The best camping near Johnson with climbing

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In Johnson, climbers have over 250 campsites to choose from, many right near crags, boulders, and forested ridges. You’ll pitch your tent or park your small RV in spots where granite faces catch the morning sun and trails cut straight to the best lines. Average sites run about $45 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. Top picks include ADK Mountain View (190 reviews), Willow Hill Farm and Mountains (122 reviews), and Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT (111 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—so you can wash off the chalk and sweat. Off the rock, try fishing at nearby lakes, watch for wildlife at dusk, or cool off with a swim. You’ll find campsites tucked in wooded valleys, perched by the water, and just minutes from classic routes.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Beautiful views of the Adirondack mountains.

3. ADK Saddle Hill

99%
(293)
48mi from Johnson · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Elizabethtown, NY
This was a very old dairy farm owned by the Duntley Family. Old farming equipment dispersed throughout the property. An old foundation from a sugaring house. Beautiful old rock walls. Deer and wildlife galore. Pitch your tent or bring your camper to our 150-acre working farm oasis. Beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains. Easy drive to great hiking spots. Easy access in Essex for the ferry to Vermont. Lake Placid, high peaks 30 minutes. Or just relax at your campsite with a fire. There is a water spigot to the left of the big brown metal building with easy access with the driveway in front of the building. Each site has its own outhouse, picnic table, two Adirondack chairs, fire ring with a cooking grate. Snow mobile access during winter months. Please use hashtag #saddlehill Happy Camping!
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Follow the Green Mountain Garden Bed signs to your campsite!

6. Green Mountain Garden Bed

98%
(133)
35mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Burke, VT
COMPOST TOILET and rain water catchment system AVAILABLE FOR USE! 🌳🌻🚵‍♂️🛶🏕️The field is nestled in an apple orchard among the forest. There is a small brook at the edge of the field and runs through the 39 acres.  We are minutes away from mountain biking at the Kingdom Trails, Restaurants and bars, Lake Willoughby, Fire Fly farm stand, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snow showing and vast trails. ✨👁️🌀💪🏼🌳Our vision is to create a Food Forest campground. Every penny goes toward stewarding the land! With the profits we buy more perennial food and herb plants, improve facilities and help build infrastructure. ♻️🚽🧻♻️Please note: We now have a composting toilet! Please put 2 scoops of sawdust in the bucket after you go. 🌳🦫🦆💧 Also check out the beaver duck pondbehind campsite 2! My father and the beavers have been hard at work creating waterfowl and local habitat. My father put in two wood duck nesting boxes that both have occupants :) Bill has planted smartweed, millet, buckwheat, wild rice and dwarf corn for our non human friends. Feel free to explore down there just bring some muck boots! 🍓🫐🌳⚠️Forage at your own risk and please practice sustainable foraging practices. IF you have any questions regarding sustainable foraging, we would be happy to inform you.  :) 🌱🪴🌿🌳Last fall and this spring: with last years earning we planted 3 cherry trees, 7 plum trees, 3 peach trees, 4 pears, 2 apple trees, 6 hazelberts, 4 elderberry bushes, 2 naniking cherrys, 4 gooseberries, 6 blueberry plants, 3 rose bushes, Adonis berries, 12 read berry bushes, 6 rhubarb plants, 3 high bush cranberries, 2 black walnut trees, 3 mulberry trees, 3 chestnut trees, 3 red oak trees, 4 hard kiwi vines and 3 grape vines. We look forward to grow our food forest every spring and fall season with your contributions :)! Feel free to text the number provided with any questions or requests. Enjoy your stay at The Garden Bed!
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Hogback Homestead

