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Ballou Mountain Base Camp

Hosted by Megan · West Halifax, Vermont

30 guests max

94%

9 reviews

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Experience Lower Ballou Mountain at the Base Camp. As guests, you have the whole, unspoiled place to yourself! A scenic drive along Rt. 112 brings you to West Halifax, a small Southern Vermont town just north of the Massachusetts border. Base Camp is a private 15 acre parcel that abutts the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail, tucked into the side of Ballou Mountain, (misspelled by Google as Blue Mountain) one of many breathtaking peaks in the Green Mountains. With miles of trails and no structures on the property, the undeveloped meadow and woods combine with the views to provide a unique way to truly disconnect. Set up as a primitive camp site, Base Camp is a open field in an old orchard with no neighbors within several hundred yards, perfect for anyone seeking the peace and quiet of the Vermont woods. The site is not equipped for RV hookups nor indoor amenities. Though, what it lacks in facilities, it more than makes up for with privacy and direct access to incredible local hiking and easy on/off access to the VAST trail, as aforementioned, leading to the summit of our beloved Ballou Mountain. Bring your mountain bikes, hiking boots, cross-country skis, horses, snowmobiles, snowshoes, and curiosity, and get exploring! Base Camp is rewarding year-round. In the warmer months, pack your swimming gear for a dip at nearby South Pond, a perfect spot for kayaking as well. Don’t forget to stock up on major supplies in Greenfield, MA (about 30 minutes away), or from one of the many local farm stands or the nearby small town of Jacksonville before heading off the grid. (Technically off the grid, but yes, there’s some cell service here for those who can’t go fully unplugged!) And, in the colder months, it's a perfect jumping off point for snowmobilers to access the VAST Trail. As kids, we both spent countless hours exploring the woods, soaking up everything nature had to offer. Now, as adults and spouses, we’re grateful to share that same love of the outdoors with others. With the support of our wonderful Vermont neighbors, we’re proud to offer a retreat that embodies serenity. Perched on Ballou Mountain, Base Camp is more than just a campsite—it’s an invitation. Come and see for yourself! For more detailed information, please do not hesitate to reach out. -Megan & ErikExperience Lower Ballou Mountain at the Base Camp. As guests, you have the whole, unspoiled place to yourself! A scenic drive along Rt. 100 brings you near to West Halifax, a small Southern Vermont town just north of the Massachusetts border. Base Camp is a private 15 acre parcel that abutts the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail, tucked into the side of Ballou Mountain, ( misspelled by Google as Blue Mountain) one of many breathtaking peaks in the Green Mountains. With miles of trails & no structures on the property, the undeveloped woods combined with the views here provide a unique way to truly disconnect. Set up as a primitive camp site, Base Camp is a open field in an old orchard with no neighbors within several hundred yards, perfect for anyone seeking the peace and quiet of the Vermont woods. The site is not equipped for RV hookups or indoor amenities. But what it lacks in facilities, it more than makes up for with direct access to incredible local hiking and easy on/off access to the VAST trail, leading to the summit of our beloved Ballou Mountain. Bring your mountain bikes, hiking boots, cross-country skis, horses, snowmobiles, snowshoes, & curiosity and get exploring! Base Camp is rewarding year-round. In the warmer months, pack your swimming gear for a dip at nearby South Pond, a perfect spot for kayaking as well. Don’t forget to stock up on major supplies in Greenfield, MA (about 30 minutes away), or from one of the many local farm stands or the nearby small town of Jacksonville before heading off the grid. (Technically off the grid, but yes, there’s cell service here for those who can’t go fully unplugged!) And in the colder months it's a perfect jumping off point for snowmobilers to access the VAST Trail. As kids, we both spent countless hours exploring the woods, soaking up everything nature had to offer. Now, as adults and partners, we’re grateful to share that same love of the outdoors with others. With the support of our wonderful Vermont neighbors, we’ve proud to offer a retreat that embodies serenity. Perched on Ballou Mountain, Base Camp is more than just a campsite—it’s an invitation. Come and see for yourself! For more detailed information please call [xxxxxxxx].

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

**NO RV well hook up. We want you to have a good time no matter how you get there so Please call 413-364-7505 for any additional information or any questions.

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

4WD recommended

A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for best access.

