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Lincoln Dispersed Camping

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Lincoln Dispersed Camping is located in the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont. The terrain consists of forested areas with varying elevations. Nearby attractions include the Long Trail and Mount Abraham, offering hiking opportunities. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, providing diverse seasonal experiences for campers.

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US Forest Service

Green Mountain National Forest

Dispersed camping accessible via Vermont Forest Road 291.

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Lincoln Dispersed Camping is located in Vermont

Coordinates

44.138256 N
72.962367 W

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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.

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Drive Time

49 min from Burlington
1 hr 51 min from Glens Falls
2 hrs 35 min from Albany
2 hrs 46 min from Manchester

J W.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2024

FR 291 Dispersed camping

FR 291 is a somewhat primitive road - lots of big puddles. I would want some clearance for a vehicle. Our Toyota Highlander made it easily. We found 2 campsites with fire pits right off the end of FR 291. Easy stroll to a clean brook for filtering water. Very quiet, though we could hear the occasional dog barking from houses in the Downingville area. There are probably more sites, but really liked the first one we found. Great trees for hammocks.

Day 2 we walked past the gate beyond the end of the road followed a trail up 500 feet or so of elevation in the foothills to the west of Mt Ellen. Found one more camp site. Road/path had a big blowdown, but looked like some ATVs had been up it in the last few months. Pretty walk, lots of mushrooms.

Saw no bear sign, but kept all food in car as a precaution.

Lincoln General Store is 3.5 miles away via Downingville. Some modest resupply options there.

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Mike B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2016

FR 291

Down off this back road in VT you can find some beautiful secluded campsites - Yards away from gorgeous running water. No trash or restrooms - Primitive for sure. Prepare for bugs as well. The seclusion of this spot is what makes it. On the weekends some people ride ATVs around here, otherwise it is a sanctuary