Best Camping near Ascutney, VT

Ascutney, VT is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Ascutney. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Camping Sites Near Ascutney, VT (190)

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716 Reviews of 190 Ascutney Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moosalamoo Campground
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Moosalamoo Campground

    Somewhat primitive, remote but peaceful

    Access to campground is on a gravel road but my van did okay. It is small and primitive and there is a camp host who is very nice. Within walking distance from the campground are accesses to hiking / biking trails. Sites are spacious and shady.

  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meredith Woods Four Season Camping
    Oct. 30, 2024

    Meredith Woods Four Season Camping

    Quiet campground

    We stay here a couple of times a year. It is our first stay of the season and our last. Very quiet, sites are large and staff is friendly. I am disappointed that the new owners have changed the campground to seasonal instead year round. My children are grown but would think not much for them to do there. For children I would think Clearwater campground across the street would be better. (Same owners)

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Greenwood Lodge & Campsites
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

    Beautiful and Well Maintained CG

    What a beautiful and well maintained CG! Great owners, facilities, and amenities. Gravel roads and relatively level gravel sites. There are W/E sites, dry sites, and many secluded tent sites. There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps. We were allowed to fill the fresh tank from the lodge. We woke the next day to heavy fog. We would definitely stay here again - for longer than an overnight stay!

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Coolidge State Park Campground
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Coolidge State Park Campground

    A very quiet and accommodating location

    It was a very quiet location.  There was plenty of room between sites. The roads going in and leaving were well maintained. I accidently booked a tent site, and my popup camper and truck almost didn't fit.  We will have to go back and get a shelter site. This way we can get the beautiful views of the mountains. We both enjoyed the Coolidge State Park

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerald Lake State Park Campground
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Emerald Lake State Park Campground

    A Lot of Camping Sites at this State Part

    There are a lot of camping sites for tents at this location. Quite a few lean-tos to rest . Restrooms with coin operated showers. Every site has a picnic table.

  • Lorrie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ashuelot River Campground
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Ashuelot River Campground

    Ashuelot campground

    Site 47 pull thru. Nice clean campground ! No neighbors left and right. Staff very nice. Very noisy tho in sites by the river due to Rte 10. We enjoyed the campground. Small and cozy. Nice size sites

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Village Campgrounds
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Country Village Campgrounds

    Nice place, $35/nite

    I needed a place to stop, been traveling for 6 hours. Nice enough for me. Everything was wet from last night's rain. Everyone was pleasant.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    This is a wonderful place to camp

    There are a handful of sites to camp at along the river here, each offering a slightly different experience.  The dirt road along the river is an easy drive, though it is single lane in a few locations, so be aware of oncoming traffic.  Some of the sites are drive in, some are walk in, but all are primitive. 

    There is no electricity, no cell coverage, not outhouses in this area.  Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in.

    This area is being heavily use and some spots are being shut down from abuse, please be aware that you have a lot of impact, and that impact can be positive or negative. Choose Positive!

    This area is closed in the winter due to snow, by the GMNF

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Sep. 23, 2024

    North Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    This site is no longer accessible unless you drive a full-size lifted rig

    I've camped here a few times in the past, and at other sites in the area.  Due to flooding and the abundance of campers abusing the roads these sites are no longer accessible unless you have a lifted full-size jeep or 4-runner type vehicle.  I drive a Subaru Wilderness and have been able to access all of the sites for years, this year I cannot.  I had to back down the road.

    Rangers have already started to move boulders into place to block off some of the other sites.

    It won't be long before the Rangers close this area down due to abuse.  Please stay away.

  • Janeth C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Getaway Mountain Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Getaway Mountain Campground

    Avoid Getaway Mountain Campground

    I strongly urge anyone considering Getaway Mountain Campground to stay far away. Our experience here was nothing short of appalling. From the moment we checked in, the owners were extremely rude and unwelcoming. After staying for the weekend, we extended our stay due to the campground’s cleanliness, thinking it would be perfect for our family, including our three children with special needs and our service animals.

