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Wayne
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We had a wonderful time. The view was spectacular. The accommodation suited our needs. Having to outdoor compost potty with a scenic view was a plus for outdoors camping. We had heavy rain, but we were prepared. Mike had that wonderful pizza oven that we took full advantage of making so delicious pizza. We plan on returning to repeat our adventure.
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Kim
3 weeks ago
Tent
Spectacular view. Great spot for a vehicle with higher clearance.
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Mariel
November 2025
With pets
The area is right in the middle of the forest which made for a fun drive and just a beautiful landscape. We got unlucky that the first night was uniquely cold and windy but the host was so great at trying to accommodate and keep us warm. She was very available and considerate. I would highly recommend this place for the scenery and the host!
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Sarah
November 2025
30 ft travel trailer
We had a great time camping here! We participated in two glass blowing classes while we were there and Robert & Kathy were such warm and hospitable hosts! We enjoyed some great meals at their fabulous recommended restaurants and even had a magical evening star gazing at their grand opening of their Taft Hill Farm Observatory!
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Scott
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Fantastic communication!
The road into this site was fantastic!
The site was as advertised. Noah and his mother Steffanie run a beautiful grateful Dead themed property!
We stayed in sight one I had a picnic table and a fire pit Wood was close by and reasonably priced at five dollars!
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Heidi
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Green acres was a wonderful spot just like advertised.
Stephanie and her son Noah were excellent hosts with fantastic communication!
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casey
November 2025
Robin
October 2025
With pets
The cabin is as it says...Cozy. Loved everything about it. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting to go Glamping.
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Nina
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Absolutely wonderful place! The views of both sunrise and sunset are breathtaking, the location is perfect, and the property is very well maintained. Our host, Stephanie, was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Grateful Acres is just 25 minutes from great restaurants and coffee shops, and only 5 minutes from the stunning Somerset Reservoir and nearby hiking trails. We loved our stay and would love to come back!
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Carmen
October 2025
30 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful property to camp on located just outside of an adorable small town surrounded by amazing parks, trails, and mountains. We had the best trip ever and it’s because Gus is the kindest host!
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Jonathan
October 2025
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Julia
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Gorgeous views! So peaceful and a lovely site. It was super nice and convenient that you can purchase firewood at the campsite.
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Matthew
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Cozy Mountain Cabin
Rebecca was super helpful in finding the camp and once we were there everything was perfectly prepared for us. We had everything we could have needed for any scenario we might have missed preparing for and everything was laid out and easy to access. Plus she even started the wood stove for us before we arrived the first night so the cabin was instantly cozy. Overall, a fantastic experience!
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Maureen
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful area with the most stunning view ever!! Very peaceful escape to nature.
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Elizabeth
October 2025
3 nights at Riverhaven
I visited Riverhaven in late October for a solo reading retreat, and the environment was exactly what I was looking for when I envisioned a peaceful, secluded place to read. The fall colors were beautiful, the rain and the running water added to the ambience, and everything necessary was provided to make my stay stress free and comfortable. Renel was very communicative leading up to my stay, which was very helpful with my trip planning. I would recommend Riverhaven to anyone and will stay again if I ever find myself back in Vermont.
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hailin
October 2025
20 ft campervan
The campground is well maintained. The environment is very nice.. grass lawn clean. The trail nice is nice for Hiking. It is located around my route 9. It is convenient for in and out. The owner, Gus , is very nice. When I checking, he came out welcome to us and showed us where the campsite is and how to get there. My campsite has a tub of 5G T-Mobile. Will come next time definitely.
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Kevin
October 2025
Tent
Robert was an amazing host and the campsite was serene. Right next to the river, a built in fireplace, private but accessible - I couldn't have asked for more. Robert was so accommodating and gave me a tour of his studio and let me watch some of the glassblowing in action. It's worth going out of your way.
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Lynne
October 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful spot. Walking distance to town, trail right from camp. Gus is very friendly. He greeted us briefly when we arrived and gave us our privacy. Would definitely stay again.
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Alison
October 2025
16 ft car
This was a beautiful. Secluded spot to spend the night car camping. The view was stunning. I loved being under the Maple trees next to a rock wall.
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Joshua
October 2025
Tent
With kids
What a spectacular spot. The views can be beat. And Mike is quick to reply if you have any questions.
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The best camping in Green Mountain National Forest, VT guide
Overview
About
Located in southwestern and central Vermont, the Green Mountain National Forest is a four-seasons playground packed with hiking trails, campgrounds, ski areas, and more. Sections of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Long Trail, and the North Country Scenic Trail pass through the Green Mountain National Forest and hundreds of miles of multi-use trails offer unlimited opportunities for mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Campers will find several developed National Forest campgrounds as well as dispersed camping areas and primitive lakeside camp spots that can only be reached by foot or boat.
Notable campgrounds
- Best for water sports: Grout Pond Recreation Area
- Best for families: Moosalamoo Campground
- Best for solitude seekers: Chittenden Brook Campground
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Grout Pond, Chittenden Brook, Moosalamoo, Silver Lake, and Hapgood Pond campgrounds all have sites that can be reserved in advance online. Reservations are available six months in advance on a rolling basis.