7. Hogback Homestead

95%
(180)
1.9mi from Johnson · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Johnson, VT
Located on 109 scenic acres, we offer beautiful campsites, as well as RV parking and canvas tents for rent. Our property borders Vermont's Long Trail, less than 1/2 mile from the gorgeous vista of Prospect Rock. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is nearby for bicycle or foot travel, and the Lamoille river is easily accessed for fishing, tubing, kayaking etc. We feature a full-size professionally built Disc Golf course, Elevation Chains, on property. Beautiful views of river and mountains and a secluded yet very accessible location make this an ideal property for camping.  Our campground features a fully functioning outdoor kitchen available to all campers.  Propane stove, running water and cutlery are provided to make food planning and prep easier.  It also features a large firepit and serves as a great center for community gatherings.  Outdoor shower (room temp only) and composting toilets also available.  Biodegradable soaps and hygiene products only please! The frogs will thank you.  Ask us about canoe and paddleboard rental! About us: At Hogback Homestead we strive to be positive stewards to our land.  We actively farm and forage, and appreciate it when our guests take interest as well.  We graze sheep, pigs and sometimes other ruminants, keep gardens and perennials, and manage our lands with the most ecological practices available to us.  We believe that a strong and thriving community is foundational to a healthy, happy life and welcome all to come visit! Ask about long term camping and internship programs as well. Arriving on site: Don't follow your GPS, as it may send you to an inaccurate location. Instead, put our address (contact us if you're unable to find it on this site) in, locate our road, and then look for the street number on our mailbox on the left as you drive uphill. Once onsite, follow the drive straight until you reach the camping area and follow signage to your site. If you have questions or need assistance we live in the cabin with the blue roof and can usually be found around there.
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90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

8. 90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

94%
(9)
45mi from Johnson · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Brookfield, VT
Welcome to our 90-acre former farmstead 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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Willow Hill Farm and Mountains

9. Willow Hill Farm and Mountains

93%
(289)
45mi from Johnson · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · Keeseville, NY
Willow Hill Farm is a family-run working horse farm. We train , teach, board horses, and run a day camp. We had a resident camp for 40 years. We have mountains in our backyard and the Au Sable River with world class fishing bordering our meadow for a half mile. Great swimming there, also! We are 45 minutes from Lake Placid and 30 minutes from Plattsburgh. Montreal and Burlington, VT are a 1.5 hour drive. Lake Champlain is 15 minutes away. Hiking, boating, and swimming are all close, and riding lessons are available on the farm. Most hip camp sites are near where resident campers stayed. There are two sleeping cabins with many bunks. Each has two small rooms where a counselor slept and one large room. There are screened windows with shutters on all sides and screen doors without locks on each end. There are electrical outlets and over head lights in the cabins. We have plans to improve the cabins. Past the cabins is the Green with 4 loose stone firepits. Across from the cabins is the shower house with four hot showers, sink, and toilets. Showers and toilets have closed stalls. Currently, the water system is above ground and will not work in freezing temps. We have installed an outhouse for year round use. All water is from our excellent well. On each side of the former(closed) dining are spots. There are electrical outlets on the outside of the dining hall. People with campers may like to park in the riding arena near the barnyard. There are outlets, but no toilets. Good water is available from the barns. Lovely views of sky and mountains! We also have a beautiful 50 acre field with a household type outlet, but no well. There is an outhouse there. Excellent sky viewing here. This is where we jump and train our horses. Horses may be turned out in this field.
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Little Sister's Campsite

11. Little Sister's Campsite

97%
(15)
31mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Newport, VT
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.
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Maple Rock Hollow

