93% (945) • 59 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Island Pond
Foote Brook Cabin
1. Foote Brook Cabin
100%
(2)
41mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
This cabin was made for people who wander and pay attention. For the ones who move through the world with curiosity, whether on two wheels, in muddy boots, or with a sketchbook in hand. It was built for trail riders and daydreamers, tired legs and open minds. For those who hike for the view and linger for the stillness. Who chase light, collect stories, and know the quiet magic of a good cup of coffee, a clean bed, and the sound of a brook at night.
If that sounds like you, welcome. Foote Brook Cabin is a soft place to land.
Tucked in the woods, 3 miles outside the village of Johnson, this off-grid hideaway invites you to unplug without roughing it. There is no WiFi, no plumbing, and no buzzing appliances. Instead, you get a full-sized memory foam bed with fresh linens, solar and battery lights, a Jackery power bank to charge your phone, firewood, and a little kitchen setup with everything you need to cook a meal. There’s clean drinking water, real dishes, a Coleman stove, and a composting outhouse that is tidy, private, and surprisingly pleasant.
You can walk in, pedal in, or drive in. If you are biking the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, I can meet you in town and bring you and your gear up to the cabin.
Pets are welcome as long as they are well behaved and come with a human who will clean up after them.
Johnson is just a short stroll from the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail trailhead and has everything you didn’t know you needed. A coffee shop and a tea house for whatever kind of caffeine emergency you are having. A grocery store that carries a little bit of everything. Chinese takeout. A laundromat. A sit-down spot for a warm meal. Johnson Woolen Mills and Vermont Flannel for souvenirs that feel like hugs. Butternut Mountain Farm Store for some tasty VT treats. There are also 2 covered bridges, local art, maple syrup, friendly neighbors, half dozen swimming holes, and a surprising number of Little Free Libraries for a town this size.
This is not just a place to sleep. It is a chance to reset, breathe deep, and remember why you came to Vermont in the first place.
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from
$90
/ night
Dandy weed cottage
2. Dandy weed cottage
98%
(23)
8.4mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy our very livable tiny home on 11.75 acres, complete with a babbling brook, springtime waterfall, Mountain Views, large flat lawn with fire pit, and pure serenity.
Just 19 miles away is majestic lake willoughby and endless hiking at your toes!
The great Vermont corn maze is about an hour south and is an awesome day of fun with family.
Take a ride north to the Vermont lavender farm in derby, where the views will literally take your breath away.
World famous kingdom trails bike system in East Burke is a beautiful 35 minute drive south, be sure to check them out if you’re a savvy on two wheels
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$158
/ night
Froggy Acres
3. Froggy Acres
97%
(15)
21mi from Island Pond · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
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!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$25
/ night
Lakefront Cabin
4. Lakefront Cabin
31mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Lake front cabin on pristine Lake Eden with over 135 feet of private lake shore all for yourselves! The water has a gradual slope for those looking to swim and play. We provide kayaks, a canoe, and water toys for you to use. This summer cabin is at the end of a private drive filled with lots of rustic charm and basic amenities. The wrap around screen porch is the jewel of the house.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$195
/ night
Vermont Rustic Retreat
5. Vermont Rustic Retreat
100%
(21)
34mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Gorgeous views and rustic cabin retreat in rural Cabot, Vermont. You will love the quiet 13 acre property with pond and outdoor fire grill. 192 square ft cabin with porch for sitting and viewing spectacular sunsets. The cabin has a futon sofa for two, a woodstove (wood supplied), large cooler, 5-gallon water jug filled, T.V., portolet and outhouse, two burner campstove, dishes, utensils, and fresh vegetables and berries when in season. (lots of wood for campfires and wood stove, pots and pans and cooking utensils, electricity, propane for cook stove and good cell service, bike, cross country ski and canoe rental optional)
Fantastic gravel roads for cycling, nearby Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, mountain biking nearby at Kingdom Trails and Craftsbury Outdoor Center, endless local hiking trails, canoeing at nearby Peacham Pond and Green River Resevoir. Winter activities - cross country skiing on Cabot Winter Trails, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond.
