On SUNRISE FARM in EAST DOVER Vermont is on CONSERVATION land & features this new idyllic camping spot Away from the farmhouse on our 72 acre farm. This site is alongside a pristine Pond we call the “LOTUS POND” (see Sign on dock for) with plenty of parking and big enough for several tents.
The “Primitive” (no power) car camping site is just below our Big Swim Pond ab
On SUNRISE FARM in EAST DOVER Vermont is on CONSERVATION land & features this new idyllic camping spot Away from the farmhouse on our 72 acre farm. This site is alongside a pristine Pond we call the “LOTUS POND” (see Sign on dock for) with plenty of parking and big enough for several tents.
The “Primitive” (no power) car camping site is just below our Big Swim Pond above (which we encourage you to enjoy ~ see pics). You drive here with my guidance through a different entrance well past the farmhouse on the north end of the farm. Port a Potty is 200 yards away amongst the trees with a solar light for night use.
The water you have there is from the pond (we recommend boiling for cooking 10 minutes when cooking with it). Additional tested water can be found at our well spigot by the farmhouse for delicious drinking water.
Please NO Detergents or Soaps in the pond. We provide special camp soap, buckets.Dump dish water from the buckets we provide behind the site on the ground.
This unique site that is marked “Lotus Pond”. Great for Bird watchers as Herons, Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Hawks, Geese, Ducks and Osprey among other wildlife love our four ponds.
Please take all trash with you ~so "no trace is left behind".
Firewood will be provided for a stone fire ring when you request it. Please do NOT bring your own Firewood to our Conservation Zone as we have been advised it can transport a dangerous Wood Beetle. Our Firewood “Extra” is better value than what you typically find shrinkwrapped.
Lots to enjoy and this is just below the Big Swim Pond where there are no sites and this is the most private of all our sites here.
In Winter months we request AWD vehicles and if there is ice please park by entry and hike in so you can easily get out.
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 1PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out Weeknight discount: 10% off
- Response time: Within 6 hours
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Sunrise farm #3 Site: “LOTUS POND”
$5River Inner Tubes
New Oversized Truck Inner Tubes - Great for going down the West River 10 minu...Read more
New Oversized Truck Inner Tubes - Great for going down the West River 10 minutes drive away.
$1Volleyball /Badminton/Football …
…donate if you like so we keep our equipment current… Soccer ball, Dodgeballs...Read more
…donate if you like so we keep our equipment current… Soccer ball, Dodgeballs, Softballs/ hardball/training ball and bat. Ping Pong (we have you assist putting out plywood on picnic table)… We have “Play Cabinet”… Basically Sign Out and return. Cones to set up whatever course or play area you need. Goals/Bases. We have a great expansive farm for FUN and EXERCISE Please Note Replacement cost (as per our receipt) for lost stuff or not returned. Work out with Others and make a game of it.
$5DISC GOLF FREE w your Own Disks or
We have a 72 acre farm and a New Par 3 Disk Golf Course - The Course starts...Read more
We have a 72 acre farm and a New Par 3 Disk Golf Course - The Course starts by the big pond…FREE if you bring your own disks or… $5 per first day if we provide # Disc Golf Set - we have 5 full sets. WEEKEND RATE or 3 days; $10 if you use ours and return All of them... Charge of $12 for replacing each lost disk that you take responsibility for when signing on for this Extra. Never tried? Easier than regular golf but takes patience if you don’t expect the disks to behave just like frisbees ... & it’s fun and social. Ps if you have your Own frisbees/discs your kids 10 and under can play for FREE when Staying with Us. Course Only for Our Guests Staying here.
Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood (depending on weather -ma...Read more
Charcoal briquettes
We provide a barbecue and will give you a full or half bag $8 whatever you need
$20Blackstone Propane Cook Stove
New Barbecue and Propane Grill combo with grilling and cooking instruments .....Read more
New Barbecue and Propane Grill combo with grilling and cooking instruments ... and cleaning gear... for 3 day use... $20 more if we clean. Longer stays $5 a day after a day for propane paid in cash
Solar Water Shower units
Solar Water Shower unit available for 5 sites … Sites 1 and 2 at Sunrise Farm...Read more
Trash Pick-UP
Please leave no "Trace left Behind" ... but we will pick-up trash and Recycla...Read more
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
We do rent a couple of adult size recently maintained mountain bikes and there are plenty of trails we are connected to.
