Forest Road 273 extends four miles into Green Mountain National Forest, requiring campers to drive the dirt road until they locate a suitable pulloff among the dozen or more dispersed sites scattered along the route. The road itself stays in good condition, though SJ W. notes many spots "were too wet for my van and I was afraid of getting stuck" during late October visits.
Sites vary considerably in size and openness. Danny D. found his spot "large enough for 2-3 vehicles or one large rig/RV" with established fire rings already in place. The more open clearings tend to have fewer insects than the heavily wooded areas, where dense tree cover creates bug issues that persist despite repellent use. Some established sites include both large fire rings and smaller cooking rings.
Vehicle traffic remains minimal on most days, with periods where no cars pass at all. Road closures occasionally affect access, though campers report finding good spots before reaching closure points. The area serves campers comfortable with primitive conditions and those who prefer selecting their own site rather than assigned spots. Free camping within campgrounds around Green Mountain National Forest makes this location particularly appealing to budget-conscious visitors seeking forest access without fees.
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Map & DirectionsNFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot is located in Vermont near Bennington
Coordinates
42.86049038 N
73.09459975 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/10/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/10/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 54 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 59 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 18 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 23 min from Amherst Center, MA
