The best camping in New Discovery State Park, VT

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Discover the natural allure of New Discovery State Park.  

The best camping in New Discovery State Park, VT

Public campgrounds here are often sold out.
We've got kayaks, but feel free to BYO canoes, or sailboats. There is a boat launch area on the pond for larger boats. All sails, canoes & kayaks can launch from site.

2. The Alcove at Martin's Pond

98%
(54)
3.8mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent · Peacham, VT
This pristine and remote half acre of paradise is nestled between three hard and soft wooded lots set on the farther side of Peacham's Hidden Gem of Martin's Pond. The pond, which houses a Loon sanctuary, is situated on the back side of the expansive Groton State Forest, underneath the Looming Beauty of Devil's Hill. Remote Camping at its finest, campers will have access to a rustic out house and solar shower, as well as the clean waters of the pond for their use. Two Kayaks, with paddles and adult life vests are available for use on-site. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Please message for details. A small Shed on property can be accessed if dry storage space is needed. Firewood (one bundle & kindling) and fire pit will be provided. If you would like additional firewood during your stay, please use the "add-on" feature and select how many bundles of wood you would like. Pets are also welcome, but please review the pet-deposit under "add-ons." Campers are expected to bring their own accommodations: Tent, Sleeping Bag, pad, cooking stove/ fuel, etc. For bikers and backpackers, the extensive back roads of Peacham, VT as well as the hiking of Devil's Hill and other parts of Groton State Forrest should provide ample space for discovery. Not to mention the pond itself for boating enthusiasts. Currently, power and cell service are non existent on the property. Quiet camping generators are not discouraged so long as they are not in use during quiet hours. Just remember that Cell service is SEVERELY limited and you're encouraged to download any media prior to arrival. If at any time you need our assistance the closest signal is the interstate. If you require a more tailored experience, we can make arrangements to meet you at your arrival to ensure a smooth transition to the campsite. Any other questions, Just ask! 
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$106
 / night
Sheep grazing in our pasture.

3. Socks Family Farm

99%
(93)
5mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cabot, VT
Socks Family Farm comprises 30 acres, high in the hills of Cabot VT. We book only one reservation at a time, to give our guests a unique, private experience. Campers can choose from a wide open site with a view of the mountains, or a secluded site in the woods, with the babbling year-round brook in the background. The fields are meadowland, where we pasture our animals, cut hay, and enjoy the company of a diverse cohort of grasses, flowers, insects, and birds. On clear nights, the stars are lovely, and you'll be treated to the breathtaking sweep of the Milky Way. During the day, you can linger in the gardens, visit the sheep and chickens, wade in the pond, hike in the woods, walk the lovely dirt roads, or head out on your bike. If you're ready to range further, we're a short drive to hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming, epic mountain biking, quaint eateries, microbreweries, and more. St Johnsbury and Montpelier are the closest cities (25 and 35 minutes). Burlington is 1.25 hours, and Montreal is 2.5 hours. We moved to this land in 2007 with our two small children, and began developing a homestead. Over time, we built 2 greenhouses, a large equipment shed, planted and fenced an orchard, berry & perennial patch, & vegetable garden, made several flower gardens, set up systems for pasturing sheep and chickens, planted native shrubs and trees, and completely renovated the farmhouse. We practice organic regenerative agriculture and landscaping, with a deep commitment to strengthening and diversifying ecological systems. We offer free farm tours, and those who want to help and learn are welcome. We love the beauty of this land, and look forward to sharing it with you.
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$30
 / night
Art and Health Chill Camping

4. Art and Health Chill Camping

98%
(255)
5.1mi from New Discovery State Park · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cabot, VT
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!
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$55
 / night
The main swimming hole and waterfall across from my property.  Waterfall is to the right of the picture, I'm having trouble to the update.

5. Waterfall & Brook Camping

99%
(300)
5.2mi from New Discovery State Park · 4 sites · Tents · Plainfield, VT
This is one of the most beautiful places to live or visit in Vermont. My home for the past 40 years is right next to a stunning waterfall and brook. I love sharing this space with others. I have 3 separate campsites, each with their own pathways and privacy from each other. Your visit here will allow you many choices of ways to relax. My land abuts the 700 acres of school property behind me and I have trail and path access right from my yard to many miles of an old road bed for walking, biking, hiking, or exploring the length of the brook. There is a waterfall across the street. At least 5 different swimming holes and the water is cold and refreshing! I am 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, Vt. You have access to my delicious pure clean spring water from the hose. There is a pizza/restaurant/bar in my town just 6 minutes away. Please, no fireworks, you'll get me banned by the town officials! If you camp here you will feel like you are in a forest, but will be able to drive anywhere with ease.
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$60
 / night
Vermont Rustic Retreat