Hiking
All Trails is a great app to show you the trails around. We are connected to many they don't show out back - logging roads
Horseback riding
Flame Stables in Wilmington ... Hazel takes out only 3 riders at time for $25 (cash only) and its a ride on trails for about 40...Read more
Paddling
Rivers aplenty here - their speeds vary with how late it is in the year.
Off-roading (OHV)
Miles of logging roads behind our farm that we are connected with.
Snow sports
Lots of great choices nearby
Swimming
Our big pond is artesian fed, clean and as big as a couple of Olympic pools without the chlorine.
Whitewater paddling
Seasonal - Spring
Wildlife watching
Lots of bird life and if you are quiet and patient much more.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sunrise farm #3 Site: “LOTUS POND” in Vermont.
Forest
Miles of forests as far as the eye can see to explore... not a house you can see looking East for over 50 miles.
Field
DISC Golf at Sunrise Farm sites
River, stream, or creek
Check out the local terrain. Many river, streams and creeks we can direct you to for swimming and exploring...some on our land ...Read more
Swimming hole
See Swimming above and River, stream or creek descriptions.
Wetlands
Directly behind our farm on the other side of the logging road you will find a wetland with otters and much more.
Farm
Non working farm now but we have plans for an organic grow next year and will be trading space for help.
Driveway
Short but plenty of parking
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20 Reviews
Very unique site. Loved hearing the birds and frogs. Not too difficult to find and Roy was very prompt in his communications.
My two teenagers and I have been doing an annual Father’s Day camp out for the last 10 years and Sunrise farm did not disappoint. The Lotus pond site is a beautiful site tucked away on the property and is a very peaceful and relaxing site.
The site is large enough to have our 10x10 tent set up. You only have a few spots for a tent that large so it does take a little planning.
We were able to setup our tent and large canopy with plenty of room for chairs and other supplies.
Roy was a great host and did everything he could to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time. We enjoyed playing frisbee golf and explore the different sites and trails. We didn’t get a chance to swim but the big pond looked like a great place to cool off and is right next to the site.
Something’s to note about this site that may influence your decision on what site to stay at. Lotus Pond is a primitive site, meaning there isn’t an outhouse or portipotty at the site. It is about 2 tenths of a mile away and shared between multiple sites. This wasn’t a problem for us but you need to be aware of it. Also this site is not conducive for hanging the solar shower,(an optional add on) so unless you have something that will support the weight you might want to skip that.
In under 45 minutes you can be canoeing or kayaking on the Connecticut river or you can head to Stratton or Mount Snow if you need a little more adventure.
Sunrise farm and Roy provide a fantastic location.
My first time staying at a hip camp site, very quiet spot had a small amount of cell service and the WiFi was provided by the host. The small dock was nice to set up the tent on and little to no dirt was tracked into my tent which was nice. I’d stay here again.
Lotus pond is a quiet respite after a long drive.
Lotus pond was private and beautiful, a perfect place to rest in beauty and explore from.
Thank you Shaina… hope to have you visit again…the Fall here is amazing. Be WellandThrive! Roy
What an incredible oasis. So wonderful to have a spot all to ourselves. Our dogs especially were in heaven. Roy was incredibly accommodating, helpful, and just truly a wonderful host. We will most definitely be back.
Loved the area. Very easy to get to. There was quite a bit of flat area by the pond so I was able to set up my large 3-person tent and a nice awning next to it for relaxing.
Very thorough communication. It’s a beautiful landscape and private pond with a platform and stone fire ring next to the pond. Very quiet, spacious, and private.
Thank you Faith… look forward to next time. Best, Roy
- Property
- Sunrise Farm
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- $27/night
- 1 Site
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