12. Maple Rock Hollow

100%
(8)
7.3mi from Johnson · 2 sites · Lodging · Belvidere Center, VT
Maple Rock Hollow Maple Rock Hollow is the perfect get away location, set on 30 acres at the base of Laraway Mountain in Belvidere, Vermont; conveniently located on a dirt road off of route 109. We have a dirt driveway and while the parking area terrain is mostly flat, it may be a little unsteady for folks with gait issues. Both our road and driveway may become quite muddy especially during “mud season”, generally in the spring. Nestled at the bottom of Laraway Mountain, Maple Rock Hollow provides a tranquil place to stay while providing easy access to a myriad of outdoor activities. Enjoy Vermont’s world-class skiing; Smuggler’s Notch (20 minutes), Jay Peak (30 minutes) and Stowe (40 minutes) are all nearby! The property is just a short ride to the Vermont Long Trail and the Lamoille County Rail trail. It is surrounded by opportunities for skiing, other winter activities, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, numerous watering holes, zip lining, leaf peeping in season, exploring Vermont’s many covered bridges, access to nearby VAST and VASA trails, and more! Unwind from your day of adventure by enjoying the wooded setting by making smores at the fire pit under the starry sky and relax surrounded by nature, while sipping your drink of choice; perhaps a beer from one of the many local breweries Please be aware that given our rural location, our cell phone coverage is weak. Six miles west there is more reliable cell phone access. Future plans include reliable internet access. We strongly recommend you download a map of Vermont prior to your stay to ensure that you are able to find your way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like additional information, recommendations, directions, etc. If you plan to use the fire pit during your stay, make sure to pick up some firewood when you stop for groceries at one of the area markets. We provide one bundle per reservation. Other things to note: Our property is SMOKE FREE - no smoking is permitted anywhere on the property. This includes Marijuana, vaping and edibles. Illegal drug use is prohibited at all times. Currently, we cannot accommodate pets. Thank you for your understanding. Hosting parties or events is not permitted at any time. There may not be any unregistered guests on the property at any time without prior approval of the host. Us: We live in the log home nearby the Maple Rock Hollow Cabin. We have three friendly dogs; Kai, Morgan and Gracie. Pond: Please do not attempt to enter or swim in the pond or walk on it when it appears to be frozen. Do feel free to enjoy the bench near the pond while taking in the peaceful mountainside location. Wild Animals: Please note that we live in nature. Our property is home to a variety of wild animals, including, but not limited to deer, turkey, fox, coyote and bear. Please do not approach any wild animals on the property or attempt to feed them. Please enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance.
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Private 4 Season Yurt Close to Town

13. Private 4 Season Yurt Close to Town

100%
(5)
34mi from Johnson · 1 site · Lodging · Montpelier, VT
Our clean, spacious yurt is a unique retreat that guests love in any season. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, we are in the country yet just ten minutes to Montpelier and the interstate. Nearby historic sites, boutique shops, and delicious restaurants make your time in Vermont memorable. The yurt is nestled in a private space with fields and forests out the door. If privacy is what you are seeking, look no further. Enjoy morning coffee on the Aidrondack glider, get a good night's rest in a queen-sized bed with beautiful linens, or relax in the loveseat by . A microwave, electric kettle, induction burner, french press, and small fridge/freezer make it easy to prep a meal. Potable drinking water, fair-trade coffee and tea provided. Guests use a beautiful composting toilet just steps from the yurt, our outdoor shower, or indoor shower in colder months. A pellet stove and backup propane heater make the space cozy in any season. East Montpelier is home to nearly 15 miles of walking trails through rolling farmland and forest. Camel's Hump, Mount Hunger and Mt. Mansfield are all within a half 45 minute drive. The local parks department maintains lovely ski trails with panoramic views, and nearby ponds offer wonderful spots for swimming and boating. If you love life on two wheels, treat yourself to the miles of dirt roads and nearby mountain biking trails. I'm an avid outdoorswoman and will happily point you and your adventurous spirit to the best spots in the area! In addition to being close to several state parks (Little River, Groton, Camel's Hump and Mount Mansfield), East Montpelier hosts a dozen miles of walking trails through woods and fields. Montpelier maintains miles of trails behind the state capitol, along the North Branch River and in fields and forests just minutes away.
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$99
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Off Piste Farm

14. Off Piste Farm

100%
(138)
33mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · 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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View over the north field from Hipcamp site

15. OneRiver Farm, Lincoln, Vermont

99%
(145)
40mi from Johnson · 5 sites · Tents · Lincoln, VT
OneRiver Farm is 50 magical acres surrounded by 250 acres of public access land, in a beautiful mountain riverside setting, in Lincoln, Vermont. We are organic lavender and garlic farmers and value added producers, and are centrally located to the best of all types of outdoor activities. There is a swimming hole and hiking on property with over a mile of mountain river and brook frontage, with countless private spots to choose from. The New Haven River offers one of the of the best collection of beautiful swimming holes in the state. There are also 3 separate alpine fields with mountain vistas to play in. OneRiver Farm is located at the base of the mythical Lincoln Gap Road, a mile from the center of picturesque and beloved hamlet of Lincoln, Vermont. The location is 7 minutes to the Long Trail, and 20 minutes to more natural wonder and Vermont-ness that you could ever imagine. Just ask for recommendations! Lincoln has been considered an epicenter of positive energy, community spirit, and a draw to spiritual practitioners and communities for hundreds of. years, and was reenergized in the 60s and 70s. These OneRiver fields have also hosted gatherings of native peoples for thousands of years. For more information on its history around this, google “Going to the Mountain, Seven Days, Lincoln, VT” for a great article of the same title published in Seven Days, Vermont’s most wildly distributed newspaper. This is truly Sacred Ground.
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Stars are plentiful at this rural site.

