The best star host campgrounds near Island Pond, Vermont

Looking to go camping near Island Pond, Vermont? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for finding the perfect campsite. With over 889 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the ideal accommodation. From cozy cabins to spacious RV sites, Hipcamp has it all. And with an average price per night of just $40 and options as low as $5, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary with 578 reviews, In-Tents Camping @ Serene Acres with 170 reviews, and Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat with 132 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and trash facilities. And for those who love wildlife watching, snow sports, and whitewater paddling, Island Pond, Vermont has it all. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Island Pond

Looking to go camping near Island Pond, Vermont? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for finding the perfect campsite. With over 889 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the ideal accommodation. From cozy cabins to spacious RV sites, Hipcamp has it all. And with an average price per night of just $40 and options as low as $5, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites in the area, like Sacred Nectar Sanctuary with 578 reviews, In-Tents Camping @ Serene Acres with 170 reviews, and Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat with 132 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and trash facilities. And for those who love wildlife watching, snow sports, and whitewater paddling, Island Pond, Vermont has it all. Start planning your camping adventure today!

99% (4K) • 170 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Island Pond

1. Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

100%

(70)

34mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Tent, RV

Learn more about this land: Vermont northern woods camping overlooking a large beaver pond. Perfect wild-life habitat for birdwatching, deer, moose and bear. Pedal boat amongst the beaver lodges or just watch from our fully screened in shelter. Enjoy evenings cooking or just standing around the fire pit - wood available on site $5 bundle. There is a small griddle for cooking. Great areas nearby for bicycling, swimming, boating and kayaking. Some of Vermont's greatest breweries just a short drive away. Camping at its best! Very private location - large space so bring your RV, tent or sleep under the stars!

2. Zen Cabin

100%

(118)

27mi from Island Pond · 2 sites · Lodging

Learn more about this land: Tiny cabin, very cozy, super comfy bed, sheets provided, seasonally priced propane heat, outhouse toilet, fire-pit, outdoor picnic table, great view, added bonus cabin has Vermont made mediation cushions, and yoga mat.

3. Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT

99%

(150)

33mi from Island Pond · 1 site · Tent, RV

You have your choice of camping with your van or small RV, small trailer or tent, in a level, forested area (not lakeside) with picnic table and fire pit, or tenting lakeside with water views, picnic table and fire pit, or both! You have access to both, one reservation comes with both spots, so you can enjoy the lakeside regardless of where you sleep. Vehicles cannot reach the tent site, it is a steep trail about a 150 feet. Although our campsite is near the lake, you cannot drive to the water from the campsite. It is a steep, short hike down to the water. There is one canoe at the campsite you are free to use or bring your own canoes, kayaks and/ or paddle boards to enjoy the superb water. There are no motor boats on the lake, so the paddling and swimming is great. There are three private homes on the lake, adjacent to where your site it located so we ask that no loud partying, play music only quietly and no generators. There are no campers on either side of your campsite, we only offer one, campsite. There is a nice, clean outhouse and no other amenities (Tier D in HipCamp-speak). No on-site water but it can be obtained at our house, just ask. We have a dog on the property, who is friendly and off leash. If having a dog come visit would be a problem for you, please don't make a reservation. If you plan on bringing a dog please let us know. No more than two dogs allowed.

4. Smugglers Notch RV Village

96%

(14)

48mi from Island Pond · 44 sites · RVs

At Smugglers Notch RV Village Vermont, we offer 60 full hookup sites nestled in the wilderness, providing all the comforts of home with water, sewer, and power connections. Start your day surrounded by the serene Green Mountains, sipping a warm cup of coffee at your own picnic table. When it’s time to unwind after a long day of adventure, retreat to your site and gather around the fire pit, creating cherished memories beneath the starlit sky. Immerse yourself in the true essence of the outdoors at Smugglers Notch RV Village Vermont. Come, make yourself at home at Smugglers Notch RV Village, where every amenity is designed with your peace and pleasure in mind.

5. Little Sister's Campsite

97%

(15)

14mi from Island Pond · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

As private as private gets but only 6 miles to Newport Vt. There is a creek and a one acre pond (20 feet deep). It is all mixed hard and softwoods. It has some magnificent old growth trees 100 foot tall. There is a good rd that my friend has used with his Lincoln. Most any vehicle (car or Pickup)can get to the site. It gets a little tricky if you are pulling a trailer. A small one is OK but a large one - not so much....... The rd goes 1/2 mile to the rear of the land. Moose, deer and other critters visit too. We live 1/2 mile away from where you enter the woodlot. Our house is on Brownington Pond (200+ acres) & campers can use this site for swimming, boating & fishing. For more info call 863220 5881 Excellent drinking water is available from the hose at our house. Fires are allowed and we supply the firewood at no extra charge.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Hanna

October 2025

25 ft Class C

2 nights at Smugglers Notch RV Village

Great campground with clean facilities. Fantastic communication and recommendations from Will the host 😊

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Shelby

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

Very nice place and people. Beautiful area! We enjoyed the area to ourselves!

Lisa

October 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Notch RV Village

Perfect location if you plan on visiting surrounding cities, like Stowe. Camp site was well taken care of. The owner is extremely knowledgeable about the area and gave several recommendations for activities and dining ahead of the visit for planning. All around really nice dude! Multiple showers/flushable toilets available. Dog friendly. Many guests but was very quiet, which was great. Bathroom could be a bit cleaner/welcoming...but it is camping and I'm always grateful just to have access to utilities. Over all, nice stay.

