Camping spots near Beebe Plain, Vermont sit at elevations ranging from 680 to 1,200 feet in Vermont's northeasternmost county. The region experiences temperature swings from winter lows reaching -30°F to summer averages of 75-80°F. Cell service varies dramatically throughout the area, with most remote campgrounds offering limited to no connectivity regardless of carrier.
What to do
Biking to Canada: At Prouty Beach Campground, cyclists can access routes extending across the international border. "You can ride your bike to Canada or into town and see the small town community. Wonderful place to ride bikes and watch the sunset," notes Bran P.
Water recreation: The clear waters at White Caps Campground provide multiple activities during summer months. "The lake bottom was murky sticky mud which is fine it's just not my favorite. My fiancé went swimming and got a leech or leech-like thing on his foot," shares Jennifer L., highlighting the natural lake conditions.
Loon watching: Campers at northeast camping sites regularly report loon sightings and calls. "Love listening to the loons in the morning," notes Heather O., while another camper mentions, "The loons are amazing," about the distinctive calls heard across several lakes.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Will-O-Wood Campground offers secluded spots away from main roads. "The sites were relatively private and large, and the campground was quiet overall. Water and electricity is available for each site. Each site is also equipped with a picnic table and a stone fire ring," explains Emma N.
Access to Kingdom Trails: Mountain bikers value campgrounds providing convenient trail access. "Great launching area for MTB. Sites close together, lots of RVs, not cheap. Cheaper than a hotel for kingdom trails though and right next to lake Willoughby," states Mike M.
Stargazing opportunities: The Northeast Kingdom's limited light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing. "My husband and I really enjoyed stargazing at night. There was so little light pollution that we woke up during the night thinking that someone was shining a light outside, but realized that it was just the moonlight. We loved seeing Jupiter!"
What you should know
Remote locations: Many camping areas require significant travel from services. "This campground is remote and it's about 45 min. to the nearest town. There is no cell service, even with a booster," warns Miccal M. about Maidstone State Park.
Variable cell connectivity: Even campgrounds with some coverage experience limitations. "For fellow work from homers - Strangely Verizon has strong signal but bandwidth issues/very slow to stopped at times - not just me but confirmed by office rep. AT&T works better and u can do WebEx's," reports Ted D.
Access road conditions: Many campgrounds connect via unpaved roads. "The access road into the park is a well-maintained dirt road and about 5 miles long. Look for the bears, and other cutouts creatures in the clearings on the way in."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Tree Corners Family Campground offers extensive water features. "Massive campground made mostly for those with kids. They have two separate pools and hot tubs for kids and adults. Tons of other activities for kids- splash pad, water slides, playground, basketball court, etc," according to Mallory P.
Swimming safety: Younger visitors should know about natural water conditions before entering. "The lake is pretty... They have seasonals set up on the lake," notes Ronald C., while another reviewer cautions about lake bottoms and occasional leeches.
Group sites availability: Some campgrounds accommodate larger family gatherings. "I usually don't camp near other people, but I really like this site. I think every site has a waterfront view. They rake the sites after people leave so everything is neat and tidy and as flat as possible for your tent," writes Tina D.
Tips from RVers
Site size considerations: Belview Campground provides space for different vehicle types. "This camp ground was really perfect for our first RV camping trip ever. We got space 14 which is an easy drive through site for beginners like us. The bench around the fire ring and the spacing between other sites where great," explains Larry T.
Electrical capacity: Some campgrounds offer limited electrical service. "Our electric was problematic. Granted it was hot while we were there (in the high 80's and low 90's) our electric pedestal showed readings between 110 and 115 volts which was constantly cutting off our air conditioners."
Site dimensions: Larger RVs may struggle at certain campgrounds. "The sites are HUGE! Probably the biggest we have ever seen in our travels thus far. We were treated to gorgeous views as well as sunsets! There is a very nice bike trail that runs through the campground."