17. Fieldstone Farm

100%
(134)
28mi from Johnson · 1 site · Lodging · Hinesburg, VT
Fieldstone Farm is a family-owned 178 acre property with rolling meadows, vegetable and flower gardens, diverse forest land, miles of woodland roads, and meandering streams. The campsite is east facing. You can enjoy the morning sunshine on the deck while listening to the loons on nearby Lake Iroquois. You can stroll through the meadow paths, venture on a woodland hike, walk, run, or bike on/off the property. The site also boasts a wide open green space if you are interested in lawn games or inviting friends to join you. The 14X16 wall tent comfortably sleeps 4 with a double bed, twin daybed, and twin pull-out mattress. Please bring your own bedding and pillows. Kitchen supplies are provided for cooking, dining and cleaning. Gas grill with side burner and fire pit are provided for cooking. This area is so diverse in its offering. Lake Iroquois is 200 yards from the site with access to the beach and boat launch one mile down the road. Lake Champlain is 15 miles to the west from us with varied access to swimming, boating, and water sports. Bikers can enjoy dirt road rides, flow trails, single track, and endless paved roads in Hinesburg and near-by towns. Hikers can hit the hills nearby or further away. Camels Hump State Park and access to the Long Trail is just 15 miles away. Need a city fix? Burlington is also 15 miles away and offers shopping, dining, a lively waterfront, music, the arts and more. Don't want to go far away? Hinesburg village offers 6 restaurants, a brewery, music on the green, and a well stocked grocery store. We are excited to share this beautiful property with visitors. Through detailed management and respect for the land we have earned the stewardship forest award. The land is managed to support wildlife, recreation and flora and fauna diversity.
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Overview of our campsite

18. Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT

99%
(150)
8.4mi from Johnson · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hyde Park, VT
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.
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$90
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Green Mountain View’s

19. Green Mountain View’s

99%
(78)
29mi from Johnson · 1 site · Tent · Barton, VT
Please look up the Wiki about Barton Vermont . Fascinating history and information about the area . This property will be turned into a homestead for my now 13 year old daughter who has become too Americanized and on her phone all day 😉. She is going to learn how to grow her own food and become fully self sustainable . In the meantime I would like Hipcampers to enjoy the property and the views . Learn more about this land: Great mountain and lake views on secluded 48 acres ! The property is close to Crystal Lake , Lake Willoughby. You can see Canadian mountains from the top camping site . I Recommend parking in lower lot and hiking to the top to camp. The road is a off road/logging road to the top. Hipcamp and myself does not cover any damage to your vehicle . Read reviews before booking. It is a hike to the top that takes about 10-15 minute. Wear proper footwear . Must be a camper, outdoorsy or in decent shape to book this campsite . Again , please read reviews before booking . Thank you
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Enjoying the Vermont sunset by the fire.

20. La Lu Farm camp site

96%
(58)
38mi from Johnson · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · Warren, VT
We live in 44 acres in beautiful Vermont! We are a family of 3 living in Warren, Vermont. We have 10 Goats Constancia, Lucia and Kevin. Years ago a friend gave us a belly goat, we called him Manolo. Then another friend gave us 3 girls, Maybe, Maggie and Ginger. Ginger was the mom, and they gave us 2 babies the first year. Sesame and Manolito, since then, we have been growing and growing, having now, 10 goats and Luckily we have been able to share our farm, with many woofers, with many schools, yurt lovers and community members, that enjoyed coming to the farm and l exploring Vermont. La Lu farm: Local Agricultural land use on lincoln Gap rd La Lu farm is a small goat farm located in the green mountains of Vermont , in Warren. The Argentinean Constancia Gomez and Ex Sugarbush executive chef Kevin Ritchie innovate everyday with new recipes. We are farming 48 acres mostly wooded both sides of Lincoln Brook, on Lincoln Gap rd. We are reclaiming some meadows. We have goats. Our goal is to preserve and protect the land. Thanks for supporting local farmers. Stop by for a visit, and pet the goats , feed them, and share the love for nature.
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In Johnson, climbers have over 250 campsites to choose from, many right near crags, boulders, and forested ridges. You’ll pitch your tent or park your small RV in spots where granite faces catch the morning sun and trails cut straight to the best lines. Average sites run about $45 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as $15. Top picks include ADK Mountain View (190 reviews), Willow Hill Farm and Mountains (122 reviews), and Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT (111 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—so you can wash off the chalk and sweat. Off the rock, try fishing at nearby lakes, watch for wildlife at dusk, or cool off with a swim. You’ll find campsites tucked in wooded valleys, perched by the water, and just minutes from classic routes.

