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Camping On The Battenkill

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 10, 2024 through April 20, 2025.

Camping On The Battenkill, near Arlington, Vermont, is a fantastic destination for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a touch of comfort. This campground boasts a variety of sites, including spacious RV spots and cozy tent areas, many of which are conveniently located right by the river.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which make it easy to stay fresh during your stay. The campground is also pet-friendly, with a fenced-in area for dogs, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. One camper noted, “The owners were extremely helpful and wonderful people,” highlighting the welcoming atmosphere you can expect here.

For those who enjoy a bit of fun, there’s a playground for the kids and plenty of room for outdoor games. The Battenkill River is perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water, making it a great spot for families and friends to unwind together. Plus, with nearby attractions like a gift shop featuring a Norman Rockwell exhibit, there’s more to explore beyond the campground.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer retreat, Camping On The Battenkill offers a blend of relaxation and recreation that’s hard to beat.

Description

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Camping On The Battenkill is a quiet nature orientated campground on 35acres of land that offers large spacious private sites in 30 Acres of forest, 2 rivers and a large open field area for group bookings. The beauty of The Battenkill and Roaring Branch rivers can be experienced throughout the varied terrain of the campground. We have RV Sites and Raw Camping sites that are situated on the Battenkill River the other sites are located in the forest or open field. Life does not get better than this! A natural swimming hole with a sandy beach lies in the midst of the campground with all campers having access to it for long cool summer’s day experiences. Campers also enjoy tubing and canoeing on the river as well as basking in the sun, or taking their pets for long cool walks through the forest. The Battenkill is noted as an exceptional trout stream for fishing and we even offer guided fishing tours right from the campground. On rainy days campers can enjoy the games room or take a covered bridge tour nearby the campground. We offer a mobile honey wagon service for campers who require longer stays. The campground is well known for creating memories and experiences that last a lifetime so book your stay now and start making memories. 

Nearby Attractions: Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Battenkill River, Mount Equinox, Covered Bridges, Lye Brook Wilderness, Merck Forest, Lincoln House, Robert Frost Stone House Museum, Norman Rockwell Art Museum and Sugar Shack, Christmas Day Shop, Shaftsbury Alpaca Farm, Manchester VT for world class shopping, and many other local attractions. 

Nearby Cities/Town: Arlington, Shaftsbury, Bennington, Manchester.

Location

Camping On The Battenkill is located in Vermont

Detail location of campground

Directions

From north jct US 7A & Hwy 313: Go 3/4 mi N on US 7A.

Coordinates

43.08462621 N
73.145943 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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19 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2024

What a gem!

Our first time in Vermont and we picked an awesome campground. This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from.

There are several sites right on the river!

Clean bath houses. A big playground for kids. Even free WiFi if that is desired.

We will definitely be back!

Site1A
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Jeff H., June 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Jeff H., June 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Jeff H., June 17, 2024
Reviewed May. 28, 2024

Great stay

Great stay. Owners were awesome

Site16
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2022

Pretty close to perfect!

Check in people were super nice and welcoming! Firewood was 3 large bundles for $20, or 4 for $20 in the fall. It’s a huge campground. Site 16 had a path to the river and was slightly tucked away. Sites 13 and 14 were cool spots too, I’d imagine in the summer you may have less privacy because it’s near the swimming area. Sites aren’t on top of each other but you can see your neighbors. Very dog friendly campground with a small off leash fenced in area at the entrance. Mostly an RV park with some tent camping. There’s also showers and laundry if you need that. Bathrooms were well lit and clean.

Site16
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Emily M., October 9, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2022

Quiet private campground

Quiet private campground along the battenkill river. Pretty clean bathrooms and showers but not the best. They have tent sites to full hook up sites. We were at site 33 which was nice and large but kinda on top of neighbors. The tent sites are nice and private near the river. They have laundry and a fenced in dog area that was much appreciated! Almost everyone camping had a dog or 2. We enjoyed this place but not a lot to do right off the campground in terms of hiking and biking trails

Site33
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katy Z., September 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katy Z., September 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katy Z., September 26, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022

Camping on the Battenkill

Shelly-Ann and Alan are great hosts and keep a very tidy campground. It just keeps getting better each time we come back.

Site27, 29, 18 & 7 (lol - late planning for a 3 week trip. looking forward to each site)
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2022

Loved it!

