever else may be going on at the grounds, this will be discussed when you book.
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Riverfront Campground

9. Riverfront Campground

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(27)
8.7mi from Chelsea · 1 site · Tent, RV
Once a stream-fed sawmill, this tented camp site is a large private camp surrounded by water on 2 sides so it's cool on hot summer days, and a perfect spot to relax and unwind to the sound of the water rushing over the rocks under a blanket of stars. You can walk up the street to a local farm store for delicious local groceries or go hiking and foraging in the woods of the local town forest up the street. Learn more about this land: Our camp is a private grassy lot on a brook with plenty of privacy surrounded by a forest. We provide a large 6-8 person covered dome tent, one covered food prep table area, electricity, a cooking/ fire pit, pet enclosure and an outhouse. We have tiki torch fuel and firewood for sale. Max # of guests is 10 total. We really don't have the space for any pull-behind trailers other than very tiny units and ask that guests be 16 or older as we are on the water.
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Ricker Pond State Park

10. Ricker Pond State Park

State park 20mi from Chelsea · 32 sites
Discover Ricker Pond State Park's serene beauty and outdoor adventures.
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Green Mountain National Forest

11. Green Mountain National Forest

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National forest 71mi from Chelsea · 123 sites
A peaceful woodland in the heart of New England filled with outdoor fun.
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White Mountain National Forest

12. White Mountain National Forest

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National forest 51mi from Chelsea · 833 sites
Find a variety of hiking trails, camping experiences, and scenic views in this New England forest.
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Stillwater State Park

13. Stillwater State Park

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State park 22mi from Chelsea · 62 sites
A peaceful lakeside park offering camping, hiking, mountain biking, and water fun.
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Sugar Shack

14. Sugar Shack

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9.8mi from Chelsea · 1 site
We have an authentic sugar shack nestled on a 100 plus acre property that hosts fields, streams and mountain forests. We offer great views plenty of quiet off grid glamping experiences. We are offering a bed and breakfast set up. Which provides a hot or cold breakfast to you door, we will even pack it to go for an early morning adventure. There is a complete picnic area with gas grill, and burner ( with pots, pans, tea kettle, coffee press and utensils) if you like to cook. There is a small library, chess back gammon, cards and dominoes. There are plenty of miles of dirty roads to explore mountain biking or hiking. The white river is near by for fly fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing. There is a private fire pit area to sip a cocktail, enjoy a s’more or just relax on the couch and experience the firefly’s. There is also plenty of water at our two water stations and a private out house for your cabin. We are less than an hour away from some of the best VT tourist spots.
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Four Springs Farm, Campground & Learning Center

15. Four Springs Farm, Campground & Learning Center

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(209)
10mi from Chelsea · 5 sites
Four Springs Farm is a working organic farm on a beautiful west-facing hillside in central Vermont. Walk-in tent camping sites are tucked away in private corners of the farm a reasonable distance from the parking areas. The centrally located Wash Houses have toilets and hot showers. A picnic pavilion, which has a spectacular view of the valley and the hills of the Green Mtns, is available for group gatherings and celebrations and has a sink area for guests to use. Visitors are invited to tag-along-on-chores and meet the poultry sharing the farm with all of us and explore the seventy acres of paths, fields, streams, and woods. Guests will be dazzled by star-studded skies, treated to spectacular sunsets, and entertained by the farm cat Luna. The farm is mosquito free but inhabited by millions of fireflies. It's nature's playground at her best. Our season opens the last weekend in April and closes around the end of October. Wildflower Tent Site is a mowed area in one corner of a hillside field. Hammock campers would have a woods location for their use. It is located near the Wash Houses with it's own back door path, Watercress Crossing, over a small stream. There are no lights on the farm and this open spot is perfect for star gazing. There is a 10 x 12 foot tent platform, picnic table and fire pit. Morning Sunrise is the largest site and can hold ten tents easily on a relatively level grass area. It is protected from the heat of a late summer day and open to accept the first sunshine hitting the farm in the morning. Groups of multiple families, friends celebrating a special occasion, cycling groups and scouting organizations as well as individuals use this site to be slightly set apart from the heart of the farm activities. There is a picnic table and a firepit with space around it for a gang. Hidden Meadow is the most isolated and smallest tent site accessed by it's own bridge and unseen from most of the farm. Though not in the woods it feels tucked away and is ideal for couples or singles as it has room for only one tent ( on a 10 x 12 foot platform) and has a picnic table and fire pit. Maximum guests- three. Plum Corner as indicated by it's name is accessed along a path through the plum orchard. It is tucked up next to an old barn site with a stately old yellow birch defining the corner. It is ideal for families because of it's spaciousness and multiple tent options. There is one tent platform - 10 x 12 feet, a picnic table and fire pit.
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Field and Forest