97% (1.6K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Beautiful views of the Adirondack mountains.

3. ADK Saddle Hill

99%
(293)
48mi from Johnson · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Elizabethtown, NY
This was a very old dairy farm owned by the Duntley Family. Old farming equipment dispersed throughout the property. An old foundation from a sugaring house. Beautiful old rock walls. Deer and wildlife galore. Pitch your tent or bring your camper to our 150-acre working farm oasis. Beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains. Easy drive to great hiking spots. Easy access in Essex for the ferry to Vermont. Lake Placid, high peaks 30 minutes. Or just relax at your campsite with a fire. There is a water spigot to the left of the big brown metal building with easy access with the driveway in front of the building. Each site has its own outhouse, picnic table, two Adirondack chairs, fire ring with a cooking grate. Snow mobile access during winter months. Please use hashtag #saddlehill Happy Camping!
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Follow the Green Mountain Garden Bed signs to your campsite!

6. Green Mountain Garden Bed

98%
(133)
35mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Burke, VT
COMPOST TOILET and rain water catchment system AVAILABLE FOR USE! 🌳🌻🚵‍♂️🛶🏕️The field is nestled in an apple orchard among the forest. There is a small brook at the edge of the field and runs through the 39 acres.  We are minutes away from mountain biking at the Kingdom Trails, Restaurants and bars, Lake Willoughby, Fire Fly farm stand, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snow showing and vast trails. ✨👁️🌀💪🏼🌳Our vision is to create a Food Forest campground. Every penny goes toward stewarding the land! With the profits we buy more perennial food and herb plants, improve facilities and help build infrastructure. ♻️🚽🧻♻️Please note: We now have a composting toilet! Please put 2 scoops of sawdust in the bucket after you go. 🌳🦫🦆💧 Also check out the beaver duck pondbehind campsite 2! My father and the beavers have been hard at work creating waterfowl and local habitat. My father put in two wood duck nesting boxes that both have occupants :) Bill has planted smartweed, millet, buckwheat, wild rice and dwarf corn for our non human friends. Feel free to explore down there just bring some muck boots! 🍓🫐🌳⚠️Forage at your own risk and please practice sustainable foraging practices. IF you have any questions regarding sustainable foraging, we would be happy to inform you.  :) 🌱🪴🌿🌳Last fall and this spring: with last years earning we planted 3 cherry trees, 7 plum trees, 3 peach trees, 4 pears, 2 apple trees, 6 hazelberts, 4 elderberry bushes, 2 naniking cherrys, 4 gooseberries, 6 blueberry plants, 3 rose bushes, Adonis berries, 12 read berry bushes, 6 rhubarb plants, 3 high bush cranberries, 2 black walnut trees, 3 mulberry trees, 3 chestnut trees, 3 red oak trees, 4 hard kiwi vines and 3 grape vines. We look forward to grow our food forest every spring and fall season with your contributions :)! Feel free to text the number provided with any questions or requests. Enjoy your stay at The Garden Bed!
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Hogback Homestead

