Hosted by Dan R.
Activities
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Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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100 ratings · 37 reviews
James R.
October 11, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
Convenient place to camp for 1 nite
I stayed at site #2. The clearing up top is hard to spot as it is barely big enough for a full sized car. Do NOT try to bring your vehicle down the path unless you have some SERIOUS ground clearance. Site #2 was a pretty cozy spot and fairly easy to find - in the daytime. Route 100 was a stones throw away and the traffic was pretty steady and loud (even with earplugs) until the middle of the night. Overall, a convenient place to crash for the night.
Rachel M.recommends
October 10, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
We had a great stay at Thatcher Brook. We were in the area to do a modified Green Mountain Gravel Growler ride and Dan’s place is very close to the Waterbury Park & Ride so it was a super convenient stay for us. We weren’t bothered by the proximity to the road since we knew ahead of time. Site 2 was nice and flat and fit two tents easily, and we were able to purchase firewood which Dan had available at his driveway.
Randell H.doesn't recommend
September 22, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
Ok
Nice private setting
Unfortunately heavy traffic noise all night
Paid for firewood bundle did not receive
Lauria P.recommends
September 19, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
Simple and secluded
We had to find a place to stay last minute at 5pm and we were pumped to find a place close to Ben and Jerry’s. Dan is easy going and has a perfect little set up for camping. It was easy for us to get in and out in our 4Runner. Our dog we in heaven, as were we :) We plan to come back the next time we visit Stowe. The wood was dry and he left us alone, so it was a perfect quiet little stay!
Elizabeth H.
August 9, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
This hipcamp wasn’t our best situation, and wasn’t really what we were expecting based on the description. The positives, it’s low cost and right in the middle of town so lots of stuff is pretty accessible. However, it’s right off a very busy road and you’ll be able to identify each type of car all night long. Also, it says you can access the sites with a 4wd vehicle. This is not true. You need a tall vehicle, and even then, if it’s been raining or something, you’re probably not making it. Our 4wd bottomed out trying to get to the sites and we had to park in the driveway, which was just an inconvenient steep walk from the site 1 and pretty far from site 2. This is also where you get your firewood.
I think the most frustrating part of this experience was that we had messaged with the landowner before and he mentioned showing us the options as we were the only ones there that evening and could change our choice (which was great!) but he didn’t say that he wouldn’t be there for a while that evening. We were planning on finishing our hike and heading there to drop stuff off, and then one of us pitching the tent while the other gets food. If we’d have known, we would have altered our plans to better make use of the light. Instead, it lead to a really rushed pitching of the tent because he wasn’t back until less than an hour before sunset (around 8 pm) and we spent awhile trying to figure out where the sites were and how we could access them. We had paid for firewood but only half heartedly tried to use it because it was getting so late and we were tired. We just gave up.
Lastly, it’s right near a river/ stream and they’re are tons of mosquitos. Don’t forget the bug spray!
There are also chickens and a dog who will visit you, so keep that in mind with your animals.
Michelle S.recommends
July 29, 2021
Thatcher Brook in Waterbury
This site was convenient for us as we wanted to head into Waterbury after a long day of biking. Because it had been raining so much, we didn’t actually stay at the site we booked, but rather in his side yard. It definitely felt like backyard camping but was secluded enough and was a welcome place to rest. Close enough to town to bike in for dinner. Also close to Cold Hollow Cider Mill for breakfast and treats.
Hosted by Dan R.Joined in July 2017
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