The best campgrounds near Rochester, Vermont with hot tubs

Rochester is a small town in central Vermont situated at the base of the Green Mountains. The White River flows right through town, as it makes its way to the Connecticut River as its longest undammed tributary. Despite its small population, Rochester has a thriving arts and culture scene with several galleries, frequent festivals and concerts, and a theatre company. Rochester’s proximity to camping, hiking, and biking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest and several ski areas makes it a great basecamp for outdoor adventures.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Rochester

Rochester is a small town in central Vermont situated at the base of the Green Mountains. The White River flows right through town, as it makes its way to the Connecticut River as its longest undammed tributary. Despite its small population, Rochester has a thriving arts and culture scene with several galleries, frequent festivals and concerts, and a theatre company. Rochester’s proximity to camping, hiking, and biking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest and several ski areas makes it a great basecamp for outdoor adventures.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Rochester

1. Bent Apple Farm

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48mi from Rochester · 7 sites · Lodging

Often described as being the most relaxing, romantic, dreamy and unique farm you'll ever stay in!!! Bent apple farm is natures perfect scape, thanks to my husband and I efforts to create a sanctuary to share with others. From apple trees, beautiful pond and a rustic cabins. Our farm is at the edge of VT natural forest, with often gifts us the visit of wild deers, moose and turkeys. Our property has 5 cabins total that give a small little village feel to it, but spaced enough that each has its privacy. This quiet piece of heaven is our little treasure, built and cared by us to share with you. Instagram: @bentapplefarm You’ll need 4x4 car in the winter time.

2. Streeter Mountain Farm

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44mi from Rochester · 46 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Streeter Mountain Farm is a recreation destination and permaculture farm nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We offer a variety of lodging options ranging in cost from tent camping and shared bunk rooms to private indoor lofts, tiny homes, and school buses. Streeter Mountain is a retreat destination for mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Our onsite trails feature hand and machine-built features for riders of all skill levels. Under an hour of driving will get you to Mt. Moosilauke on the Appalachian Trail, renowned climbing at the Rumney Crags, and dozens of pristine NH lakes. Back on the farm, our swimming holes, hammocks, and communal fire pit offer peace and community connection after a full day of outdoor adventures. Guests are encouraged to recreate and restore amidst the natural beauty of our rural property, and explore our orchards and vegetable gardens. Quiet hours after 10pm please! 603-786-2366 No sewer hookups. Secluded spots for vehicles require high clearance and dry conditions.

3. RV Camp - Access to Hot tub & L2 EV

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49mi from Rochester · 1 site · RV

Our property is nestled deep in the woods of Southern Vermont with easy access to multiple ski mountains and State Parks. We feature a friendly petting farm with daily fresh eggs, a 1/4 mile loop through the woods around our property and access to our hot tub for a fee. Come park your RV on a leveled pad with access to 30amp electrical plug in, fresh water (seasonally) and a 7kWh EV charger.

4. Powers

25mi from Rochester · 1 site · Tent

Welcome to “Green Mountain Views” — Your Cozy Vermont Escape 🌲 Nestled in the rolling hills of Castleton, Vermont, “Green Mountain Views” is a peaceful tent-site retreat where you’ll enjoy open skies, mountain serenity, and all the comforts you need for a restorative getaway. Park your tent on a private, elevated deck right beside our house, offering a spectacular view of the Green Mountains. Relax by the hot tub or gather around the fire pit at night and take in the stars. Basic comforts include potable water, access to toilets and hot showers, and a pet-friendly policy, so you can bring along your four-legged friend. The setting strikes the perfect balance of convenience and nature immersion. The vibe is quiet, welcoming, and rustic-chic — ideal for couples, solo travelers, or pet-owning guests seeking a peaceful Vermont escape. Whether you’re craving a weekend of stargazing and slow-paced relaxation or a longer visit to soak in Vermont’s natural beauty, “Green Mountain Views” offers a cozy, comfortable base from which to explore the region. Book your stay and experience the calm, charm, and mountain magic.

