Cabins near Bellows Falls, Vermont provide river access and trail connections within the Green Mountain region at elevations ranging from 280 to 1,400 feet. Seasonal availability varies widely between parks, with most Vermont cabin accommodations open from late May through mid-October. Weather can change quickly in the area, particularly in the spring and fall shoulder seasons when temperature swings of 30 degrees in a day aren't uncommon.
What to do
River recreation access: Ashuelot River Campground features direct river access for kayaking, tubing and swimming. "We took a lazy tube ride from one side of the campground to the other. It has been quite dry in the area, so they are experiencing a drought. However, a little rain in the week got the river moving a bit," notes a visitor at Ashuelot River Campground.
Rail trail connections: Multiple cabin sites connect to regional rail trails for biking or hiking. "You can pick up the Ashuelot Rail Trail at the campground. They have canoes and kayaks on site, plus a shuttle service for water sports or biking," reports a camper about the trails near Ashuelot River Campground.
Fall foliage viewing: October cabin stays provide prime leaf-peeping opportunities with elevations offering different color timing. "Follow the website directions to get here as there are covered bridges in the area with low clearance and low weight limits," advises one visitor about navigating the scenic rural roads around Ashuelot.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Woodford State Park Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The bathrooms were the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever seen! The campsites are pretty big and somewhat private which is nice. They also have cabins you can rent," according to a visitor.
Pet-friendly accommodations: Many cabin properties welcome pets with specific policies. "We spent another great weekend at the Ashuelot River Campground. We recently purchased a new-to-us camper and wanted to get in a trip or two before putting it away for the winter," shares a repeat visitor who brought their dog along.
Waterfront locations: Multiple cabins provide water access with swimming or paddling options. "The reservoir is beautiful- plenty of space to spread out for paddling and swimming. We had no issues with noise from other campers," notes a visitor at Woodford State Park about the 23-acre pond adjacent to cabin sites.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most cabin rentals close by mid-October. "Winhall Brook Camping Area operates from the 3rd Friday in May to Columbus Day," giving a typical operating window for the region.
Reservation essentials: Cabins at Spacious Skies Seven Maples book quickly for summer weekends. "Our stay was during the week so it wasn't very crowded. Our son liked the playground and it was unfortunately too cold for the pool but it looked fun," notes a family who found midweek availability easier.
Supply considerations: Firewood policies vary between parks. "Good firewood and large bundle delivered for $15 to your site," reports a camper about the delivery service at Ashuelot River Campground, which is higher than state park rates but includes delivery.
River conditions: Water levels fluctuate seasonally. "Great riverfront location. Huge sites and a very helpful owner," notes one visitor about the variable water conditions at Ashuelot River.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Kampfires (formerly Hidden Acres) provides pool access for cabin guests. "Very nice place with many extras: mini golf, pool, food truck, store. Also has a large area where they have festivals. We were here when they had a food festival with live music," explains a visitor about the family-friendly amenities.
Playground facilities: Several parks feature updated play areas. "The pool is amazing for kids of all ages with water slides and a splash area. There's no lifeguard or staff monitoring the pool area so it did get a little too crazy at times for my little ones," shares a Seven Maples visitor about the supervised swimming considerations.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dawn and dusk provide best wildlife spotting times. "We heard coyotes at night and loons in the morning," notes a visitor at Woodford State Park about the natural soundscape around the cabins.
Tips from RVers
Access considerations: Quechee State Park Campground provides cabin access with varying road quality. "The sites are all wooded. Some are private, while others are a little crowded together. The park is dog-friendly, which we always appreciate," notes one RVer about the varying site layouts.
Utility limitations: Most cabins lack full hookups, requiring adaptation. "Just finishing up a week in Quechee State Park campground and have to say the place is really nice. The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well. No Electric or hookups," explains a visitor who needed to adapt to the limited utilities.
Site leveling challenges: Bring leveling blocks for cabin parking areas. "It looks like the state has spread out RCA on the sites, which probably could have been spread out better and made more level. Also tough to drive a stake into," warns a visitor about the terrain at Quechee State Park.