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

30 guests max

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

Off leash

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 10 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

Follow the

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Ballou Mountain Base Camp

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 30 · Vehicles under 25 ft

Experience Lower Ballou Mountain at the Base Camp. As guests, you have the whole, unspoiled place to yourself! A scenic drive along Rt. 100 brings you near to West Halifax, a small Southern Vermont town just north of the Massachusetts border. Base Camp is a private 15 acre parcel that abutts the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail, tucked into the side of Ballou Mountain, ( misspelled by Google as Blue Mountain) one of many breathtaking peaks in the Green Mountains. With miles of trails & no structures on the property, the undeveloped woods combined with the views here provide a unique way to truly disconnect. Set up as a primitive camp site, Base Camp is a open field in an old orchard with no neighbors within several hundred yards, perfect for anyone seeking the peace and quiet of the Vermont woods. The site is not equipped for RV hookups or indoor amenities. But what it lacks in facilities, it more than makes up for with direct access to incredible local hiking and easy on/off access to the VAST trail, leading to the summit of our beloved Ballou Mountain. Bring your mountain bikes, hiking boots, cross-country skis, horses, snowmobiles, snowshoes, & curiosity and get exploring! Base Camp is rewarding year-round. In the warmer months, pack your swimming gear for a dip at nearby South Pond, a perfect spot for kayaking as well. Don’t forget to stock up on major supplies in Greenfield, MA (about 30 minutes away), or from one of the many local farm stands or the nearby small town of Jacksonville before heading off the grid. (Technically off the grid, but yes, there’s cell service here for those who can’t go fully unplugged!) And in the colder months it's a perfect jumping off point for snowmobilers to access the VAST Trail. As kids, we both spent countless hours exploring the woods, soaking up everything nature had to offer. Now, as adults and partners, we’re grateful to share that same love of the outdoors with others. With the support of our wonderful Vermont neighbors, we’ve proud to offer a retreat that embodies serenity. Perched on Ballou Mountain, Base Camp is more than just a campsite—it’s an invitation. Come and see for yourself! For more detailed information please call [xxxxxxxx].

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Reviews

94% Recommend9 ratings · 9 reviews

Recommends

· October 2026

15 ft rooftop tent · Group trip

We had a great time at camp, the site was very scenic and large. Erik was very helpful throughout the weekend.

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· September 2026

Family approved primitive camping!

8 ft travel trailer

Amazing spot! Definitely primitive camping, but if you're looking for a nice peaceful getaway with unlimited wandering you've come to the right place! Can't wait to come back again. Hosts were responsive and helpful and it was exactly the getaway we were looking for

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· September 2026

Beautiful remote sanctuary

Tent · With pets

Erik and Megan’s land is perfect for those that truly want to get away and feel remote. It’s a beautiful rolling meadow that sits on top of a hill after a long gravel driveway with a large flat cul de sac which is perfect for tents, RVs, or car campers. We had no problem getting up the driveway in a 2wd Toyota matrix. Us and our two dogs had a blast here and hope to be back soon! Megan was also very accommodating with our booking so reach out if you have a special request. She’s super kind and understanding!

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· September 2026

Loving this hipcamp spot!

4 ft rooftop tent

Beautiful spot all to myself. Host eric was the best hip camp owner i could have dealt with. He answered all questions and allowed me free range of the hiking trails . Clean,quiet and very large field for my tacoma . I recommend him to anyone who wants a quiet huge space to relax. I will be back again.

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· August 2026

Amazing family friendly site!

20 ft pop-up camper · With kids

My family and I had a wonderful weekend on Megan’s land. We had two pop-ups and two tents and still had PLENTY of space on the site for the three toddlers in our group to safely run around and play. The site was incredibly private and very quiet. While the drive up to the site was most certainly off-road, the path has clearly been well-maintained and was manageable for all of the SUVs and the truck in our group. Once we reached the address, we turned onto the gravel road (there was no number sign) and then took a LEFT when we came to the fork in the road and easily drove right into the meadows where we setup camp. We enjoyed hiking on the trails around the property and had some pretty cool nature experiences. There was plenty of firewood available for gathering, we just needed to use our axe and chainsaw to cut it down to size. I also want to highlight that I had a few questions before arriving at the site and found the host to be incredibly responsive. We had a wonderful stay so we didn’t need to reach out, but they made it clear that they were reachable should we need anything during our stay. Overall, we had a great time and I can’t wait to go back!

Recommends

· August 2026

20 ft fifth wheel · With pets

It's a beauty of a site, but access with a trailer is not recommended. We weren't able to get our truck and trailer to the site. There's a steep grade with loose gravel.

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· July 2026

20 ft travel trailer · With kids

We were looking for a secluded spot and found it. The driveway can be intimidating but as mentioned go slow and use common sense and you will be fine. 4x4 is helpful. Star gazing is spectacular from this location. The host was responsive and accommodating. Thank you again Emily!

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· July 2026

16 ft car · With pets

Beautiful site to ourselves, we loved exploring the woods and local rivers!

Mixed feelings

· June 2026

17 ft campervan

The place is a meadow of (unmaintained) grass, on a side bumpy road from a neighborhood and surrounded by woods. We enjoyed our time there and it was beautiful surroundings, would be nice if there was a small sign directing to this side road and if there was a small place to do a campfire

Location

West Halifax, Windham County, Vermont, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Megan E.

Joined in August 2025

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