Nice sized camp sites, river is beautiful, gated access for security, VERY clean bathrooms!

Site6
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Nathan S., June 20, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Camping on the Battenkill

Large campground in Arlington VT. Sites are in pretty wooded area and quite big, ground is sandy and all have E/W, picnic table and fire ring. Near several attractions and there is nearby gift shop with Norman Rockwell exhibit. Very nice campground but some noise during the day from mechanical equipment and dogs. Has nice bathouse and dishwashing area.

Site40
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Mir D., September 18, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Very Nice Place

I am motorcycle tent camping and found this place due to recommendations on dyrt. It lived up to all expectations. Friendly staff (Super helpful), Clean campground with an awesome old school vibe. Kids riding around on bikes, no one too loud, quiet times observed, everyone was super nice. Extra pts for this place on the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. One does not expect much but these were newer, very bright and super clean.

Wifi is not free. 2.95/day with a 5M download limit.

Site26
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 15, 2021

River campsites are the best!

This place was really nice, river site was 5 ft from the camper. The owners are very friendly. I would 100 percent stay here again.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Elizabeth D., May 15, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Perfection.

I wish I could pick up this campground and take it with us. We had Site 01, a very spacious riverside site with water and electric. There were sites in either side of us, but far enough away to feel private. Across from our site is a large open field with a volleyball net and playground. They even have a fenced in dog area where dogs can go off leash. The owners were extremely helpful and wonderful people. Will definitely be back!

  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katie B., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katie B., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Katie B., September 29, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2020

The best family campground

My family and I have been camping here for 40 years. 4 of my 5 children learned to ride their bikes on the circle that surrounds the playground. The owners are great people and the prices are very reasonable. Just can’t say enough about this place.

SiteOF5
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by David M., September 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by David M., September 8, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Great sites and owners are super nice!

We had a water/electric site which I would 100% recommend. They were spacious and private. There is a swim area on the river that the kids loved. Bring a tube because it’s fun to ride down the river to the swim area. We will for sure be back!

  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Erin O., August 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Erin O., August 23, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Love this place!

Small, mostly wooded, quiet campground. Facilities were spotless. The owners are so nice and welcoming. Great river for tubing or hanging out in the swimming hole.

We there last month tent camping. Headed back with the camper next week!

  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Ripp D., August 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Ripp D., August 10, 2020
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Ripp D., August 10, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2019

We go every year and love it

Friends and I camp here every June, and we love being close to the river. We sleep in tents so the sound of the river put  you to sleep at night. Excellent campground for cooking delicious meals over the fir and sitting around the fire later. We also tube down the river. Very clean restrooms and nice staff.

Site08
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2019

Mix of nice tent sites and an RV area

I stayed right on the river in site 14 with a small popup. The river is beautiful and the site was huge. We did some fishing and swimming. I get the feeling the other end of the campground with the RVs is not as nice and can be loud, but you can avoid it by staying on the tent side.

Site14
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Michele S., January 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Michele S., January 3, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Not much for kids

The river is nice.. The "playground" is dangerous and very dated. People get drunk and drive like maniacs through the campground at night. Tubing is fun...

SiteMultiple
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Amanda D., August 2, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2018

Camping on the Battenkill

We were at site 17, and it was a massive site. Lots of room would be great for a large family or group. The beach on the river is beautiful and clean! Easy swimming for all. Wish there was more privacy, the site had little tree cover between sites, (at our site). Overall great spot, well maintained, clean, with a nice beach. Close to things to do on and off river.

Site17
Month of VisitJuly
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  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Christina M., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Christina M., July 18, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2018

Right along the Battenkill River

Spring camping in southern VT. Trees had not fully leafed out yet when we visited, but I would think this would be a well shaded campground. We had our small camper on a tent site to be near the river. Some sites were right on the river, many larger RVs were closer to an open play area/field. There were hookups and dump station. Dog friendly. Fishing and "swimming" or tubing in season I should think.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Camping On The Battenkill by Monica F., July 13, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Camping On The Battenkill?

    Camping at Camping On The Battenkill can cost between $45.00 and $57.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Camping On The Battenkill have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Camping On The Battenkill has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Camping On The Battenkill?

    Camping On The Battenkill allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Camping On The Battenkill?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Camping On The Battenkill, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Camping On The Battenkill have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Camping On The Battenkill does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Camping On The Battenkill?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.