Short drive to Hill Farmstead Brewery (world class microbrewery), Jasper Hill cheese caves (also award winning), home of Cabot Creamery, Cabot's own The Den for live music and microbrews, restaurants, coffee shops and local organic foods at coop in nearby Hardwick. 30 minute drive to capital city Montpelier and St. Johnsbury. Nichols ledge and pond, Joes Pond in Cabot. State Park Green River Reservoir not too far away. Dog Mountain for pets near St. Johnsbury.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$100
/ night
93% (945) • 59 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Island Pond
Foote Brook Cabin
1. Foote Brook Cabin
100%
(2)
41mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
This cabin was made for people who wander and pay attention. For the ones who move through the world with curiosity, whether on two wheels, in muddy boots, or with a sketchbook in hand. It was built for trail riders and daydreamers, tired legs and open minds. For those who hike for the view and linger for the stillness. Who chase light, collect stories, and know the quiet magic of a good cup of coffee, a clean bed, and the sound of a brook at night.
If that sounds like you, welcome. Foote Brook Cabin is a soft place to land.
Tucked in the woods, 3 miles outside the village of Johnson, this off-grid hideaway invites you to unplug without roughing it. There is no WiFi, no plumbing, and no buzzing appliances. Instead, you get a full-sized memory foam bed with fresh linens, solar and battery lights, a Jackery power bank to charge your phone, firewood, and a little kitchen setup with everything you need to cook a meal. There’s clean drinking water, real dishes, a Coleman stove, and a composting outhouse that is tidy, private, and surprisingly pleasant.
You can walk in, pedal in, or drive in. If you are biking the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, I can meet you in town and bring you and your gear up to the cabin.
Pets are welcome as long as they are well behaved and come with a human who will clean up after them.
Johnson is just a short stroll from the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail trailhead and has everything you didn’t know you needed. A coffee shop and a tea house for whatever kind of caffeine emergency you are having. A grocery store that carries a little bit of everything. Chinese takeout. A laundromat. A sit-down spot for a warm meal. Johnson Woolen Mills and Vermont Flannel for souvenirs that feel like hugs. Butternut Mountain Farm Store for some tasty VT treats. There are also 2 covered bridges, local art, maple syrup, friendly neighbors, half dozen swimming holes, and a surprising number of Little Free Libraries for a town this size.
This is not just a place to sleep. It is a chance to reset, breathe deep, and remember why you came to Vermont in the first place.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$90
/ night
Dandy weed cottage
2. Dandy weed cottage
98%
(23)
8.4mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Enjoy our very livable tiny home on 11.75 acres, complete with a babbling brook, springtime waterfall, Mountain Views, large flat lawn with fire pit, and pure serenity.
Just 19 miles away is majestic lake willoughby and endless hiking at your toes!
The great Vermont corn maze is about an hour south and is an awesome day of fun with family.
Take a ride north to the Vermont lavender farm in derby, where the views will literally take your breath away.
World famous kingdom trails bike system in East Burke is a beautiful 35 minute drive south, be sure to check them out if you’re a savvy on two wheels
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$158
/ night
Froggy Acres
3. Froggy Acres
97%
(15)
21mi from Island Pond · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging
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!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$25
/ night
Lakefront Cabin
4. Lakefront Cabin
31mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Lake front cabin on pristine Lake Eden with over 135 feet of private lake shore all for yourselves! The water has a gradual slope for those looking to swim and play. We provide kayaks, a canoe, and water toys for you to use. This summer cabin is at the end of a private drive filled with lots of rustic charm and basic amenities. The wrap around screen porch is the jewel of the house.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$195
/ night
Vermont Rustic Retreat
5. Vermont Rustic Retreat
100%
(21)
34mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Lodging
Gorgeous views and rustic cabin retreat in rural Cabot, Vermont. You will love the quiet 13 acre property with pond and outdoor fire grill. 192 square ft cabin with porch for sitting and viewing spectacular sunsets. The cabin has a futon sofa for two, a woodstove (wood supplied), large cooler, 5-gallon water jug filled, T.V., portolet and outhouse, two burner campstove, dishes, utensils, and fresh vegetables and berries when in season. (lots of wood for campfires and wood stove, pots and pans and cooking utensils, electricity, propane for cook stove and good cell service, bike, cross country ski and canoe rental optional)
Fantastic gravel roads for cycling, nearby Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, mountain biking nearby at Kingdom Trails and Craftsbury Outdoor Center, endless local hiking trails, canoeing at nearby Peacham Pond and Green River Resevoir. Winter activities - cross country skiing on Cabot Winter Trails, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond.