5. Art and Health Chill Camping

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45mi from Rochester · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Yeah! Summer is here and Fall is around the corner! Making plans for the family, a group of friends, or a romantic getaway, perhaps a bike tour or trip across New England? Art and Health Chill Camping will exceed your expectations. A hot sauna to a pottery class, sacred geometry gardens with pathways through the pollinator gardens all lead to diverse camp sites for tents hammocks, vans and even a school bus or small rv. The Hive Design.us cabins, rustic cabin, or bedroom also offer queen beds. Common space includes wifi, a kitchen with frig access, full bath, and living room and with deck. The Milky Way, fireflies, and beauty surround you as well as the lack of noise and light pollution. Be prepared to be "experience how extraordinary the ordinary is!" Organic Certified veggies, herbs, medicinal s, and edible flowers are available, throughout the season. I have approximately 70 varieties foraged and planted. I am developing a garden of dyeing flowers, as well. Art classes and materials are available, for pottery [ beginner to advanced.] as well as sketching, fabric dyeing, plen air, or making mandalas. I do have leather tools, sewing machines, and stained glass. Bring your project or try a new one. Lots of space in the common barn area for group lesson, or set up a spot and enjoy all by yourself! Cabot has lots to offer for day trips, be it water sports, rail trail on bikes or walking, music, and cultural events, or purchasing fresh milk, beef, eggs, apples, cheese, or homemade breads, all from Cabot. Contra Dance, music from Cabot Arts, or at the Den our local pub, are 2 miles away. The Bread and Puppet, Highland Center for the Arts, Barre Oprah house, art galleries, etc within an hour drive in any direction. A great place for children, I have swings and trees to climb, games, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts finding 10 different antique farm implements, and learning how they were used, to learning about mini microbe's and how to be friends with pollinators. Massage including scar release, and MPS, Cranial Release, energy work with tuning forks and singing bowls are available. Singing bowl concert in the gardens can also happen! Expect the unexpected! See you soon!

6. Birch Landing at The Sharon House

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19mi from Rochester · 1 site · Tent

Campsite in the VT hills. Park in the driveway of a 230 year old farmhouse and hike up the hill just a bit. Campsite offers great afternoon sun but also the shade of a couple big trees in a nice rolling meadow with mowed paths. We have wood for sale on the property. Outhouse coming soon in late Aug 2023. Outdoor hot tub and outdoor shower shared with other guests on the property. There is a nice logging trail that goes up the mountain for a moderate ~3 mile hike.

7. River Camp at Smuggler's Notch

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50mi from Rochester · 2 sites · Lodging

Camp alongside the Brewster River at the base of Smuggler's Notch. Access to the Smuggler's Notch Resort trail system from the property for mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, wildlife viewing, and more! Camp site features flat spot for pitching your tent, swimming hole in the river, the sounds of the babbling river, fire ring, and porta potty. Nearby you can access all of Smuggler's Notch Resort amenities. You are just over the notch from Stowe with access to its world-class restaurants, shops, and outdoor recreation. Here in town you are next door to the Brewster River Brewery, and easy access to the Burger Barn and more great Vermont spots to discover.

Camper favorites near Rochester

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Powers

25mi from Rochester · 1 site · Tent

Welcome to “Green Mountain Views” — Your Cozy Vermont Escape 🌲 Nestled in the rolling hills of Castleton, Vermont, “Green Mountain Views” is a peaceful tent-site retreat where you’ll enjoy open skies, mountain serenity, and all the comforts you need for a restorative getaway. Park your tent on a private, elevated deck right beside our house, offering a spectacular view of the Green Mountains. Relax by the hot tub or gather around the fire pit at night and take in the stars. Basic comforts include potable water, access to toilets and hot showers, and a pet-friendly policy, so you can bring along your four-legged friend. The setting strikes the perfect balance of convenience and nature immersion. The vibe is quiet, welcoming, and rustic-chic — ideal for couples, solo travelers, or pet-owning guests seeking a peaceful Vermont escape. Whether you’re craving a weekend of stargazing and slow-paced relaxation or a longer visit to soak in Vermont’s natural beauty, “Green Mountain Views” offers a cozy, comfortable base from which to explore the region. Book your stay and experience the calm, charm, and mountain magic.