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Alison

October 2025

3 nights at Zen Cabin

This was my second stay at the Zen Cabin. I just love the peace that surrounds the whole property. The cabin is very comfortable and there's a nice propane stove to keep it warm. I can't say enough about how good the well water is. For me, this is the perfect place to disconnect with the chaos of the world and connect with nature. Beautiful!

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Casey

October 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Notch RV Village

Easy to find, plenty of space to get into my spot. Easy, solid hook ups and large, clean shower house. Would stay here again for sure!

Shealyn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

We absolutely loved our stay at Julie and Jim's land with our pups! The property was beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly private. There was so much to do, from exploring the trails through the woods to relaxing by the water. We especially loved taking out the little pedal boat for a spin. Julie and Jim truly thought of everything to make the stay comfortable, and the bathroom was the best one we have seen on hipcamp yet. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, and we will definitley be back!

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Sahana

October 2025

30 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Notch RV Village

Wonderful campsite despite some disruptive neighbours. The location was great and our host was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and catered some recommendations towards our interest. Wish we spent more time here !

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Ed

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

This Hipcamp sight was by far the best sight we have ever stayed on. They go above and beyond and absolutely are inspirational with what they have done . It was completely peaceful easy to get to with well marked directions. The grounds were manicured and they had everything we needed to be comfortable. They were very friendly and walked out to meet us after we arrived as if we were old friends. On a scale of 1-5 I give it a six. Perhaps the first sight we have stayed on we could not find anything to improve upon.

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Ashley

October 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Smugglers Notch RV Village

This spot was 10/10! As a solo female traveling with just her dog I felt completely safe here. Everyone else staying was very kind and Will was fantastic! The bathrooms were clean and it was in the perfect location to be able to drive through smugglers notch multiple times to get to Stowe! I would definitely stay here again!

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Abbey

October 2025

25 ft campervan

1 night at Smugglers Notch RV Village

Will was super welcoming, accommodating, and responsive. He gave us some great local recommendations for around the area. His campground had beautiful views and was the perfect location to explore Smuggler’s Notch. Bathrooms and showers were very clean. The campground was well taken care of. Would stay here again!

View of the Reservoir from the top of the trail leading to the lower site

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Arley

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT

We loved Elisa’s tent site beautifully located gorgeous lake amazing swimming canoeing if desired beautiful trails for hiking close to scenic towns we would highly recommend this spot for anyone to stay!

Zinnia

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

This is a great camping site! Very quiet, private, and scenic. There was nice fall color during our visit. Lots of open space too! We were just here for a short weekend and I felt very safe as a solo female camper with my dog. The owner was available if I had questions and saved me a long trip to Walmart by recommending a local store I could go to when I needed to replace some gear that broke. She also had wifi information available so I could check in with people and get directions periodically during my stay. I would usually do that when I walked back towards the house for the bathroom or shower. It’s a couple minute walk from the back of the property where the campsite is. The shower was really lovely in the afternoons since it did get hot during the day during my visit. Because it was so private and the weather was nice we ended up leaving the rain guard off the tent and sleeping in the moonlight which was beautiful. We did swing by Stowe during our visit to walk the recreation path which wasn’t too far (although it felt so loud and bustling after being at the quiet campsite!) and we also went the other direction to Hardwick, Danville, and Dog Mountain in St Johnsbury. We also heard some barred owls while we were there (and lots and lots of geese!)

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KYLE

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Zen Cabin

Peaceful evening. Cabin equipped with the things we needed. Rustic but in a good way. Found plenty of firewood around to use for the night. Bed was comfy. Nice family and very welcoming. Getty (food and store) up the road was worth a stop too.

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Susan

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Smugglers Notch RV Village

The owner of the campground was very kind and helpful. He really wanted to make sure we had a really good stay. The campground was easy to get in and out of and the sites were level with convenient hook ups. We would love to return here

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Charles

October 2025

10 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Smugglers Notch RV Village

Awesome camping experience! Host was very helpful with lots of tips on things to do and see in the area.

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Anna

October 2025

8 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

It’s a truly beautiful spot. Very quiet. Loads of stars on a clear night. There are neat little trails and signs and different spots to hang out and relax. 10/10.

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Nicholas

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT

This is an incredible site! Having access to the lake is incredible and the views all around this area are awesome. Sites were well equipped with fire pits and tables, and the outhouse was clean and comfortable. Elisa’s directions were very accurate and easy to follow. She was very responsive and more than accommodating. Zero complaints, we had a great stay.

Mark

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Group trip

3 nights at Bumpa's Camp - experience true VT!

Hands down this is our favorite Hipcamp! Amazing location and even more amazing hosts. Already looking forward to next year's visit!

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ruthie

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Zen Cabin

Such a lovely spot, felt secluded and calm but also was close to many fun things (farmers market, Cabot cheese festival, bread and puppet)! Great amenities and the cabin was perfect.

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Seth

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Zen Cabin

We had a great stay at the Zen Cabin. The cute little cabin was just as advertised. Mitchell welcomed us and made sure we were all set. The temperature was forecasted to dip in to the 30s and he made sure the heater was working so we would be comfortable. It was a nice sleep after a fun wedding down the road. My wife and I enjoyed a crisp morning overlooking the field while we drank our coffee and looked at the cows who came to say hi. We only had a short stay, but it was clear that Mitchell and the Zen Cabin are a great little find in Northern Vermont.