Short drive to Hill Farmstead Brewery (world class microbrewery), Jasper Hill cheese caves (also award winning), home of Cabot Creamery, Cabot's own The Den for live music and microbrews, restaurants, coffee shops and local organic foods at coop in nearby Hardwick. 30 minute drive to capital city Montpelier and St. Johnsbury. Nichols ledge and pond, Joes Pond in Cabot. State Park Green River Reservoir not too far away. Dog Mountain for pets near St. Johnsbury.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$100
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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David
December 2025
3 nights at Vermont Rustic Retreat
Kathleen and John’s cabin is a treasure. It’s exactly as cozy and beautiful as the pictures suggest, and well stocked with the essentials for a comfortable stay. I spent 4 days in December there during consistent snow fall and high winds and never suffered for it. There was ample wood for the stove and fresh water. It was an ideal setting for my trip.
And beyond all that, the hosts were extremely thoughtful and caring, even going so far to help me unstuck my car from the unforgiving vermont snowscape.
I can’t recommend it enough. 10/10
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Colleen
November 2025
2 nights at Vermont Rustic Retreat
The view is beautiful! We were lucky to have arrived after a few inches of snow had fallen and it stayed on the trees the whole time we were there-it was absolutely gorgeous! We saw deer cross the road, heard owls and coyotes. Trails at the end of the road. As it states the cabin is small but Kathleen made excellent use of the space and 2 adults in there was just fine. Very cozy, more than enough wood to keep the woodstove going and have campfires. Everything you need is already provided. Was cloudy when we were there but on a clear night it would be a fantastic place to stargaze. Kathleen was a wonderful hostess. Very accommodating, very responsive and just a sweetheart all around.
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alla
October 2025
With pets
We loved staying at Kathleen’s place! The cabin is very private, feels completely safe, and the view is fantastic. Everything was very clean and nicely organized, and the minute you arrive you have everything you need. Even though the weather was cold, we stayed cozy and warm thanks to the wood stove, which was surprisingly efficient. The kindling and firewood were fully stocked as well, making the stay easy and comfortable. A wonderful experience overall! Thank you:)
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Julie
October 2025
With pets
Staying at Kathleen’s cabin was exactly the place we needed to unwind and enjoy Vermont at its fullest. The cabin has the most amazing view on the valley. It’s really well equipped and has everything you need.
Kathleen was super communicative and even helped us find the cabin in the dark (we missed the sign). We stayed there with our dachshund who loved running around and feeling free outside of the city!
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Jillian
October 2025
With pets
We enjoyed our northern VT glamping experience in this cozy rustic cabin. I took advantage of the appliances and made coffee each morning and kept some local cabot cheese and salami in the fridge for snacking between adventures. The dogs loved the porch and grounds. We did have an animal having itself a time one night under the cabin which woke me up (just in case you have a noise sensitive pup) but the second night it was quiet! We enjoyed a local hike and hill farmstead brewery during our stay. Close to local ponds for paddling too if that’s your preference. I didn’t have great service (verizon) and had to go to town for some parts of the day to respond to messages/plan next travels (downloading maps etc) so be mindful of that if you’re staying here! Overall, it was a very cozy experience and I’d definitely recommend it.
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Persis
September 2025
2 nights at Foote Brook Cabin
This is a magical, peaceful respite. The babbling Brooke is the perfect backdrop. The cabin is perfect and has everything you will need. Jenn is a very kind host and picked me and my bike up after I made a wrong turn getting to the cabin. I highly recommend this spot.
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Tony
August 2025
With pets
Such a great place! Super quiet and secluded. The building had nice amenities and was super clean and well-kept. We brought our German Shepherd who enjoyed the stay just as much as us! Kathleen was very welcoming offering us veggies from the garden and providing us with information about what to do in the area. Highly recommended! We want to go back!
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Cindy
August 2025
3 nights at Foote Brook Cabin
Enchanting, peaceful & lovely little cabin perfect for a private retreat or short getaway in the heart of stunning Vermont nature. Jenn is an amazing & welcoming host who went out of her way to make my stay extraordinary. A gem of a space - I’ll be back!
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Sarah
August 2025
With pets
I loved my stay at the rustic cabin retreat. The views were spectacular. I brought my two dogs and they had such a great time.
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Lila
July 2025
With pets
Had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Kathleen and John had some great hiking trail recommendations for us and were very nice and hospitable. The cabin was so cozy and the views were gorgeous. 10/10!!