7. Hogback Homestead

95%
(180)
1.9mi from Johnson · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Johnson, VT
Located on 109 scenic acres, we offer beautiful campsites, as well as RV parking and canvas tents for rent. Our property borders Vermont's Long Trail, less than 1/2 mile from the gorgeous vista of Prospect Rock. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is nearby for bicycle or foot travel, and the Lamoille river is easily accessed for fishing, tubing, kayaking etc. We feature a full-size professionally built Disc Golf course, Elevation Chains, on property. Beautiful views of river and mountains and a secluded yet very accessible location make this an ideal property for camping.  Our campground features a fully functioning outdoor kitchen available to all campers.  Propane stove, running water and cutlery are provided to make food planning and prep easier.  It also features a large firepit and serves as a great center for community gatherings.  Outdoor shower (room temp only) and composting toilets also available.  Biodegradable soaps and hygiene products only please! The frogs will thank you.  Ask us about canoe and paddleboard rental! About us: At Hogback Homestead we strive to be positive stewards to our land.  We actively farm and forage, and appreciate it when our guests take interest as well.  We graze sheep, pigs and sometimes other ruminants, keep gardens and perennials, and manage our lands with the most ecological practices available to us.  We believe that a strong and thriving community is foundational to a healthy, happy life and welcome all to come visit! Ask about long term camping and internship programs as well. Arriving on site: Don't follow your GPS, as it may send you to an inaccurate location. Instead, put our address (contact us if you're unable to find it on this site) in, locate our road, and then look for the street number on our mailbox on the left as you drive uphill. Once onsite, follow the drive straight until you reach the camping area and follow signage to your site. If you have questions or need assistance we live in the cabin with the blue roof and can usually be found around there.
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90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

8. 90 Acre Woods @ Fort Aldrich Incorp

94%
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45mi from Johnson · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Brookfield, VT
Welcome to our 90-acre former farmstead 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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Willow Hill Farm and Mountains

9. Willow Hill Farm and Mountains

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45mi from Johnson · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · Keeseville, NY
Willow Hill Farm is a family-run working horse farm. We train , teach, board horses, and run a day camp. We had a resident camp for 40 years. We have mountains in our backyard and the Au Sable River with world class fishing bordering our meadow for a half mile. Great swimming there, also! We are 45 minutes from Lake Placid and 30 minutes from Plattsburgh. Montreal and Burlington, VT are a 1.5 hour drive. Lake Champlain is 15 minutes away. Hiking, boating, and swimming are all close, and riding lessons are available on the farm. Most hip camp sites are near where resident campers stayed. There are two sleeping cabins with many bunks. Each has two small rooms where a counselor slept and one large room. There are screened windows with shutters on all sides and screen doors without locks on each end. There are electrical outlets and over head lights in the cabins. We have plans to improve the cabins. Past the cabins is the Green with 4 loose stone firepits. Across from the cabins is the shower house with four hot showers, sink, and toilets. Showers and toilets have closed stalls. Currently, the water system is above ground and will not work in freezing temps. We have installed an outhouse for year round use. All water is from our excellent well. On each side of the former(closed) dining are spots. There are electrical outlets on the outside of the dining hall. People with campers may like to park in the riding arena near the barnyard. There are outlets, but no toilets. Good water is available from the barns. Lovely views of sky and mountains! We also have a beautiful 50 acre field with a household type outlet, but no well. There is an outhouse there. Excellent sky viewing here. This is where we jump and train our horses. Horses may be turned out in this field.
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Little Sister's Campsite

11. Little Sister's Campsite

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(15)
31mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Newport, VT
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.
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Maple Rock Hollow