    Unfortunately, the owner’s behavior quickly escalated. One day, the man running the office drove by on his golf cart and began yelling and swearing at me, accusing us of not picking up after our dogs. I explained that we always clean up after them, but he refused to listen. We decided to leave for the weekend to avoid further conflict, but when we returned, we found piles of dog poop deliberately placed near our motorhome. Things worsened when one of our children, who is nonverbal, picked up a pile of the mess.

    When we addressed the issue with the office, the owner’s wife not only refused to acknowledge their behavior but also accused us of lying. The man’s hostile behavior escalated again, yelling and swearing at us in front of our children. He threatened to have us thrown out by the police, which he followed through on. The officers who responded could see that this was a personal issue and were baffled as to why they had been called. We were told to leave, but not before being denied a refund for the remaining days we had already paid for.

    To make matters worse, we’ve since learned that the owners of Getaway Mountain Campground have been actively calling around to other campgrounds, slandering our name. They falsely claim we don’t pick up after our dogs and that my husband chased the owner with a 2x4—an outright lie. The current campground we’re staying at informed us of this and has stated that they’ve seen no issues with us or our pets. In fact, the surrounding campers have no complaints, and the campground owner is willing to write a statement about the situation, including notifying the authorities of this baseless harassment.

    The entire experience left us feeling targeted and mistreated. We have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and have never encountered anything like this. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this campground at all costs.

    Verdict: AVOID Getaway Mountain Campground.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful view but no toilet

    Came in on a Wednesday afternoon in late September and found several available camp sites.

    There are no amenities at this campground. It is an open field on the left side of the road with two or three sites on the right side of the road that are walk in sites.

    The scenic beauty of this place is amazing. There was some color in the forest but most of it was still green. There are wide open views of 3 mountain ranges. There are many flowering plants, wild apple trees on the right side of the road. Lots of birds, butterflies, and bees (they were not agressive).

    The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot.

    We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our stay. This would be an awesome place to see the fall colors.

  • katherine B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Lake Campgrounds
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Forest Lake Campgrounds

    People who run it are rude and of their word

    Paid in full for a week in July, we stay here every year. Learned in May that I had cancer and would need surgery and weekly chemo until the end of September. Contacted Forest Lake Campground in May to cancel reservation, discussed options and was told we could carry our week over for later. Just received the all clear from my Dr today. Called to make reservations and was told they would not honor our already paid week. They said we would not get our money back either. Won’t stay here again as they are not people of their word.

  • Eric H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Hillock Camping Resort
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Moose Hillock Camping Resort

    Mixed Feelings

    My family and friends were drawn to this campground for its exciting pool and convenient location, and those aspects definitely lived up to expectations. However, our campsite was not level, and the sites were very close together with little privacy. We were tent camping but the area we were in, while a tent site, is best for RVs.

    The bathroom facilities could also use some attention– a loose toilet and a broken hand dryer weren't ideal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but these conditions kept it from being great.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Great Escapes RV Resort Bryan/ College Station
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Great Escapes RV Resort Bryan/ College Station

    A True RV Resort with Fun at every turn! and full hookups!

    2 pools, golf carts for rent, nice new sites. Not much shade where we were so bring umbrellas/shades. The store is well stocked, the employees are all super nice, fun activities for the kids like the wibit lake jumping obstacle course, 2 swimming pools, canoeing, and TONS of add-on activities like tie-dying, hay rides etc and you can have their mascot deliver donuts to your campsite on certain days. Very nice clubhouses. Full hookups. The list goes on and on!

     We will be back, it was a big hit!!

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Silver Lake State Park Campground

    A forested dream.

    In addition to the descriptions of this campground in other reviews, I add charm and utility of site design, and the friendliness and intelligence of the staff.  Enjoy the serenity of the forest surrounding you, while you glimpse stars, and warm your innards beside a fire.

  • Ashley O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rest N Nest Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Rest N Nest Campground

    Great, clean site!

    Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home. Nostalgic feel with playground, pool, and rec hall.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tree Farm Campground
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Tree Farm Campground

    4 Day getaway

    Nicely spaced sites, level and welcoming hosts. There are a few trails around the campground and it is close to Mt Ascutney which if you are feeling a bit lazy there is an auto rd that goes about 3/4 of the way up. 3 mi. Away Springfield as all the services you might need.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Good stopover location

    Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

    Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

    There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites

    Nice setting, simple fire pit only sites

    There seems to be a little confusion about where restricted day use ends and overnight dispersed sites begin. Some folks were camping in the picnic area. Past the gate at the end of the Texas Falls recreation area we found several sites with only a fire pit along the brook. They were well used with some litter. We packed out what we could find. There are posted signs on the opposite bank so we stayed on our side. Brook water filtered fine and was tasty. Relatively short walk to waterless toilets was welcome. Very pretty area.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park Campground
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park Campground

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.

  • Julie R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Northstar Campground
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Northstar Campground

    Just okay

    The owners are very nice but the sites are super close together. We had neighbors that had a large party 4 ft from our camper for two days. The showers cost .50 and are luke warm, definitely not hot. Only 4 shower stalls (2 men 2 female) for the whole campground. The bathrooms weren't cleaned during the 2 days we were there. The country side is beautiful and Newport is a cute little town. We won't stay at the campground again.

  • Tracy W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Autumn Hills Campground
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Autumn Hills Campground

    Enjoyable and memorable experience

    Autumn Hills Campground is AWESOME! It’s remotely located and the amenities and activities are amazing, something for everyone! The staff is so friendly and helpful and I can’t say enough how clean the bathrooms, laundry room and store are! The super nice owners, Adam& Jennifer are constantly making upgrades and changes and have really created a beautiful, family oriented campground! I recommend you take the virtual tour online so you can pick a sight that works for you and book it soon.



Guide to Ascutney

Camping near Ascutney, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, perfect for all skill levels. One camper mentioned, “The campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options,” highlighting the accessibility of great trails.
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to lakes or rivers. A review noted, “Being along the brook was beautiful, peaceful and reasonably private,” making it a great spot for a refreshing dip.
  • Fishing: The rivers and lakes around Ascutney are great for fishing. Campers have enjoyed the peacefulness of casting a line, with one stating, “This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from.”

What campers like

  • Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites. One reviewer said, “If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones, this is the place,” which is a common sentiment among visitors.
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A camper remarked, “The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet,” emphasizing the well-maintained facilities.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One review stated, “The staff were always available and willing to help,” which adds to the overall positive experience.

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially on weekends. A camper noted, “Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm,” so if you prefer quiet, consider visiting during the week.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds offer extensive amenities. One camper mentioned, “There’s no market, but there’s a little store in the ranger office with basic supplies,” so plan accordingly.
  • Ticks: If you’re hiking, be cautious of ticks. A review warned, “Our dog got covered in ticks, so watch for that,” reminding everyone to check for ticks after outdoor activities.

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds for kids. One family shared, “Great playground and fun playing in the river,” making it a hit for children.
  • Safety: Ensure the campground has safe roads for biking. A parent noted, “The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads,” which is a big plus for families.
  • Activities: Check for ranger-led programs. A camper mentioned, “Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day,” which can keep kids engaged and entertained.

Tips from RVers

  • Site Selection: Choose sites that are spacious and level. One RVer said, “The sites are large and well spaced out,” which is essential for a comfortable stay.
  • Hookups: Be aware of the availability of electric hookups. A review mentioned, “Most sites here are W/E only,” so plan your needs accordingly.
  • Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with clean dump stations. A camper noted, “Dump station clean lake clean sites,” which is important for RV maintenance.

Camping near Ascutney, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Ascutney, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Ascutney, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 190 campgrounds and RV parks near Ascutney, VT and 24 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Ascutney, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ascutney, VT is Quechee State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ascutney, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 free dispersed camping spots near Ascutney, VT.

  • What parks are near Ascutney, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Ascutney, VT that allow camping, notably North Hartland Lake and Union Village Dam.