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Best Campgrounds near Bennington, VT

671 Reviews

Camping near Bennington, Vermont encompasses a range of options from established state parks to free dispersed sites within the Green Mountain National Forest. Woodford State Park, situated at the highest elevation of all Vermont state campgrounds, surrounds Adams Reservoir and provides waterfront sites, cabins, and tent camping opportunities. Just north of Bennington, Camping on the Battenkill offers riverside sites with full amenities for RVs and tent campers. For those seeking more primitive experiences, the George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed camping area provides free, basic sites with minimal facilities. Greenwood Lodge & Campsites in Bennington and Pine Hollow Campground in nearby Pownal round out the established options with various hookups and amenities.

Most campgrounds in the Bennington area operate seasonally from mid-May through mid-October, with state parks typically opening Memorial Day weekend and closing Columbus Day weekend. Winter camping is extremely limited, with most facilities closed and unplowed. Fire restrictions vary by location and season, with all campfires requiring established fire rings in developed sites. Bear activity is present throughout the region, particularly in the Green Mountain National Forest areas, requiring proper food storage. Weather conditions can change rapidly due to elevation differences, with Woodford State Park notably cooler than valley locations during summer heat waves.

The camping experiences vary significantly by location. State parks like Woodford and nearby Molly Stark offer natural settings with basic amenities including showers, drinking water, and picnic tables, but no electric hookups. According to reviews, "Woodford has two beaches, a larger day-use area with tables and grills and a smaller campers beach in the park's third loop." Private campgrounds provide more amenities including full hookups for RVs, while dispersed sites in the national forest require self-sufficiency with no facilities. Most campgrounds are dog-friendly, though specific rules vary by location. Fall camping is particularly popular for foliage viewing, with one visitor noting that "the fall foliage is unreal" at Woodford State Park.

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Best Camping Sites Near Bennington, Vermont (173)

    1. Woodford State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 447-7169

    "The views on some of the sites to the lake are beautiful. the grounds and facilities are well kept. and you are close to both Bennington and Wilmington. a great spot to camp at in Southern Vermont!"

    "Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."

    2. Camping On The Battenkill

    20 Reviews
    Arlington, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 375-6663

    $45 - $57 / night

    "Our first time in Vermont and we picked an awesome campground. This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from.

    There are several sites right on the river!

    Clean bath houses."

    "Site 16 had a path to the river and was slightly tucked away. Sites 13 and 14 were cool spots too, I’d imagine in the summer you may have less privacy because it’s near the swimming area."

    3. George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Wilmington, VT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 747-6700

    "We stopped on our way through to Stowe Vermont."

    "The camp spots were all pretty spread out from each other and the road was easy to drive on. There were only about 10 spots along the access road."

    4. Pine Hollow Campground

    6 Reviews
    Pownal, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 823-5569

    $41 - $57 / night

    "Great little campground close to Albany. We needed a place to stop for the night but could have stayed all weekend. There is a small pond that is fun to fish and swim in."

    "It is a really cute little campground with a pond and surrounded by small mountains/hills covered in trees. We had a full hookup site and everything worked well."

    5. NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    6 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    4 miles

    "A LOT of bugs due to dense wooded surroundings. The bugs seems to be unbothered by the bug spray as well."

    "The entrance to the road had a sign that said “road closed ahead”. We chanced it and was able to find a really nice open spot right before the road closure. Was a great spot!"

    6. Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

    5 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 442-2547

    "There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps."

    "Absolutely beautiful campsites near water, good facilities and a cozy lodge space."

    7. Clarksburg State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 664-8345

    $17 - $55 / night

    "Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site."

    "Our site was right next to another with little in between and our neighbors had a big rig and ran the generator long chunks of the day."

    8. Sperry Road Campground — Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    New Ashford, MA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (413) 499-4262

    $8 - $35 / night

    "We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed)."

    "The site was clean, dry, and a nice walk off the main trail. The staff was friendly as well. We hikes around during the days and saw some spectacular views."

    9. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    22 miles
    +1 (413) 447-9419

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."

    "Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"

    10. Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    7 Reviews
    Petersburg, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 658-3659
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  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.