6. Vermont Rustic Retreat

100%
(20)
6mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Cabot, VT
Gorgeous views and rustic cabin retreat in rural Cabot, Vermont. You will love the quiet 13 acre property with pond and outdoor fire grill. 192 square ft cabin with porch for sitting and viewing spectacular sunsets. The cabin has a futon sofa for two, a woodstove (wood supplied), large cooler, 5-gallon water jug filled, T.V., portolet and outhouse, two burner campstove, dishes, utensils, and fresh vegetables and berries when in season. (lots of wood for campfires and wood stove, pots and pans and cooking utensils, electricity, propane for cook stove and good cell service, bike, cross country ski and canoe rental optional) Fantastic gravel roads for cycling, nearby Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, mountain biking nearby at Kingdom Trails and Craftsbury Outdoor Center, endless local hiking trails, canoeing at nearby Peacham Pond and Green River Resevoir. Winter activities - cross country skiing on Cabot Winter Trails, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond. Short drive to Hill Farmstead Brewery (world class microbrewery), Jasper Hill cheese caves (also award winning), home of Cabot Creamery, Cabot's own The Den for live music and microbrews, restaurants, coffee shops and local organic foods at coop in nearby Hardwick. 30 minute drive to capital city Montpelier and St. Johnsbury. Nichols ledge and pond, Joes Pond in Cabot. State Park Green River Reservoir not too far away. Dog Mountain for pets near St. Johnsbury.
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$100
 / night
Hoolie Farm

11. Hoolie Farm

99%
(43)
8.7mi from New Discovery State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Calais, VT
Our organic vegetables are spread out over 129 acres of flat river bottom fields and high sandy plateaus. The Pekin Brook winds down the middle of the farm and has a couple deeper pools for swimming. Head 1/4 mile up the road from our farmhouse and discover our Flower Maze, the largest in VT. It's built like a corn maze, BUT with flowers. Please visit our website for more details. (2025 Update: There is no flower maze this year) We are 20 minutes from our state capital, Montpelier; 60 minutes from our nearest large city, Burlington which is located on Lake Champlain and 40 minutes from Waterbury, home to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Some fun attractions in our neighborhood are: Chickering Bog- an easy hiking trail with rare plants, variety of nesting birds, and frogs. # 10 Pond - Our local gem for swimming, boating and fishing Kent Corner Museum- Various VT Artists featured in a historic Calais home The Whammy Bar @ The Maple Corner Store- food, music, and community Morse Farm Maple Sugar Works Coburn Covered Bridge- travel over a historic covered bridge Worcester July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Barre Opera House Lost Nation Theater (Fall Attraction)- Peck Family Orchard
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$40
 / night
Peck Farm Orchard Pond

13. Peck Farm Orchard Pond

98%
(68)
11mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · East Montpelier, VT
    Over 200 years ago, our ancestors established the Peck Farm to sustain their families and build a community.  Eight generations later, we strive towards the same goals. Our farm is conserved through Vermont Land Trust and is an active farm featuring cropland, maple sugar woods, and apple orchard.Learn more about this land:Your camp site is a flat mowed lawn next to our orchard irrigation pond. The pond is fed via solar pump which is located in the wetland cow pasture just beyond the site. The camp site is situated between 2 woods a wetland and our pick your own apple orchard. A variety of bird species can be seen and heard throughout the day and in the evening. The area is a well used animal transition zone with deer, black bear, bobcats, turkey and many others. A fire pit is available, swimming in the pond is allowed. There is a traditional 2-hole outhouse 600ft from the campsite. Power hookup for charging is available on the property as well. Fall campers will have full access to our corn maze, apples, apple cider, cider donuts, dry hard cider and hay rides. The site is 6.5 miles from the capitol of Montpelier. Our town forest featuring miles of hiking trails is located just one mile from the site. Our parking area is often used by bikers and walkers for convenient parking.
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Woodbury Meadows Entrance

14. Woodbury Meadows

99%
(403)
12mi from New Discovery State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · East Calais, VT
We live on 52 wooded acres in a natural area surrounded by lakes and ponds just 14 miles north of Montpelier VT. We are located on the Green Mountain Gravel Growler bike packing trail and 7 miles south of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. We have lots of hiking , biking, boating and swimming opportunities nearby. Our amenity's include a bath house with two flush toilets and a hot shower. We also have a washer and dryer available for our campers. We have two 30 amp RV sites with full hook ups and 4 tent/small RV non electric sites. We are 100% solar powered and have good WIFI but no cell service. We cater to small quiet groups who can enjoy our peaceful setting. If your are bike packing and our sites are booked just text or stop in we will accommodate you. The campground is located along our town road and the sites are 50 - 100 feet apart along our driveway. This is not a wilderness experience you will have neighbors, including us We are a family friendly, non smoking campground. We are open early May till late October. Pets on leashes are OK. Quiet time is all the time :~). 12 and under free, no Generators.
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Ryegate Away Cabins

