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Birds Eye View Vermont
7 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Bethel, VT
Mountain top views surrounded by nature
Enjoy a peaceful Vermont mountainside field with beautiful mountain views and amazing star gazing away from city lights.
We offer well groomed, clean campsites, an outhouse and a fire ring.
We are located on a minimally traveled no outlet wooded road.
Pitch a tent near or next to your vehicle or park a small to medium sized camper and use it as a base camp while you explore Vermont.
We are centrally located to Bethel, Royalton, Queechee, Woodstock, Rutland, Killington, Waitsfield, Randolph, Barre and Montpelier.
What is there to do?
Visit to our secret swimming hole located nearby...and White River access just down the road.
Just up the road is the popular Silver Lake and State Park, great swimming, sunbathing, paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing.
We are close to interesting activities, such as the White River National Fish Hatchery, Billings Farm, the Queechee Balloon festival, and more. Near by farm stands sell fresh organic produce, eggs, grass fed meats, homemade food products and crafts.
What is there to eat and drink?
Nearby restaurants include The Barnard Inn, Cloudland, Toziers, Tessi’s Tavern, Locust Creek Diner, The Bethel Sandwich Shop, Cockadoodle and Village Pizza. Babe’s Bar in Bethel offers amazing creative cocktails in an old railway station.
In the village of South Royalton 12 miles away is our local Co-op. There you can access lots of healthy food choices, many locally sourced and lots of drinks, it's our go to market.
Three miles up Route 12 is the Barnard General Store and gas station they have just about everything a camper could want. They stock ice, fresh baked goodies, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods and many locally produced delights such as ice cream, kombucha and fresh baked goods. Their meat case features, sausages, thick pork chops, fresh air chilled chicken, local grass fed beef and they always have fresh Farro Island salmon. They also offer wine, beer and ciders.
A mile away on 107 is the Locust Creek General Store and gas station, they uniquely offer block ice, diesel and kerosene, drinks, simple fresh sandwiches, many frozen foods and lots of newspapers.
We have generous amounts of firewood available onsite for sale.
Please join us for a Birds Eye View of the beautiful state of Vermont, we hope to see you soon....David and Lisa
PS. Please visit our visitor comments and view the HipCamp photographer's photos of the star filled sky, what a nice gift, sent by HipCamp.
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Sugar Wood Meadow Camping
13 sites · Tents500 acres · Bethel, VT
Our family purchased the farm to milk dairy cows, but over the year moved away from dairy to beef cattle. The sites are located around our farm with some in the fields behind our farm and others located in some of our summer pastures! We have different site listed individually in hopes of making booking easier!
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Free Verse Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Chelsea, VT
***WE'RE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT IN 2023. WE LO0K FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AGAIN IN 2024!!!***
Our farm & campground features stunning, panoramic views of the First Branch of the White River in the verdant hills of central Vermont. It overlooks the village of Chelsea, the shire town of Orange County.
Free Verse Farm is a hilltop herb farm run by two art-making, herb-loving farmers. The property boasts twenty sloping, knoll-laden, open acres overlooking the First Branch of the White River as it passes through the scenic village of Chelsea, Vermont. We have incredible views, forest trails that offer magical woodland wanderings, and spacious campsites in our fields.
We also invite you to explore our cultivated fields of herbs and vegetables and become acquainted with the wide variety of tea, culinary, and medicinal herbs that we grow and process on our farm. You can also visit with the cows that spend their summer munching our delicious green pastures.
Our full line of herbs and herbal products are for sale via our website or at Free Verse Farm Shop, located just one mile from our farm in downtown Chelsea. Our Farm Shop offers a wide variety of fresh produce, provisions, fresh baked goods, alcoholic (& non-) beverages, and more to enjoy during your stay or as you continue on your journey.
AMENITIES: we offer a hot outdoor shower & sink, as well as an outhouse with a composting toilet. Each campsite has a firepit and a picnic table.
CAMPSITE DETAILS: We currently have 2 campsites open. They are located in meadows with beautiful views of the First Branch Valley and Chelsea village. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary, and you are always welcome to hike up to your site. The site is spacious and private.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: We also run Free Verse Farm Shop (OPEN: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 9am-3pm), a local grocery, café, and apothecary to serve our community and visitors to the area, while supporting local farms and artisans. You can also pre-order online (shop.freeversefarm.com) to pick up in store or ship your order around the USA.
The village of Chelsea hosts a weekly summer farmers market May-September on Fridays from 3-6pm (mid-May through September). In downtown Chelsea there is also a pub (The Wagon Wheel), gas station (110 Quickstop), two town commons, a small library, and a general store (Will's Store), and a farm stand (Chicken Wiggle Farm).
