Top Tent Camping near Barre, VT
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Best Tent Sites Near Barre, VT (47)
1. Little River State Park
23 Reviews•75 Photos•305 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Green Mountain National Forest FR207
8 Reviews•31 Photos•283 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
3. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
4 Reviews•1 Photo•57 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
4. Underhill State Park
6 Reviews•25 Photos•59 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
5. Route 100 Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•4 Photos•248 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
6. Branbury State Park
9 Reviews•33 Photos•136 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
8. Mt. Philo State Park
9 Reviews•44 Photos•89 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$23 / night
9. Molly's Falls Pond State Park
1 Review•7 Photos•78 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
10. Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
2 Reviews•23 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Recent Tent Reviews In Barre
785 Reviews of 47 Barre Campgrounds
Fred S.
Scout
Art and Health Chill Camping
Great place!
I stayed at Art and Health Chill Camping recently, and it was a truly relaxing experience—just nature, art, and fresh air all around. The only thing I’d advise is to come prepared if you're concerned about health safety. When camping in remote areas, it's always wise to have a few essentials, especially if you’re camping with a group. Personally, I’d recommend taking a rapid STD/STI test on https://readyhelp.it/rapid-std-sti-test/ beforehand. It’s quick and easy, giving some extra peace of mind.
- K
Kim L.
Guide
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.
- WWilliam P.Scout
Calvin Coolidge State Park
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
- Murf V.Scout
Route 100 Dispersed Camping
This is not for camping
This is a picnic area that people insist on camping there and because of this kind of stuff is why we keep loosing free camping sites
- Ioan P.
Legend
Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground
Nice
Nice and quiet
- GGerald P.
Traveler
Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
Nice location
small number of sites and a bit hard to find
Miccal M.Legend
Kettle Pond State Park
Wonderfull area for a hike in or boat in camp.
I scouted this area a couple of years ago and stayed in one of the lean-tos, this is a great area in the winter when no-one else is around.
There is a parking lot near the main road where you can park. The hike around the pond is nice, but wet, rocky and you need to be a sure-footed person. Views are great, the pond is amazing, and the campsites are well maintained.
Most sites have a lean-to and a well-built fireplace as well as an outhouse. Keep in mind this is a pack in pack out location. You are not allowed to cut wood, and only fallen dead is available for use.
- Miccal M.Legend
Brookside RV Camping (Electric hookup only)
Great location along the river
This is a great spot to stop for a night with your RV and enjoy the river for a night.
Easy to get to, just off of a one-way paved road.
- Miccal M.Legend
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
- DDaniel B.Traveler
Campton Campground
Awesome Campground
I found this place on The Dyrt app, so I came to check it out, I made a reservation online just to make sure I guaranteed my spot when I arrived, which I didn’t had to worry about either way because there was lots of empty spaces, but you never know, even though I made my reservation my spot didn’t have my name on it or any information about when I was suppose to arrive and leave, there was nobody there, but made me wonder if there was someone already there, besides that, it’s a great place to camping, clean, quite, bathroom was close by, shower and everything, besides all that I was able to use my phone with no problems, I have AT&T btw, there is a Dunkin, General store and a gas station like 3 minutes driving, which is great in case you forgot to buy something or are too lazy to make coffee and breakfast, I stayed for 2 night, can’t complain, and will come back for sure, I highly recommend this place, although I recommend to get the side from 33 to 57 it’s on the other side and not too close from the highway.
Christa W.Scout
Onion River Campground
DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS
I just found out that Onion River Camground just willingly hosted a MAP(minor attracted person aka pedofile) meeting at their campground. I am so disgusted the owners of Onion River Campground that hosted this meeting allowed my family with two young girls to BOOK a campsite the SAME WEEKEND as this meeting with no warning of what was going on!!!! By the grace of God, we cancelled two weeks ago(for other reasons) and rerouted to another state. I’m sitting here reading this imagining my beautiful kids walking around a campground innocently with nasty individuals looking at them in a sexual way without my wife or I ever knowing what was going on right under our noses. It’s digusting and appalling that the campground owners support these pedofiles and would let ANY family book a stay there without making us aware. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO LOOKOUT FOR BUT I THINK OTHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS. I don’t agree with supporting MAPs at all but if you are then make it an adult only campground for heavens sake.
Carol L.Traveler
Bridgeview Harbour Marina
cool
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Kevin C.
Ranger
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.
Terd F.ScoutOnion River Campground
CAMP PEDOPHILE
You deserve to be run out of business for even considering hosting such a disgusting function.
Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Two stays up on Harley road sites
August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.
Zachary N.Scout
North Beach Campground
Great Spot near the City
Nothing fancy but great location. The campground is right on the bike path and very close to Burlington.
- Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Really rustic feel with modern convenience
Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations
Eric H.Scout
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.
Timothy M.ScoutKettle Pond State Park
Rock Solid
Pretty pond, good lean-to's, nice toilets, central put-in for canoes and kayaks, friendly people. Big groups in one area, individual remote sites far enough away to be private. Nicely maintained, friendly staff when you do see them. Went September 6 and 7 2024. Only 3 hours from Boston.
Meghan B.Ranger
Sugarloaf 1 Campground
Ideal base camp
I was lucky to snag one of the couple remaining campsites on a Saturday afternoon. The sites are spacious, the bathrooms with flush toilets are clean enough, and the river nearby is a great spot to rock-hop if you're not too busy hiking the many amazing trails in the area.
- Alexandre R.Traveler
Guyot Shelter
Awesome campsite
Great campsite!
Bear box, food area, water source, cabin, Privy, and platforms.
- FFrance M.Scout
Silver Lake State Park
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.Scout
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.
Drew H.Guide
Stillwater State Park
Helpful staff, clean camp, kinda busy
Great spot, especially for families, it is a bit expensive, at $30 for tent spot and $40 for lean to. the staff was helpful and kept the grounds clean. We ended paying more for the lean to because it was more secluded and quiet, the rest of the park was busy.
Our spot was right on the brook which was peaceful and beautiful. It also had a fire pit with a grill grate and they sold firewood at the front gate.
- AArno W.Guide
Lone Pine Campsites
OK for two nights
We stayed for two nights to visit Burlington and lake Champlain.
It was not our favorite campground. The site are open, so no privacy and the sites are fairly small.
Toilets and showers are ok but nothing fancy. A bit worn.
- Miccal M.Legend
New Discovery State Park
Drove through on my way past
This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.
There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.
The bathhouse looks typical and clean.
Not much cell service, but some in places.
Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.
Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.
- Miccal M.Legend
Big Deer State Park
Nice enough campsites...
This is a small campground, really it's an extension of Stillwater just up the road. Check-in happens at Stillwater, purchase your firewood and drive the 2 min down to Big Deer.
For Vermont, these sites felt close, but we could still get privacy. We did have to change sites due to our neighbors yelling at their kids and using less-than-appropriate language to do so. We could still hear them on the other side of the campground :(
The site itself was nice, even though it lacked privacy.
Boulder Beach Road is an easy dirt road access to these campgrounds.
We had 1 bar of AT&T service.
The bathrooms were adequate, nothing special
But we made a last-minute decision to camp and this was a decent location for that. I would camp here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice.
Guide to Barre
Camping near Barre, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails around Crawford Notch Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There are lots of beautiful walking trails, including along the stream/river."
- Fishing: Head to Grand Isle State Park Campground for some fishing fun. A visitor shared, "State Park camping isn't for everyone... but if you enjoy nature, want to fish, swim, and hike without leaving the campground, this is the campground for you."
- Kayaking: Enjoy kayaking at North Beach Campground. One camper noted, "Kayaking is wonderful and there was a boat launch right near our site."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Quechee State Park Campground. A happy camper said, "The bathrooms (which have coin-operated showers) were immaculate and seem to be somewhat newer than the other state parks."
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Lost River Valley Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The sites are large, wooded, and private."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff at Dry River Campground. A visitor shared, "Very nice and clean campground. Super helpful and friendly!"
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Crawford Notch Campground, can be noisy due to nearby roads. One camper noted, "The sites are all nice... but the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
- Limited Amenities: At Hancock Campground, amenities are basic. A reviewer mentioned, "There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full."
- Reservation Issues: Some campers have faced challenges with reservations at Dry River Campground. One visitor expressed frustration, saying, "The nicest sites were reserved the entire time we were there and they were total no-shows."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Lost River Valley Campground, which offers activities for kids. A parent shared, "They also had a tinker bell walk and other activities."
- Plan for Privacy: Some sites at Hancock Campground are close together. One camper noted, "Most sites are close together with very little privacy."
- Bring Entertainment: Since some campgrounds can be quiet, pack games or outdoor activities. A visitor at Quechee State Park Campground mentioned, "Everyone respects the quietness."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your chosen campground has electric hookups. For example, Smugglers Notch State Park Campground has no electric hookups, as noted by a reviewer: "No amenities, no Wi-Fi."
- Look for Spacious Sites: RVers appreciate campgrounds with ample space. One camper at Dry River Campground said, "Some walk-in sites with platforms are further from the road."
- Be Prepared for Weather: Weather can change quickly in Vermont. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground advised, "I would be watching the weather closely before staying here again."
Camping near Barre, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground details and reviews to find the best fit for your adventure!
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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Barre, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Barre, VT is Little River State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.
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