Art and Health Chill Camping

98%

(256)

45mi from Rochester · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Yeah! Summer is here and Fall is around the corner! Making plans for the family, a group of friends, or a romantic getaway, perhaps a bike tour or trip across New England? Art and Health Chill Camping will exceed your expectations. A hot sauna to a pottery class, sacred geometry gardens with pathways through the pollinator gardens all lead to diverse camp sites for tents hammocks, vans and even a school bus or small rv. The Hive Design.us cabins, rustic cabin, or bedroom also offer queen beds. Common space includes wifi, a kitchen with frig access, full bath, and living room and with deck. The Milky Way, fireflies, and beauty surround you as well as the lack of noise and light pollution. Be prepared to be "experience how extraordinary the ordinary is!" Organic Certified veggies, herbs, medicinal s, and edible flowers are available, throughout the season. I have approximately 70 varieties foraged and planted. I am developing a garden of dyeing flowers, as well. Art classes and materials are available, for pottery [ beginner to advanced.] as well as sketching, fabric dyeing, plen air, or making mandalas. I do have leather tools, sewing machines, and stained glass. Bring your project or try a new one. Lots of space in the common barn area for group lesson, or set up a spot and enjoy all by yourself! Cabot has lots to offer for day trips, be it water sports, rail trail on bikes or walking, music, and cultural events, or purchasing fresh milk, beef, eggs, apples, cheese, or homemade breads, all from Cabot. Contra Dance, music from Cabot Arts, or at the Den our local pub, are 2 miles away. The Bread and Puppet, Highland Center for the Arts, Barre Oprah house, art galleries, etc within an hour drive in any direction. A great place for children, I have swings and trees to climb, games, archaeological digs, scavenger hunts finding 10 different antique farm implements, and learning how they were used, to learning about mini microbe's and how to be friends with pollinators. Massage including scar release, and MPS, Cranial Release, energy work with tuning forks and singing bowls are available. Singing bowl concert in the gardens can also happen! Expect the unexpected! See you soon!

Birch Landing at The Sharon House

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(3)

19mi from Rochester · 1 site · Tent

Campsite in the VT hills. Park in the driveway of a 230 year old farmhouse and hike up the hill just a bit. Campsite offers great afternoon sun but also the shade of a couple big trees in a nice rolling meadow with mowed paths. We have wood for sale on the property. Outhouse coming soon in late Aug 2023. Outdoor hot tub and outdoor shower shared with other guests on the property. There is a nice logging trail that goes up the mountain for a moderate ~3 mile hike.

River Camp at Smuggler's Notch

89%

(14)

50mi from Rochester · 2 sites · Lodging

Camp alongside the Brewster River at the base of Smuggler's Notch. Access to the Smuggler's Notch Resort trail system from the property for mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, wildlife viewing, and more! Camp site features flat spot for pitching your tent, swimming hole in the river, the sounds of the babbling river, fire ring, and porta potty. Nearby you can access all of Smuggler's Notch Resort amenities. You are just over the notch from Stowe with access to its world-class restaurants, shops, and outdoor recreation. Here in town you are next door to the Brewster River Brewery, and easy access to the Burger Barn and more great Vermont spots to discover.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Kaiulani

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Art and Health Chill Camping

I loved my little snowy weekend here! The heated hive was lovely and warm, and Sandy was so kind. Her land is so very pretty, and I can't wait to see it in bloom again soon! She was kind, very communicative, and very easy to plan activities such as the sauna with! Thank you so much! I will be back!

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Hyun

November 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Bent Apple Farm

The place was very accomodating and has plenty of character with a few short but that's what I came for, away from the city!!! My family had a good time. On a snowy winter day you definitely need AWD.

Sierra

November 2025

2 nights at Bent Apple Farm

Very beautiful place the nights are magical see the whole constellation

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Gemma

October 2025

2 nights at Bent Apple Farm

The most perfect cozy cabin ever! Everything you could ever need was here, and boy was it worth the beauty! Such a perfect getaway, could not have been happier.

CHRISTINA

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Streeter Mountain Farm

Such an absolutely special place! We were so lucky to stay in the library and meet a couple of lovely people from the community. The space was intentional and had everything we needed.

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Bet

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Bent Apple Farm

I love staying at Fernando's cabin with my dog. They had everything I needed and nothing I didn't. The hot tub in the sauna were a real bonus. Loana and Ben were not in the least bit intrusive, but we're quick to respond when I had a question. Their sweet lab Simon greeted us as we were leaving. Would definitely return.

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Donald

October 2025

3 nights at Streeter Mountain Farm

A friendly environment that's perfect for unplugging. The lighthouse is a small room with a bed. There are no amenities but the views and the solitude are amazing. There a super firmly cat, named Lynx. Bring treats and love for him.