Within 20-45 minutes of our farm you can reach the larger towns of Montpelier (state capital), South Royalton, Randolph, Woodstock, White River Junction, and the Upper Valley Region (Dartmouth College), all of which offer a wide variety of attractions and services. Upon your arrival, you will be given a welcome packet with more detailed information about our area, and we'll be happy to provide you with any other tips you're looking for.
We look forward to hosting Hipcampers and sharing our love of this land, and our region, with all who visit. We can't wait to meet you!
-Taylor & Misha
*VISIT our Farm Shop (shop.freeversefarm.com) in Chelsea to stock up on our herbal goods, fresh produce, baked goods, adult beverages, and other provisions. You can order online for pickup at the Farm Shop or ship your order anywhere in the USA.
**TAG @freeversefarm in your photos on Instagram! We love to see your shots from the farm!
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Fern Hollow
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Waitsfield, VT
Our property is nestled in the foothills of the Mad River Valley, close to the headwaters of the river. The property is composed of wetlands, agricultural meadows, old apple trees, and hardwood forest with 700 feet of elevation. All structures on the property are solar-powered and a rainwater system feeds the sink in the outdoor kitchen. There are a handful of individual camp sites available in the spring, summer and fall, as well as a communal outdoor kitchen with lighting, a fire pit, a stone pizza oven and a sitting/yoga deck. We also offer more of a "glamping" experience in our 14 ft yurt, which comfortably sleeps 2-3 people with wood stove heat and a solar battery for lighting. We love sharing this space with others and offering a rustic forest getaway.
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Bold Paths Retreat land
3 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Strafford, VT
I have been sharing this magical land for 24 years.
We have field and forest, year round creek, hiking trails, outfitting for cross country skiing, kayaking and canoeing, along with rentals and instruction.
There are two yurts and a tiny house on our off grid land. 3 season water to structures, carry in winter from main house. Wood heat. Wifi.
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Camp Ebb and Flow
9 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Orford, NH
Camp Ebb and Flow is located on the western edge of the White Mountains, near the crossing of the Appalachian Trail and a short drive to VT. Three lakes nearby for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Hiking trails nearby. The camp offers two RV sites with water, electric, and sewer as well as four tent sites. One of the four tent sites has water and electric. There is an "outhouse" with a flush toilet and over six acres of mowed fields for activities and walking. There is also a lovely brook running through the property with many areas you can cool off in from the summer heat.
This property has a lengthy history going back to colonial times.
It’s been a farm, an apple orchard, and once had a sawmill.
Please check the calendar for available dates.
Check-in is no later than 9pm unless late arrival arrangements have been made prior to booking.
If you do not see an open site for the days you'd like to get away, please contact us. Sometimes we can make other arrangements, allowing you to stay.
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Good Night Moon Vintage
5 sites · Lodging12 acres · Hartland, VT
Looking for a warm and cozy space? Our vintage trailers are just the spot! Our property is heavily wooded and late spring through fall are great times to enjoy the outdoors.
Many towns in Vermont had “poor farms” back in the day to deal with paupers, vagrants, debtors, widows, elderly and a host of others. Usually these farms were maintained by each town and residents were expected to contribute in some way. We understand that Hartland’s Poor Farm may have been up our road near our property. The Poor Farm system fell out of use with the advent of Social Security in the 1950’s. Our 12+ acres are beautifully wooded with our pond as the central point of interest. Original stone walls surround the property and wildlife abounds.
Camping with a trailer is a fun experience for the adventurous. While we do not have an enclosed kitchen, we provide an outdoor 3 burner propane grill, BBQ grill and smoker, a shared refrigerator, pans, utensils, olive oil, and dishwashing area, table and chairs. We do want to emphasize that you are camping...this outdoor structure is not pristine. We have a roof over the side of a container with electric, refrigerator. It is NOT a kitchen, there are dirt and plywood floors and the occasional chipmunks and skunk visiting at night. The trailers are not “perfect” but none of us will be at 73 and 64 years old!! :) Bring anything else that you want to add for your own comfort, such as a cooler and ice. We suggest bringing flashlights and rain gear. There are many choices for dining in our area if you prefer to eat out.
Our Curtis Wright is 74 years old and the El Rey is 65. Please expect some vintage aspects, such as door handles, screens, windows, awnings etc. that function according to their age and we will be upgrading them periodically. These are not new modern trailers and we think that adds to the appeal! However they are clean and cozy!