12. Maple Rock Hollow

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7.3mi from Johnson · 2 sites · Lodging · Belvidere Center, VT
Maple Rock Hollow Maple Rock Hollow is the perfect get away location, set on 30 acres at the base of Laraway Mountain in Belvidere, Vermont; conveniently located on a dirt road off of route 109. We have a dirt driveway and while the parking area terrain is mostly flat, it may be a little unsteady for folks with gait issues. Both our road and driveway may become quite muddy especially during “mud season”, generally in the spring. Nestled at the bottom of Laraway Mountain, Maple Rock Hollow provides a tranquil place to stay while providing easy access to a myriad of outdoor activities. Enjoy Vermont’s world-class skiing; Smuggler’s Notch (20 minutes), Jay Peak (30 minutes) and Stowe (40 minutes) are all nearby! The property is just a short ride to the Vermont Long Trail and the Lamoille County Rail trail. It is surrounded by opportunities for skiing, other winter activities, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, numerous watering holes, zip lining, leaf peeping in season, exploring Vermont’s many covered bridges, access to nearby VAST and VASA trails, and more! Unwind from your day of adventure by enjoying the wooded setting by making smores at the fire pit under the starry sky and relax surrounded by nature, while sipping your drink of choice; perhaps a beer from one of the many local breweries Please be aware that given our rural location, our cell phone coverage is weak. Six miles west there is more reliable cell phone access. Future plans include reliable internet access. We strongly recommend you download a map of Vermont prior to your stay to ensure that you are able to find your way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like additional information, recommendations, directions, etc. If you plan to use the fire pit during your stay, make sure to pick up some firewood when you stop for groceries at one of the area markets. We provide one bundle per reservation. Other things to note: Our property is SMOKE FREE - no smoking is permitted anywhere on the property. This includes Marijuana, vaping and edibles. Illegal drug use is prohibited at all times. Currently, we cannot accommodate pets. Thank you for your understanding. Hosting parties or events is not permitted at any time. There may not be any unregistered guests on the property at any time without prior approval of the host. Us: We live in the log home nearby the Maple Rock Hollow Cabin. We have three friendly dogs; Kai, Morgan and Gracie. Pond: Please do not attempt to enter or swim in the pond or walk on it when it appears to be frozen. Do feel free to enjoy the bench near the pond while taking in the peaceful mountainside location. Wild Animals: Please note that we live in nature. Our property is home to a variety of wild animals, including, but not limited to deer, turkey, fox, coyote and bear. Please do not approach any wild animals on the property or attempt to feed them. Please enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance.
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Private 4 Season Yurt Close to Town

13. Private 4 Season Yurt Close to Town

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(5)
34mi from Johnson · 1 site · Lodging · Montpelier, VT
Our clean, spacious yurt is a unique retreat that guests love in any season. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, we are in the country yet just ten minutes to Montpelier and the interstate. Nearby historic sites, boutique shops, and delicious restaurants make your time in Vermont memorable. The yurt is nestled in a private space with fields and forests out the door. If privacy is what you are seeking, look no further. Enjoy morning coffee on the Aidrondack glider, get a good night's rest in a queen-sized bed with beautiful linens, or relax in the loveseat by . A microwave, electric kettle, induction burner, french press, and small fridge/freezer make it easy to prep a meal. Potable drinking water, fair-trade coffee and tea provided. Guests use a beautiful composting toilet just steps from the yurt, our outdoor shower, or indoor shower in colder months. A pellet stove and backup propane heater make the space cozy in any season. East Montpelier is home to nearly 15 miles of walking trails through rolling farmland and forest. Camel's Hump, Mount Hunger and Mt. Mansfield are all within a half 45 minute drive. The local parks department maintains lovely ski trails with panoramic views, and nearby ponds offer wonderful spots for swimming and boating. If you love life on two wheels, treat yourself to the miles of dirt roads and nearby mountain biking trails. I'm an avid outdoorswoman and will happily point you and your adventurous spirit to the best spots in the area! In addition to being close to several state parks (Little River, Groton, Camel's Hump and Mount Mansfield), East Montpelier hosts a dozen miles of walking trails through woods and fields. Montpelier maintains miles of trails behind the state capitol, along the North Branch River and in fields and forests just minutes away.
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Off Piste Farm

14. Off Piste Farm

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33mi from Johnson · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · 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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View over the north field from Hipcamp site

15. OneRiver Farm, Lincoln, Vermont

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40mi from Johnson · 5 sites · Tents · Lincoln, VT
OneRiver Farm is 50 magical acres surrounded by 250 acres of public access land, in a beautiful mountain riverside setting, in Lincoln, Vermont. We are organic lavender and garlic farmers and value added producers, and are centrally located to the best of all types of outdoor activities. There is a swimming hole and hiking on property with over a mile of mountain river and brook frontage, with countless private spots to choose from. The New Haven River offers one of the of the best collection of beautiful swimming holes in the state. There are also 3 separate alpine fields with mountain vistas to play in. OneRiver Farm is located at the base of the mythical Lincoln Gap Road, a mile from the center of picturesque and beloved hamlet of Lincoln, Vermont. The location is 7 minutes to the Long Trail, and 20 minutes to more natural wonder and Vermont-ness that you could ever imagine. Just ask for recommendations! Lincoln has been considered an epicenter of positive energy, community spirit, and a draw to spiritual practitioners and communities for hundreds of. years, and was reenergized in the 60s and 70s. These OneRiver fields have also hosted gatherings of native peoples for thousands of years. For more information on its history around this, google “Going to the Mountain, Seven Days, Lincoln, VT” for a great article of the same title published in Seven Days, Vermont’s most wildly distributed newspaper. This is truly Sacred Ground.
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Stars are plentiful at this rural site.