18. Ryegate Away Cabins

97%
(159)
14mi from New Discovery State Park · 2 sites · Lodging · Ryegate, VT
Learn more about this land: We look forward to hosting you! This property overlooking the beautiful Connecticut river (no access to) has two cabins to choose from, one sleeps two people and the other can accommodate three. The property is such a peaceful spot! We have a rustic outhouse, and showers can be taken in the main farmhouse on the property if you would like, available Monday thru Saturday from 8am to 9am. So that means Sundays are not available or evenings. The cabin is outfitted with a comfy bed, fridge, and microwave and coffee maker. We sell firewood to sit around a cozy campfire at night and stargaze! You can even purchase a S'mores package as well! Enjoy a cup of coffee in the mornings and listen to the birds. Bottled water is included as well and placed in your fridge upon arrival. Potable water also easily accessible. We will do our best to make you feel at home away from home. In a way that is never intrusive, we respect your privacy. Come and unwind with nature all around you. We are very pet friendly! And ask that all dogs are on a leash while outside. Also, pets are not to be left in the cabins unattended at any time. So, with all that said get yourself and your pets here and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on your deck looking out to the river. Don't set an alarm, the loons or geese may wake you first!  Listen to the birds and relax!  And if luck is with you, you might spot a bald eagle!   Want to play with goats? We have them! Come say hi to Sam and Frodo! Fresh eggs are available for sale and you can even say hi to the chickens on site! $5.00 a dozen!! Hiking trails are nearby including Groton State Forest, hiking near Willoughby Lake is only about 45 minutes away and is worth the trip! Come experience the green mountains and we are not far from the White mountains of NH.
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$65
 / night
Verbena Vista at Dreamland

19. Verbena Vista at Dreamland

99%
(87)
15mi from New Discovery State Park · 3 sites · Lodging · Worcester, VT
Welcome to Verbena Vista, the magic cottage at Dreamland~ /|\ We now offer Custom Crafted Retreats for our guests; an opportunity to sink into sanctuary and be held in your journey to wholeness with Fearn as your guide. Scroll down to the bottom of this description for more details. Go to "EXTRAS" to reserve your Ritual Retreat! Verbena Vista is: ~a tiny guest cottage committed to sustainable, simple living. ~off grid, unplumbed, solar powered and uses only natural cleaning products. ~secluded, quiet, immersed in many acres of forest with meandering brooks, pond, trails, sacred well, stone circle and labyrinth. ~Less than 10 miles from Montpelier, the state capitol; a charming small city. 2 miles to general store/gas station. Unplug, slow down, and sink in to retreat on sacred land.10 x 20’ cozy, bright cottage. Off grid with small solar system.Unplumbed- Tank systems for sink and shower. Compost bucket toilet. Double sized bed and single pull out couch. Please bring your own linens! Propane cook top and heat. Unplugged- No wifi. Limited cell reception. Quaint front porch with rocking chair and awesome vista of gardens, pond, stars, hills; Firewood for sale, $5 for an armload. Please inquire for more info and leave $ in basket in yurt. Please use fire pit in front of cottage, not in stone circle. Feel welcomed to use our temple spaces for solo or respectful group connection quiet time. Please no drinking or smoking in these spaces. Welcome LGBTQIA and BIPOC! Your Ritual Retreat at Dreamland A custom crafted Ritual Retreat is a special opportunity to step away from the busyness of your daily routine to tend to your body and soul, heart and mind. Because sometimes life requires us to unplug, to unplug, unwind and remember our deep connection to Nature and Spirit. Imagine being guided in a customized sacred ritual while held in a breathtakingly beautiful and magically tended land. Once your Ritual Retreat is booked we can chat here to custom craft your rite at Dreamland.
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$64
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The Alcove at Martin's Pond