Your trailer is down by the pond, with the composting outhouse, stove and BBQ grill. Our sweet wildlife pond is pristine, spring fed, and has an abundance of wildlife in and around it. You may even see the barred owls hunting for frogs at night. Both trailers are pondside, the El Rey is across from the Curtis Wright. Swimming is allowed, Please read the house rules regarding rinsing off prior to swimming and refraining from getting suntan oil etc. in the pond. We rent either the 1955 El Rey or our 1947 Curtis Wright Airstream.
Nights can be chilly so be prepared with warm clothes. Please be aware of weather conditions as rain can impact your camping! That’s part of what makes it so fun to be inside a trailer instead of in a tent on the ground! However mud can be part of your experience outside the trailer.
You are welcome to build a fire in the fire pit and toast marshmallows or grill.... Kindling is available as fallen branches however for larger wood, please purchase locally for whatever you intend to use, or order from us. We do ask that you start your fire the old fashioned way and do NOT use gas, diesel etc. which will leech into the pond and harm our wildlife. We usually have wood on site for sale, advance request is much appreciated and please pay upon arrival with cash, $10 per ample sized bundle and $15 for a bag of charcoal.
Our wonderful resident bats do a great job at night clearing insects! Sit out by the pond and watch them arrive at dusk! Our Phoebe Flycatchers build their mud nests all over the property and have 2 baby bird hatchings usually by mid-summer. They help keep insects down as well. If it’s a clear night, the stars are usually amazing in the sky over the pond.
We live up in the house and are available to you as much as you’d like! We prefer that you do contact us with your needs to ensure a great experience. For showers, guests can make the 5.7 mile drive down to Quechee State Park and pay a $4 day fee to use the solar showers which take quarters. The park closes October 17th this year. If you reserve after that date there will not be showers available.
Our place is close to Woodstock and Quechee VT. You’ll love us if you enjoy a natural setting on a mountain. We are best for couples and solo adventurers. It is a rustic environment with a great wildlife pond and woods surrounded by old stone walls. Get out and explore the area and come home at night to the cozy vintage trailer. Our 1955 El Rey OR our 1947 Curtis Wright Airstream are this season’s rentals, a cozy 20 feet in length. If one is rented we will give you the other trailer as available. The beds are somewhere between a full and queen, we provide fresh linens, pillows, blankets. There are closets and a front table and seating area, adirondack chairs outside with umbrellas. We have seating around the larger fire pit. The El Rey has its own smaller private fire pit and a small grill. You may cook on a 3 burner propane stove in our outdoor cook station and each trailer has a charcoal grill.. You will need charcoal. We have firewood and charcoal for sale onsite with 24 hour advance notice. Included in your stay is olive oil, salt and pepper, organic tea bar, electric kettle, complimentary coffee and cream. We have our well water available. We also have basic dishes, silverware and pots and pans for use. The communal camp cookware has been used over high gas flames so if Uber cleanliness is your thing...you may want to bring your own. For chilly nights we have a small electric heater in the camper closet and extra blankets. There is a fan for when it’s warmer.
Our composting toilet is inside a small barn structure with towels, bug repellent, cleaning supplies. For showers, head down to Quechee State Park and for a $4.00 entrance fee, use their solar showers which take quarters. PLEASE NOTE- you do not have our property to yourselves. We live onsite and on any given night, both trailers can be rented. They are across the pond from each other. The cook station and composting toilet are communally used. We do give our guests privacy but we are available to assist with needs by phone, or if you see us on the property. We will close camp in October and re-open each May.
IMPORTANT-PLEASE PLAN TO CHECK IN BETWEEN 3 and 6:30 pm. We understand that you may wish to arrive later at the end of your day, but this is not a location where we can accommodate arrivals after dark. We need to show you the nuances of the trailers, cook station, composting outhouse and property. After checking in, you can head back out for dinner, shopping etc. as we are a mere 5 miles from Quechee. We further request that you communicate your arrival time no later that early the day of so that we can greet you. We plan our day around your arrival and ask that you respect our time as well. NEW- we now charge a “cash only exact change” late arrival fee of $25.00 if you are past check in time. Unfortunately we are experiencing too many guests who choose to arrive well after dark, which impacts our availability to provide you the best check in service and interrupts our evening late into the night. Please communicate with us early in the day if you experience hardship regarding arrival time and we can discuss options.
Any photography done with our property must be for personal use only and not professional use nor intended for publication. You must have advance (prior to arrival) permission for professional photography which will also require a contract for fees and terms. We also must restrict the use of our property to registered guests only, not your friends. We also require that you read our house manual in the trailers to commit to requirements such as no smoking or open flame in trailers, use of pond, etc. All guests swim and hike our property at their own risk. We ask that you only swim during daylight hours. We are NOT a clothing optional space. Please respect all guests by swimming in appropriate clothing. Thank you. We reserve the right to refuse service.