- Most of the Green Mountain National Forest campgrounds have some first-come, first-served campsites available. All sites at the Greendale Campground are only first-come, first-served.
- Many walk-in and boat-in campsites do not require reservations. Dispersed camping is also allowed in designated areas in Green Mountain National Forest.
When to go
Green Mountain National Forest offers year-round recreation. Summer is the best time for camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and fishing adventures. Green Mountain National Forest is one of the best places to see fall colors in the northeast and colors often peak between late September and the second week of October. Fall is often the busiest time to visit so avoid weekends during this time if you can. Trails are often wet and muddy in spring when trail use is not encouraged.
Know before you go
- Green Mountain National Forest campground amenities are limited to vault toilets and trash services. Not all sites have drinking water, and no hookups are available.
- Green Mountain National Forest campsites often include a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and tent pads. Amenities vary at walk-in and boat-to-sites
- Not all primitive sites have access to restrooms. Campers must know how to dispose of human waste properly.
- When dispersed camping, only utilize sites that have been previously used. Do not create any new fire rings.
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32 ratings · 16 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
16 ft travel trailer ·
Grout Pond Recreation Area
Remote State run campground on Grout Pond. Sites are well maintained and $16 dollars a night. Fire ring & picnic table at each site and pit toilets available. Very peaceful and remote! Plenty of hiking trails. We only had a short walk to enjoy a swim at the pond. Would recommend to friends!
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Heidi C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Lye Brook falls was worth the hike!
Nittaya C.
4 reviews
July 2022
This location on the map is VERY incorrect. Stratton Pond is West of Londonderry. Also, I hiked the Stratton Pond trail yesterday and didn't see any camping spots until you reach the lake.
Travis G.
4 reviews
August 2021
Multiple sites are first come, first serve (I believe the first few or so) but the sites after that are usually bookable. I was able to reserve site 11 on recreation.gov .. but I believe site 10 and under is first come, first serve. Definitely research or call ahead of time to ensure your spot!
Lexi S.
4 years on Hipcamp
June 2021
Beautiful, secluded campground deep in green mountain nat'l forest. The sites all have good character and some amount of privacy. Bathrooms are clean and comfortable; water was delicious; 5 stars
Dan J.
4 years on Hipcamp
June 2020
"atop a small clearing"? no, down in woods w some breaks in trees w views of Greens. You need high clearance to access or hike in a half mile. I had a RAV w trailer hitch that would have bottomed out. One site
Trash there.
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John R.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2020
The road is called Michigan Road and the river is called West Tweed River. The road is really tough on small vans and trucks cars lots of washouts there is no Lake
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David R.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2019
Be aware of wildlife in the area. Pack seal-able (and non-chewable!) bags to ward off critters trying to take a bite out of your snacks.
Maddy M.
6 years on Hipcamp
June 2018
Hapgood Pond is a great campground located just outside of Peru in the Southern Green Mountains. It is a great place to stop on your first night in Vermont if you are traveling from the South. It is peaceful and quiet. An easy, dog friendly hiking trail loops around the pond. One of my favorite places in all of Vermont: J.J. Hapgood General Store is located just minutes away. Great place to pick up some local food and goods. They offer delicious meals and have a great patio.
Becky & Melanie W.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
No reservations! Donation based and a wonderful place to visit.
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Kimberly K.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2017
Remote on a pretty pond, Nice walk in sites and leanto's. Miles and miles of trails for year round enjoyment.
Brian B.
5 reviews
April 2017
Relatively unknown gem in Southern Vermont. Hike-in or boat-in only camping along a beautiful little pond high in the Green Mountain NF. Rarely crowded and accessible year-round, there are a couple of lean-to shelters along Vermont's Catamount ski trail as well as remarkable fishing in Somerset Reservoir and the Upper Deerfield river. Plenty of easy hiking around the lake as well as along the huge Somerset Reservoir just south of Grout Pond. Tucked in a high basin between Stratton & Mt. Snow, its a moderate drive to Wilmington for supplies and a stellar spot with very spread out camping. The best sites are the ones furthest along the trail, but all very nice.
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Damien S.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2017
Primitive camping in the Green Mountain National Forest.
Tara S.
18 reviews
April 2016
This is actually at 43.992165, -72.966728, close to Ripton, VT
Andy J.
9 years on Hipcamp
April 2016
Once upon a November, the leaf peepin' got the best of us and we drove North. We landed in vacant and lush Vermont, and chose Mount Moosalamoo for the hiking and honestly, the endearing name. An empty campground, not a sound or soul for miles. And it snowed on our damp firepit and all was well for long enough to make a quick quesadilla... do bring your own dry logs from within state! Still, for the peace and simplictiy, off season camping can't be beat.
Linnaea M.
9 years on Hipcamp
February 2016
Beautiful top of the mountain views to the north every morning. Ground is rough but there is enough space for between 5 and 10 small tents.
Brennan B.
9 years on Hipcamp