  • Ricky H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    George D Aiken Wilderness Dispersed

    Not terrible

    Site was littered with places previous campers had left human excrement. While not in the site directly, it was all around it. Also had someone who decided to use the area to sight in his rifle. Which was very unexpected as it was incredibly loud with no warning at all. Was not aware this was a gun range. Tried to flag down a park ranger, but he just drove on by.

  • Willliam A.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Woodford State Park Campground

    Good way to start my trip

    Came in here hoping to start off my weekend with a nice reserve site. Had plenty of room for my truck and RTT. Close enough to your neighbors to see but you’re not exactly on top of each other. Waterfront campsites are very scenic.

Guide to Bennington

Camping near Bennington, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the nearby hiking options, with one reviewer mentioning, "The campsite is big and away from another site. You can easily access hiking trails" at Monadnock State Park Campground.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in local lakes. One camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground said, "The lake and beach is lovely, clean, and the water is warm and clear."
  • Fishing: Cast a line in the nearby rivers and lakes. A visitor to Camping On The Battenkill noted, "Great hikes and fishing!"

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy and private sites. One reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "For a private campground, the sites are large and well spaced out."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground remarked, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the welcoming atmosphere. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park said, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty reception. A camper at Monadnock State Park Campground noted, "I wish this were clearer on their website as we needed service to do some work."
  • Seasonal Availability: Many campgrounds operate only during specific months. For example, Emerald Lake State Park Campground is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day weekend.
  • Bug Spray is Essential: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "There were quite a few bugs. Mostly mosquitoes that were quite pesky."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One reviewer at Lake George RV Park said, "The dog park area is huge and allows for lots of play."
  • Safety First: Ensure kids can ride bikes safely. A parent at Lake George Escape Campground expressed concern about traffic, saying, "I was a little nervous for the kids riding bikes because of all the traffic."
  • Plan for Rain: Bring gear for wet weather. A family at Emerald Lake State Park Campground appreciated having a lean-to during a rainy weekend.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "Some campsites were pretty small and would not fit large RVs."
  • Dump Station Availability: Look for campgrounds with dump stations. A visitor at Lake George RV Park appreciated the convenience, saying, "Each site had its own trash can and they collected garbage daily."
  • Wi-Fi Access: Be aware that Wi-Fi may be limited. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "No wifi at all and poor cell reception."

Camping near Bennington, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful sites and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Bennington, VT?

Woodford State Park Campground is consistently rated as one of the best options near Bennington. Located in the southern part of Green Mountain National Forest, it offers private sites, beautiful lake views, and clean facilities. Many campers appreciate its proximity to both Bennington and Wilmington. Another excellent choice is Clarksburg State Park Campground, just across the Massachusetts border. This quiet park in the Berkshires provides a peaceful retreat while remaining within easy driving distance of Vermont attractions. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Greenwood Lodge & Campsites offers a traditional camping experience closer to downtown Bennington.

How much does camping in Bennington, VT typically cost?

Camping costs around Bennington vary by amenities and location. At Hapgood Pond in the Green Mountain National Forest, sites run about $10 per night, making it one of the most affordable options in the area. For those looking for free camping, Hog Mountain Trailhead provides overnight parking for up to 48 hours at no cost. State parks like Woodford typically charge $18-30 per night depending on residency and amenities. Private campgrounds like Pine Hollow or Greenwood Lodge will generally cost $25-45 per night for basic tent sites, while full-service RV sites with hookups can range from $35-60. Many campgrounds offer weekly rates at a discount.

What tent camping options are available in Bennington, VT?

Jamaica State Park Campground offers 41 tent/RV sites and 18 lean-tos, some situated right on the West River. The park provides private, quiet camping while still offering plenty of activities. For a tent camping experience at higher elevation, Brattleboro North KOA is another option within driving distance of Bennington. It features tent sites with amenities like clean bathrooms, laundry facilities, and recreational activities for families. In addition, Lake Lauderdale Campground is just 20 minutes from the Vermont border and offers beautiful lakeside tent sites. Most campgrounds in the area provide standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restroom facilities.

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