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Declaration on Mascoma River
1 site · RV, Tent14 acres · Canaan, NH
This land "declaration" is a mostly forested 1.4 acre piece of land that borders the Mascoma River. While civilization (Enfield and Canaan, NH) is only minutes away, there are plenty of trees for some privacy, and a good driveway and an electrical hookup for an RV. There is also a campfire/tent area. Note no potable water supply or toilet as of yet on the property.
Nearby are many activities for those who love the outdoors. Most of the surrounding area is forested and sparsely populated. Goose Pond and Mascoma Lake are just minutes away, offering swimming and boating and fishing. The Appalachian Trail and upper Valley trail networks are nearby. Skiing in the winter.
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Endless Grove
1 site · Lodging11 acres · Poultney, VT
Endless Grove is an 11 acre property tucked directly between the Endless Brook Trailhead (Slate Valley Trails) and Lake St. Catherine State Park. The property is a mix of mature Hemlock, Pine, and Maple trees overlooking a large clean seasonal pond and meadow. Gravel cyclists and mountain bikers alike will find world class cycling right from the front door. The Deane/Osborne Preserve, less than mile away, offers superior hiking with panoramic views of the Adirondacks.
Just a short walk away, Lake St. Catherine is a classic Vermont glacial lake offering excellent swimming, fishing, and boating. From this property, one can ride or hike all day, swim in a glacial lake, and end the day with a campfire, all without stepping foot in the car. It doesn't get more Vermont than this.
Endless Grove is centrally located on a gravel road between Poultney, VT and Granville, NY.
Check us out on instagram @endless_grove
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Beforest Gardens
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Sharon, VT
Home to a nascent food forest, this ecological mini-farm in the mountains of Vermont has the benefit of being both rural and easy to get to. There are bountiful opportunities for enjoyment in so many nearby activities whether they be hiking, snow sports, swimming, tubing down the White River, or sampling some of the fine food in this area! You will find all of these options at your fingertips in our special guidebook from your hosts when you check in. Welcome!Learn more about this land:At the base of Quimby Mountain in the tiny town of Sharon, Vermont stands a sweet storybook cottage at the edge of a small wildlife pond. The Upper Valley area between New Hampshire and Vermont is bursting with opportunities for exploration! Come and taste the delights that our ecological mini-farm have in store. Picnic in the pasture with our sheep, snowshoe or drink tea by the fire in winter, and try some fresh eggs from our very own chicken flock.
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ZigelFarm
1 site · Tent220 acres · Chelsea, VT
ZigelFarm is a 220 acre farm and wilderness with year-round streams and acres of forest and field to explore. We raise 100% grass-fed, organic beef and have a pair of horses to ride.
The campsite is adjacent to a swimming pond and set between two large pastures. Ample privacy and pastoral views abound. Currently exclusively for one group of camper only, so rest assured your group will be the only ones there!
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Forest Echo Cabins
3 sites · Lodging360 acres · Mt. Holly, VT
Rustic and Comfortable Cabins. No power lines cross our property. We have no blaring screens to distract us from the sound of the wind in the leaves or to call us back to the whirl of modern life. But that does not mean we are without any comforts.
Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, hot and cold running spring water, indoor bathroom, and overhead LP gas lamps. Nestled in the forest at meadow's edge, Cold Spring Cabin has an outdoor shower and indoor tub. Perched on a hill near the Farm Pond, Ripley Hill Cabin has an indoor shower and tub.
The cabins are rustic, but clean and airy. The luxuries at Forest Echo Farm are not inside the cabins; they are found in the light that fills the forest in late afternoon, the silence of an evening canoe and the moonlit sparkle of dewdrops at midnight. Forest Echo Farm includes 360 acres, extensive shore to a 26-acre protected pond, numerous trails, and half a mountain.
The Farm Pond offers a refreshing ‘dip’ to cool off. A hike from each cabin leads to Tiny Pond, an unspoiled lake where canoe, kayak and raft are available for shared use. Hiking trails are on the property. In addition to local trails, the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail are nearby.
The surrounding area is chock full of restaurants, antique stores, country stores, bakeries, farm stands, farmers markets, general shopping, historic sites, hiking, swimming holes and scenic drives.
Preserving and Sharing the Land.
Forest Echo Farm is owned by a cooperative group of families and individuals who are committed to the values of simple living and the preservation of our environment. Forest Echo cabins offer a relaxing retreat where you can unplug and reconnect.
The Forest Echo Farm community is dedicated to preserving our land, maintaining a balance between our human presence and the natural character of the forest, lakes, and mountains. Through the Vermont Land Trust, we have set aside 80% of our land to ensure that it will never be developed.
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