Best Campgrounds near Bennington, VT
Camping around Bennington, Vermont gives you several choices, from state parks to private grounds. Monadnock State Park Campground sits close to good hiking trails with nice views of the surrounding area. About seven miles from town, Woodford State Park Campground sits at higher elevation where the air stays cooler during hot summer months. They rent boats there too, which works well if you're camping with kids or a group. If you head to Arlington, Camping on the Battenkill has room for both tents and RVs on their sites, plus some of the best trout fishing you'll find anywhere. They've fixed up their bathrooms recently and keep their camp store well-stocked. Molly Stark State Park Campground in Wilmington gives you a more basic camping experience with no hookups, but you'll be surrounded by trees. The George D. Aiken Wilderness lets you camp in more remote spots if you want to rough it. Around Bennington, you can fish, hike, or head into the Green Mountains. The area looks great in fall when leaves change color, and winter has its own quiet beauty. Both tent and RV campers will find spots that work for them. Just pack for the weather and look up any fire rules before you go.