16. Field and Forest

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(30)
10mi from Chelsea · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
This land is the home to Brad and Sarah, cats, gardens and a variety of wildlife. It is here that we run Roots School, a wilderness earth skills school, instructing adults and youth alike. The land has over a half a mile of river frontage and several streams, a beautiful varied forest, rambling topography, and plenty of wildlife. Many lessons in tracking may be found as whitetails, moose, black bear, fishers, bobcats, porcupine, coyotes, foxes, mink, ermine, snowshoe hare, wild turkey, and ruffled grouse, are seen and tracked. Often times we are also lucky enough to catch a hawk circling the pasture and to hear the barred owls calls in the darkness of night. The diversity of plants, trees, and animals make this an ideal place to study and grow, or simply hang out in and experience.
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Camping Near Millstone Trails

17. Camping Near Millstone Trails

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11mi from Chelsea · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Located 1/4 mile from Millstone Trails, the renowned mountain biking destination. Ride from your tent to the trails in no time. Also adjacent to miles of epic gravel roads perfect for gravel biking. 10 minutes from downtown Barre City, yet with a completely rural feel. Sites are on large grass lawn under open sky; multiple sites available. Can accommodate tent camping and small RVs/vans. Composting outhouse toilet facilities. Rock circle firepit with benches for communal use. Hose bib on house available for water supply. No smoking or pets. Campsites in the woods coming soon!
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A-Frame Retreat In The Woods

18. A-Frame Retreat In The Woods

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(27)
12mi from Chelsea · 1 site
Our property is located on a hillside above the White River in beautiful South Royalton, VT. The town center is a quick 5 minute drive away with shops and restaurants. Bingham Road is a deadend dirt road with friendly neighbors and lots of dogs and wildlife to enjoy. Also on the property is our small home, vegetable garden and orchard, and many walking trails through the woods. There is only one campsite on the property which has privacy from the main house. There is a small, spring-fed pond for the adventurous, lots of hammocks, wild berries galore in August, and beautiful fall foliage.
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Willoughby Farm Animal Rescue

19. Willoughby Farm Animal Rescue

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12mi from Chelsea · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We are a 107-acre forest and farm animal rescue in Vermont. Sleep near the sheep, alpacas, donkeys, and potbellied pigs when you pitch your tent or park your camper on our farm. 2027 CAMP FOR FREE WEEKENDS • April 30-May 2 • September 17-19 Volunteer for the weekend and make a real difference in the lives of our rescued animals. To participate, message us with your email address or register through our All Events page. OUR CAMPSITES Reserve the Group Site to stay in the middle of the action. No group is required. Nearby sites share a community fire ring, making it easy to meet other campers. No tent or RV? Stay in The Greenhouse, a working greenhouse that becomes a unique glamping space at night. Want more privacy? Choose Buddha North or Grandmother Pine, our forest Tent Deck sites. Each includes a picnic table, private fire ring, and commercial-grade park grill. They feel remote but are less than a five-minute walk from your car. Looking for something more spectacular? Hike a half-mile to the Big Sky Tent Deck and enjoy an incredible vista. NEED GEAR OR SUPPLIES? We rent tents, propane stoves, water containers, cast-iron grill baskets and griddles, an Anker Portable Power Station, kerosene heaters, and more. We sell charcoal, propane, and Mimikai Tick Repellent Spray, which is scientifically proven to be as effective as DEET while remaining nontoxic and DEET-free. MORE ABOUT US We are a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit. When you camp, rent equipment, or take a tour, 100% of what you pay goes directly toward caring for and feeding our animals. Thank you for supporting neglected, abused, and abandoned farm animals. Want a closer look? Sign up for a Farm Tour and enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience. You can even learn Tai Chi during your stay. Skip the crowded commercial campground where tents are packed together like sardines. You will not have people constantly walking or biking past your site and inspecting your setup. You might, however, have a curious donkey or alpaca stop by. CHECK-IN: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please arrive during this window. Extensions are available for $15 in advance or $30 upon arrival.
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Sunnybrook Farm

20. Sunnybrook Farm

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13mi from Chelsea · 1 site · Tent, RV
One of the oldest properties in town the Day Homestead (as it is known) dates back hundreds of years and our house was built in 1810. It was run as a successful trout farm of 70+ years. Learn more about this land: We have two sites on our historic Vermont trout farm.  The first site sits near our post and beam "run in" horse barn.  It's a very flat site with easy road access and has 30 AMP electric service and we can provide potable water to fill up your tank. The second site sits a little further back (also very easy access) and closer to Quation Brook. It is better suited for boondocking as it is a little ways from the 30 AMP outlets. Again water is available. Our farm is very rural but close (2 miles) to interstate 89 with a well stocked country store in town. It's a  quiet setting near the gardens and a small stream. We are a small hobby farm that grows and sells produce to local coops.  We also produce and sell Vermont maple syrup and salsa.
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