17. Fieldstone Farm

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28mi from Johnson · 1 site · Lodging · Hinesburg, VT
Fieldstone Farm is a family-owned 178 acre property with rolling meadows, vegetable and flower gardens, diverse forest land, miles of woodland roads, and meandering streams. The campsite is east facing. You can enjoy the morning sunshine on the deck while listening to the loons on nearby Lake Iroquois. You can stroll through the meadow paths, venture on a woodland hike, walk, run, or bike on/off the property. The site also boasts a wide open green space if you are interested in lawn games or inviting friends to join you. The 14X16 wall tent comfortably sleeps 4 with a double bed, twin daybed, and twin pull-out mattress. Please bring your own bedding and pillows. Kitchen supplies are provided for cooking, dining and cleaning. Gas grill with side burner and fire pit are provided for cooking. This area is so diverse in its offering. Lake Iroquois is 200 yards from the site with access to the beach and boat launch one mile down the road. Lake Champlain is 15 miles to the west from us with varied access to swimming, boating, and water sports. Bikers can enjoy dirt road rides, flow trails, single track, and endless paved roads in Hinesburg and near-by towns. Hikers can hit the hills nearby or further away. Camels Hump State Park and access to the Long Trail is just 15 miles away. Need a city fix? Burlington is also 15 miles away and offers shopping, dining, a lively waterfront, music, the arts and more. Don't want to go far away? Hinesburg village offers 6 restaurants, a brewery, music on the green, and a well stocked grocery store. We are excited to share this beautiful property with visitors. Through detailed management and respect for the land we have earned the stewardship forest award. The land is managed to support wildlife, recreation and flora and fauna diversity.
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Overview of our campsite

18. Lake Tenting/Sm. RV Hyde Park VT

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(150)
8.4mi from Johnson · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hyde Park, VT
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.
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Green Mountain View’s

19. Green Mountain View’s

99%
(78)
29mi from Johnson · 1 site · Tent · Barton, VT
Please look up the Wiki about Barton Vermont . Fascinating history and information about the area . This property will be turned into a homestead for my now 13 year old daughter who has become too Americanized and on her phone all day 😉. She is going to learn how to grow her own food and become fully self sustainable . In the meantime I would like Hipcampers to enjoy the property and the views . Learn more about this land: Great mountain and lake views on secluded 48 acres ! The property is close to Crystal Lake , Lake Willoughby. You can see Canadian mountains from the top camping site . I Recommend parking in lower lot and hiking to the top to camp. The road is a off road/logging road to the top. Hipcamp and myself does not cover any damage to your vehicle . Read reviews before booking. It is a hike to the top that takes about 10-15 minute. Wear proper footwear . Must be a camper, outdoorsy or in decent shape to book this campsite . Again , please read reviews before booking . Thank you
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Enjoying the Vermont sunset by the fire.

20. La Lu Farm camp site

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(58)
38mi from Johnson · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging · Warren, VT
We live in 44 acres in beautiful Vermont! We are a family of 3 living in Warren, Vermont. We have 10 Goats Constancia, Lucia and Kevin. Years ago a friend gave us a belly goat, we called him Manolo. Then another friend gave us 3 girls, Maybe, Maggie and Ginger. Ginger was the mom, and they gave us 2 babies the first year. Sesame and Manolito, since then, we have been growing and growing, having now, 10 goats and Luckily we have been able to share our farm, with many woofers, with many schools, yurt lovers and community members, that enjoyed coming to the farm and l exploring Vermont. La Lu farm: Local Agricultural land use on lincoln Gap rd La Lu farm is a small goat farm located in the green mountains of Vermont , in Warren. The Argentinean Constancia Gomez and Ex Sugarbush executive chef Kevin Ritchie innovate everyday with new recipes. We are farming 48 acres mostly wooded both sides of Lincoln Brook, on Lincoln Gap rd. We are reclaiming some meadows. We have goats. Our goal is to preserve and protect the land. Thanks for supporting local farmers. Stop by for a visit, and pet the goats , feed them, and share the love for nature.
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