98%
(54)
3.8mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent · Peacham, VT
This pristine and remote half acre of paradise is nestled between three hard and soft wooded lots set on the farther side of Peacham's Hidden Gem of Martin's Pond. The pond, which houses a Loon sanctuary, is situated on the back side of the expansive Groton State Forest, underneath the Looming Beauty of Devil's Hill. Remote Camping at its finest, campers will have access to a rustic out house and solar shower, as well as the clean waters of the pond for their use. Two Kayaks, with paddles and adult life vests are available for use on-site. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Please message for details. A small Shed on property can be accessed if dry storage space is needed. Firewood (one bundle & kindling) and fire pit will be provided. If you would like additional firewood during your stay, please use the "add-on" feature and select how many bundles of wood you would like. Pets are also welcome, but please review the pet-deposit under "add-ons." Campers are expected to bring their own accommodations: Tent, Sleeping Bag, pad, cooking stove/ fuel, etc. For bikers and backpackers, the extensive back roads of Peacham, VT as well as the hiking of Devil's Hill and other parts of Groton State Forrest should provide ample space for discovery. Not to mention the pond itself for boating enthusiasts. Currently, power and cell service are non existent on the property. Quiet camping generators are not discouraged so long as they are not in use during quiet hours. Just remember that Cell service is SEVERELY limited and you're encouraged to download any media prior to arrival. If at any time you need our assistance the closest signal is the interstate. If you require a more tailored experience, we can make arrangements to meet you at your arrival to ensure a smooth transition to the campsite. Any other questions, Just ask! 
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$106
 / night

Socks Family Farm

99%
(93)
5mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · Cabot, VT
Socks Family Farm comprises 30 acres, high in the hills of Cabot VT. We book only one reservation at a time, to give our guests a unique, private experience. Campers can choose from a wide open site with a view of the mountains, or a secluded site in the woods, with the babbling year-round brook in the background. The fields are meadowland, where we pasture our animals, cut hay, and enjoy the company of a diverse cohort of grasses, flowers, insects, and birds. On clear nights, the stars are lovely, and you'll be treated to the breathtaking sweep of the Milky Way. During the day, you can linger in the gardens, visit the sheep and chickens, wade in the pond, hike in the woods, walk the lovely dirt roads, or head out on your bike. If you're ready to range further, we're a short drive to hiking, paddling, fishing, swimming, epic mountain biking, quaint eateries, microbreweries, and more. St Johnsbury and Montpelier are the closest cities (25 and 35 minutes). Burlington is 1.25 hours, and Montreal is 2.5 hours. We moved to this land in 2007 with our two small children, and began developing a homestead. Over time, we built 2 greenhouses, a large equipment shed, planted and fenced an orchard, berry & perennial patch, & vegetable garden, made several flower gardens, set up systems for pasturing sheep and chickens, planted native shrubs and trees, and completely renovated the farmhouse. We practice organic regenerative agriculture and landscaping, with a deep commitment to strengthening and diversifying ecological systems. We offer free farm tours, and those who want to help and learn are welcome. We love the beauty of this land, and look forward to sharing it with you.
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$30
 / night

Art and Health Chill Camping

98%
(255)
5.1mi from New Discovery State Park · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cabot, VT
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!
Pets
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from 
$55
 / night

Waterfall & Brook Camping

99%
(300)
5.2mi from New Discovery State Park · 4 sites · Tents · Plainfield, VT
This is one of the most beautiful places to live or visit in Vermont. My home for the past 40 years is right next to a stunning waterfall and brook. I love sharing this space with others. I have 3 separate campsites, each with their own pathways and privacy from each other. Your visit here will allow you many choices of ways to relax. My land abuts the 700 acres of school property behind me and I have trail and path access right from my yard to many miles of an old road bed for walking, biking, hiking, or exploring the length of the brook. There is a waterfall across the street. At least 5 different swimming holes and the water is cold and refreshing! I am 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, Vt. You have access to my delicious pure clean spring water from the hose. There is a pizza/restaurant/bar in my town just 6 minutes away. Please, no fireworks, you'll get me banned by the town officials! If you camp here you will feel like you are in a forest, but will be able to drive anywhere with ease.
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$60
 / night

Vermont Rustic Retreat

100%
(20)
6mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Lodging · Cabot, VT
Gorgeous views and rustic cabin retreat in rural Cabot, Vermont. You will love the quiet 13 acre property with pond and outdoor fire grill. 192 square ft cabin with porch for sitting and viewing spectacular sunsets. The cabin has a futon sofa for two, a woodstove (wood supplied), large cooler, 5-gallon water jug filled, T.V., portolet and outhouse, two burner campstove, dishes, utensils, and fresh vegetables and berries when in season. (lots of wood for campfires and wood stove, pots and pans and cooking utensils, electricity, propane for cook stove and good cell service, bike, cross country ski and canoe rental optional) Fantastic gravel roads for cycling, nearby Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, mountain biking nearby at Kingdom Trails and Craftsbury Outdoor Center, endless local hiking trails, canoeing at nearby Peacham Pond and Green River Resevoir. Winter activities - cross country skiing on Cabot Winter Trails, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond. Short drive to Hill Farmstead Brewery (world class microbrewery), Jasper Hill cheese caves (also award winning), home of Cabot Creamery, Cabot's own The Den for live music and microbrews, restaurants, coffee shops and local organic foods at coop in nearby Hardwick. 30 minute drive to capital city Montpelier and St. Johnsbury. Nichols ledge and pond, Joes Pond in Cabot. State Park Green River Reservoir not too far away. Dog Mountain for pets near St. Johnsbury.
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$100
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Hoolie Farm

