Peaceful stay, clean perfect camp
What a gorgeous spot in the maple woods - immaculate shelter, conveniently placed picnic table (adorned with some freshly plucked flowers when we arrived), nice trail to outhouse, solid firepit (and plenty of generously provided firewood), and easy access from the road despite feeling entirely remote. We've camped all over the place and all the hipcamp amenities aside, what set this place apart was the beautiful maple glen, lovely winding trails, and quiet setting. We heard hermit thrushes and shared a pleasant evening listening to the rustle of the wind through the trees.
We visited in the summer and hope to make it back in the winter to see the host, Cal, making wood-fired maple syrup with the sap from all the trees we enjoyed. Awesome, local, and knowledgeable host - he's a seventh generation Vermonter who purchased this land to help preserve it, and his pride shows in all the small touches of excellent hospitality. He encouraged us to walk up the trails to the Bailey Hazen and see the views on Cabot Plains (yes, sunset!), to hike the Cabot Trails (we wouldn't have known about this gem without him - accessible right from his land), and check out the nearby Lamoille Valley Rail Trail by ski or bike next time we're in the area.