Maple Grove Campground

Day trips to Lake Champlain make Maple Grove Campground a practical base for paddlers and swimmers passing through northern Vermont. The campground sits directly on Route 104 in Fairfax, a detail worth knowing for anyone sensitive to road noise. It runs from May through October, with nightly rates between $25 and $40 depending on site type.

The layout features 30 RV sites arranged around an oval loop, plus 11 tent sites, all set among mature trees. Gravel pads are the norm on the RV loop, and some sites slope slightly due to the hillside terrain. Privacy between sites is limited. The campground fills fast: one reviewer reserved three months out and still found the more desirable outside-loop sites already taken on a weekday in late September. Those planning a fall visit should book early.

Amenities cover most bases. Full hookups are available for RVs up to 50 feet, and the bathhouse was consistently reported as clean, with soap and paper towels stocked. On-site laundry is a practical addition that reviewers specifically called out. Lee D. notes the laundry room doubles as a reading lounge, "stocked with books and brochures as well as a table and chairs." A small camp store, firewood, horseshoes, a basketball hoop, and a kids' play structure round out the recreational options on the grounds.

Campers wanting a quieter or more wooded setting might consider Homestead Campgrounds Inc to the southwest, or browse camping spots outside Milton for additional options in the region.