99%
(43)
8.7mi from New Discovery State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Calais, VT
Our organic vegetables are spread out over 129 acres of flat river bottom fields and high sandy plateaus. The Pekin Brook winds down the middle of the farm and has a couple deeper pools for swimming. Head 1/4 mile up the road from our farmhouse and discover our Flower Maze, the largest in VT. It's built like a corn maze, BUT with flowers. Please visit our website for more details. (2025 Update: There is no flower maze this year) We are 20 minutes from our state capital, Montpelier; 60 minutes from our nearest large city, Burlington which is located on Lake Champlain and 40 minutes from Waterbury, home to Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. Some fun attractions in our neighborhood are: Chickering Bog- an easy hiking trail with rare plants, variety of nesting birds, and frogs. # 10 Pond - Our local gem for swimming, boating and fishing Kent Corner Museum- Various VT Artists featured in a historic Calais home The Whammy Bar @ The Maple Corner Store- food, music, and community Morse Farm Maple Sugar Works Coburn Covered Bridge- travel over a historic covered bridge Worcester July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Barre Opera House Lost Nation Theater (Fall Attraction)- Peck Family Orchard
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$40
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Peck Farm Orchard Pond

98%
(68)
11mi from New Discovery State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV · East Montpelier, VT
    Over 200 years ago, our ancestors established the Peck Farm to sustain their families and build a community.  Eight generations later, we strive towards the same goals. Our farm is conserved through Vermont Land Trust and is an active farm featuring cropland, maple sugar woods, and apple orchard.Learn more about this land:Your camp site is a flat mowed lawn next to our orchard irrigation pond. The pond is fed via solar pump which is located in the wetland cow pasture just beyond the site. The camp site is situated between 2 woods a wetland and our pick your own apple orchard. A variety of bird species can be seen and heard throughout the day and in the evening. The area is a well used animal transition zone with deer, black bear, bobcats, turkey and many others. A fire pit is available, swimming in the pond is allowed. There is a traditional 2-hole outhouse 600ft from the campsite. Power hookup for charging is available on the property as well. Fall campers will have full access to our corn maze, apples, apple cider, cider donuts, dry hard cider and hay rides. The site is 6.5 miles from the capitol of Montpelier. Our town forest featuring miles of hiking trails is located just one mile from the site. Our parking area is often used by bikers and walkers for convenient parking.
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The best camping in New Discovery State Park, VT guide

Overview

About

Part of Groton State Forest, New Discovery State Park is just that...a land of discovery! Hike (or drive) Owl’s Head for a striking views of the forest or use the park systems 17 miles of trails. Wanna move yourself around through the forest faster? There’s plenty of places to push yourself on that mountain bike or horseback ride. Whether you’ve got your RV or just a tent there’s lots of campground and backcountry camping. With the state capital of Montpelier and other parks in the Groton Forest system, you’re sure to set yourself up for a trip of historical and adventurous magic.

Notable campgrounds

  • Big Deer Campground: A favorite for families, offering spacious sites amid towering pines.
  • Osmore Pond Campground: Secluded spots perfect for a peaceful retreat into nature.
  • New Discovery Campground: The ideal base for exploring the park's diverse landscapes.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your preferred dates, as sites fill up quickly during peak season.
  • Consider visiting during the weekdays for better availability and a quieter experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings.
  • Explore nearby camping options if your first choice is unavailable.

When to go

The best time to visit New Discovery State Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and all park facilities are open. Spring and fall offer quieter visits with cooler temperatures, while winter presents a snowy wonderland for those prepared for cold-weather camping.

Know before you go

  • Check the park's operating schedule for updates on seasonal closures and hours.
  • Review safety guidelines, especially if you plan to hike or engage in water activities.
  • Accessibility varies across the park, so inquire ahead if you have specific needs.
  • Day use fees apply, and passes can be purchased for frequent visits.
  • Pets are welcome in designated areas, but familiarize yourself with park rules regarding animals.
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