Best Tent Camping near Benson, VT
In the Green Mountain National Forest near Benson, Vermont, tent campers find several primitive camping options with Michigan Brook Road area offering the most established backcountry tent camping. Located within the national forest boundaries, these sites provide access to streams and forest trails without developed amenities. The "Last Light on Michigan Brook" site represents one of the more secluded tent campsites, positioned at the very end of the forest road.
Road conditions on Michigan Brook Road vary significantly with seasons and weather. High clearance vehicles are recommended as several reviewers note the road becomes "muddy and quite rutted" during spring months. Most primitive tent sites feature established fire rings but no other amenities. Campers must bring all necessary supplies including drinking water and pack out all trash. According to reviews, some sites are located before a bridge crossing while others can be found after crossing. Sites near water are most sought after, with one camper noting "the one before the bridge that's right next to the river is the best one."
The tent camping experience in this area offers true backcountry solitude with limited cell service. Areas near streams provide both water access and ambient sound that enhances the primitive camping atmosphere. Many sites can accommodate multiple tents with space to spread out. Forest cover provides good shade at most locations. Sites allow campfires, which is an important consideration for tent campers seeking the traditional camping experience. The area experiences minimal traffic aside from local vehicles and other campers. A visitor commented that there are "a couple of spots along the forest access road. Beautiful stream close by." Winter access is limited as roads are not maintained, making this primarily a spring through fall tent camping destination.