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Marla
July 2025
Group trip
We had a great weekend at the cottage. The backyard and brook on the property are beautiful, and it was quiet, quaint, and close enough to stores and supermarkets to buy groceries. The CBD lotions and salves were such a bonus! I am giving 4 stars because the listing isn't accurate--there are no twin beds, just a queen sized air mattress and an upstairs queen bed. This did throw our sleeping arrangement off and we had to get creative with where we would all sleep. Using the shower was also tricky, and extra blankets weren't available when it was chilly at night. However, we would still all stay again, it was a very special and magical property!
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Jessica
June 2025
With pets
Nice cabin. Well stocked. The surrounding area is very quiet and pretty with trails just down the road.
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Bella
June 2025
With pets
We loved Kathleen’s property! Beautiful spot and equipped with everything you need and more ❤️
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Julie
March 2025
2 nights at Vermont Rustic Retreat
AMAZING views!!! The cabin was beautifully rustic! We typically bring all of our own gear. However, Kathleen and John had everything you could need! Their dead end road leads to beautiful trails through the tapped maple trees into a large field. Our dogs ran like crazy!! Kathleen and John were gracious enough to let us borrow their snow shoes! Very nice people and private cabin! We also checked out Hill Farmstead Brewery a short drive away, which is ranked on many levels for many beers. Thanks for the stay!
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Marco
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Vermont Rustic Retreat
We had a wonderful weekend getaway here! Such a cozy cabin with expansive views of Stowe and Mansfield, and well connected to outdoor recreation areas. The cabin itself was very comfortable with its wood burning stove and sleeper futon and was well furnished with cooking supplies and silverware. The host Kathleen was really helpful and had great recommendations for activities in the area. Highly recommend!
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Bill
March 2025
With pets
What a great place! My dog and I had a great time ! Can’t wait to go back I spring !!
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Bailey
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Vermont Rustic Retreat
We arrived just before a large snowfall and had an amazing time snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Can't say enough about the hosts! They were communicative, highly flexible, friendly, and so generous with their time, resources, and knowledge. They made sure we were safe getting there and leaving on wintery roads, let us borrow some ski gear, made sure we were warm enough, showed us the nearby ski trails, and cleared the drive for us to leave on a particularly snowy morning. You can ski right from the cabin on pristine trails and snowshoe all you want. The cabin stays warmer than others we've stayed in during the winter with a wood stove. The hosts provided plenty of drinking water and wood. Very comfortable futon. Spectacular views. Quiet, safe, private. Electricity was a welcome touch. It doesn't get better than this for a winter weekend getaway. Thank you, hosts, for everything! We hope to be back again one day!
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Joel
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Vermont Rustic Retreat
Kathleen and John were wonderful hosts! The cabin was well kept, stocked with essential supplies, and very cozy. I had a great time staying there and I’d gladly return the next chance I get!
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Pamela
January 2025
Weekend Trip to Vermont Rustic Retreat
It was perfect for my personal retreat. The pictures were exactly what I expected. It was a snowy cold weekend and I was able to keep cozy warm with the wood stove and all the wood to keep the fire burning! Great place to cross country ski in trail and blazing into the forest, woods and open space. They offered up skate for the pond and a sled too!
Kathleen and John were fabulous hosts, they made me feel like I met new friends. They respected my privacy and made sure I was comfortable, safe and warm.
Thank you!
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Veronique
December 2024
With pets
We really enjoyed our 3 days getaway at Kathleen and John's cabin. They are such genuine and warm people, we could'nt ask for a better first Hipcamp experience. They made sure we were comfortable and have everything we need. They also respected our intimity, which we appreciated a lot.
The morning after our arrival, our hosts guided us thought the cross-country ski trails surrounding their property. This was so much fun. Our labrador retriever was in paradise, running free and following fresh deer and rabbit tracks in the snow.
Their cozy cabin, once the playground of their two now adult sons, was exacly what we were looking for during our holidays/winter break. A wood stove, a stunning view over the mountains, the essential to prepare our meals and stay warm (we always bring our camping gear anyway to make sure!) and some board games and books to fill our free time.
The town of Cabot, where you will find a little grocery store, is about a 10 minutes drive and the renowed Hill Farmstead Brewey, about 30 minutes from Kathleen and John's place.
Thank you both for such a delighful time!
Hope to see you again, in the summer time perhaps.
Véronique, Olivier and Léon
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