The Northeast Kingdom region offers several camping options near Beebe Plain, Vermont. Located at the Canadian border, this area features varied terrain with elevations from 700 to 1,500 feet across the region. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, while summer camping season typically runs May through mid-October with average highs in the 70s.
What to do
Hiking mountain trails: Brighton State Park Campground offers several trails for hikers of all skill levels. "Great trails right in the park, including the Shore Trail and the Boreal Forest loop. There are lots more trails to discover just a short drive from the park," notes one visitor who especially enjoyed hiking during fall foliage season.
Water recreation opportunities: Eden Rec Area Camping provides calm waters for paddling. According to one camper, "The lake was quite calm and pleasurable to paddle," making it ideal for beginners or those seeking a peaceful water experience.
Mountain biking access: Camping sites near Kingdom Trails provide convenient options for cyclists. "Brand new this July. Just North of Lyndonville and close to Interstate 91. Brand new sites, very spacious and clean," reports a visitor about Kingdom Campground, which offers good access to regional biking networks.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many visitors appreciate the generous sites at certain campgrounds. At Smugglers Notch RV Village, campers enjoy the room to spread out. "They offer a variety of different sites to fit each campers needs, a beautiful well kept bath house and a small but well stocked store. The sites are good size and come with full hookups."
Clean facilities: Brighton State Park receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "Cleanest showers I've seen at any campsite so far," notes one reviewer who appreciated the well-maintained facilities throughout their stay.
Nature viewing: Wildlife observation opportunities abound in the region. According to a camper at Elmore State Park, "Nice quiet space on a beautiful lake. Easy hiking trails with a fire tower on the mountain." Another visitor mentioned that "Because our lean-to was in a meadow with no tree coverage, we were treated to the most awesome night sky we've ever seen at a Vermont state park."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the Northeast Kingdom operate seasonally. "This is a county park in what Vermonters call the Northeast Kingdom...the campground was very clean. The staff used push mowers and weed whackers to cautiously cut grass around campsites," notes a visitor at Prouty Beach.
Varying site privacy: Site privacy varies significantly between campgrounds. At Elmore State Park Campground, "Most sites were mostly private," while another camper noted "Our lean-to, Hickory is situated in a lovely meadow, but quite close to other campers and a view that overlooks the campground road. Some of the wooded tent sites are quite private, but most are not."
Limited off-season options: Most camping facilities close after mid-October. For Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground, the official season runs "May 1 to Oct 31," which is typical for the region.
Tips for camping with families
Activities for children: Several campgrounds offer dedicated facilities for families. A visitor at Sugar Ridge noted, "Kids love to play here and mini golf on site makes it even better," while another mentioned "Kids were happy with the heated pool, horse rides, and other activities."
Swimming conditions: Beach and swimming areas vary significantly. One reviewer warned about Prouty Beach: "I was upset that they didn't say anything about flood damage to their beach. It's a beautiful spot and the area is great but the beach and boat dock are gone so you need to rent a boat to go swimming."
Noise considerations: Family-oriented campgrounds can be bustling with activity. At Prouty Beach Campground, one camper reported, "Sunday morning there is a group that makes breakfast in the pavilion I guess for donations which they use to beautify the campground. This is a lovely gesture. However the pavilion is right next to the tent sites and the group started setting up about 6:30 AM."
Tips from RVers
Electrical service reliability: RV parks near Beebe Plain, Vermont sometimes experience electrical issues. At Prouty Beach, one visitor mentioned voltage fluctuations even at sites advertising 50-amp service.
Site access and maneuverability: Navigation can be challenging at some campgrounds. At Sugar Ridge, a visitor noted "Site map is oriented upside down and would be helpful if corrected and updated. Our site looked angled on map so thinking it would be easier to approach from a certain direction to back in, drove in as I needed but found site was perpendicular to road."
Seasonal closures: For those seeking year-round RV accommodations in Beebe Plain area, options are limited. "We are here for their last weekend the campground is open. Foliage is just past peak, the staff is friendly, the store is pretty well stocked and everything is clean and tidy," reported a late-season visitor with a 34-foot fifth wheel at Kingdom Campground.