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Zach

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

Host was very pleasant and responsive. Would recommend based on my interactions.

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Ellie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

Friendly hosts, and the whole site had so much to offer. Beautiful spot. Indoor facilities but also very great quality tent-camping. We will definitely come back!

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Michael

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Streeter Mountain Farm

Great and affordable place to stay! I stayed 5 nights in the meadow and had no issues! Josh let me stay last minute when my plans changed abruptly! Would definitely recommend.

interior view of the Lighthouse from the back corner

Brigid

September 2025

1 night at Streeter Mountain Farm

The treehouse is a cozy spot on a beautiful piece of land.

J

Jacinda

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

Relaxed vibe and beautiful areas to walk and connect. 🌳🌲

David

September 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at RV Camp - Access to Hot tub & L2 EV

This was our second time here, super easy in and out!

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Jenna

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

We had a great stay at Street Mountain Farms, the views are wonderful from the tent platforms! Josh was super helpful, giving us good directions to find the tent platforms when we arrived after dark. Very cool spot!

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Alexander

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

Excellent place, cool farm, very nice host. Treehouse was so neat

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kendrick

September 2025

With kids

1 night at Streeter Mountain Farm

We would come back in a heart beat. Beautiful hidden gem with so much to explore and learn. The host was kind and helpful!

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Russel

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Bent Apple Farm

My siblings and I are obsessed with this place! It was larger than we expected, the kitchen is spacious, and the property's amenities (hot tub, disc golf, sauna, pond, etc.) were total treats! We appreciate the rustic charm and thought put into the fisherman-themed design. The outdoor shower and bath are a bit public (but maybe you're into that!).

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RECEP

August 2025

1 night at Bent Apple Farm

Everything was perfect. I can't wait for the next time. Thank you to everyone who took care.

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Greta

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Streeter Mountain Farm

We stayed the Lighthouse. Our daughter loves sleeping in a treehouse! Thanks for a lovely stay!

Tara

August 2025

2 nights at Streeter Mountain Farm

I loved staying in the treehouse! Very cute and spacious. The staff was really nice and accommodating. We enjoyed the communal area, used their grill (chimney starter provided, yay!) There was also a really friendly tabby kitty that kept hanging around us which made me super happy. Just some things to note for other people to be prepared, since the treehouse is not insulated it can get noisy. It was windy our first night, with things falling on the metal roof and metal staircase is creaky so bring earplugs. It's a little drafty. We didn't have any issue with mosquitoes though. The roof overhangs a lot in front of the doorway, so tall people beware! They do provide carts to bring your stuff but it is all downhill to the treehouse (to varying degrees) and sometimes rocky so it's still not the easiest task, not to mention going back up so be mindful of how much you're packing! If I were to do it over I'd pack less and carry the weight in my backpack. Still, I would not hesitate to go back! Hopefully for longer next time. I imagine it would be pretty in the fall with the leaves changing all around 😊

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Rochester with hot tubs guide

Where to go

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Nestled into the western slope of the Green Mountains just twenty minutes from Rochester, the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area offers hiking and mountain biking trails, several camping areas, and plenty of scenic views. The area’s highlight is the Robert Frost Trail, an interpretive trail that commemorates Robert Frost’s poetry and introduces hikers to the area's landscape.

Chittenden Reservoir

The Chittenden Reservoir is tucked into the Green Mountain National Forest about 45 minutes from Rochester. This pristine lake is a popular spot for motor boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. There’s also several miles of trails around the lake for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing adventures.

Branbury State Park

Located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore about 30 minutes west of Rochester, Branbury State Park is a great spot for boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The park offers 36 campsites suitable for tents and trailers as well as seven lean-to sites for tent campers.

When to go

The Green Mountain National Forest surrounding Rochester, Vermont is open year-round. Summer is the best time for camping, hiking, and water sports as long as you come prepared for mosquitoes and other biting bugs. The Green Mountain National Forest is also one of the best places to see fall foliage in Vermont. The Lake Dunmore area is particularly pretty in fall and colors are best between late September and middle of October.

Know before you go

Rochester has a small grocery store, a few restaurants, and a bike shop.
Many national forest and state park campgrounds near Rochester offer advanced reservations online. Parks typically have a handful of sites on a first-come, first-served basis too.
Bears are common in the Green Mountains, so secure food in bear-proof containers.