Best Campgrounds near Bomoseen, VT

The Bomoseen area in western Vermont features several established campgrounds centered around Lake Bomoseen and nearby Half Moon Pond. Bomoseen State Park Campground provides tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with waterfront sites on the main lake. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground, just a short distance away, offers a quieter experience with similar accommodation options. Lake Bomoseen KOA rounds out the developed camping options with full-service amenities including electric hookups, sewer connections, and a camp store. Most facilities in this region maintain traditional Vermont campground layouts with wooded sites and basic amenities.

Camping season in the Bomoseen region typically runs from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October, with most state park facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. The region experiences typical New England weather patterns with warm summers and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Fall brings spectacular foliage viewing opportunities but cooler overnight temperatures. Most campgrounds offer clean restrooms and shower facilities, though some require quarters for hot water. Many campsites feature fire rings and picnic tables, with firewood available for purchase. A recent visitor noted, "The campground is small and quiet. The pond is clean and swim-able and great for kayaks/canoes. There are a couple of small hikes in the park and more hiking nearby."

Water access represents a major draw for camping in this region. Several campgrounds provide direct water access for swimming, fishing, and boating. Bomoseen State Park features a sandy beach area popular with families, while Half Moon Pond offers quieter paddling opportunities on a smaller body of water. Campers consistently mention the clean facilities and well-maintained grounds at state parks in the area. The campgrounds balance natural settings with convenient amenities, maintaining a traditional Vermont camping experience. According to one camper, "We stayed at Bomoseen State Park on a busy weekend in the squirrel lean-to, which was right on the water. The beach was lovely - sandy and perfect for swimming." The surrounding area offers additional recreational opportunities including hiking trails, historic sites, and access to nearby towns for supplies.

Best Camping Sites Near Bomoseen, Vermont (222)

    1. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 585-6746

    $22 - $172 / night

    "For the last three years, we have traveled with dozens of friends and families to Rogers Rock Campground, which is tucked into the north end of the gorgeous 32 mile-long oasis that is Lake George."

    "Ive been coming to this spot nearly every year since I was a little girl."

    2. Lake Bomoseen KOA

    10 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 273-2061

    "family camping Kabins, rv, and tent sites, arcade, store, ice cream, and Lake Bomoseen. Easy to get to, close to Castleton, Rutland, and Hubbarton Battlefield. Great spot for a family get-a-way."

    "This campground is located on lake bomoseen. The campground is small which makes it nice. It has three pools. A kiddie pool, a water slide pool and a larger pool that goes from 3 ft to 6 ft."

    3. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 273-2848

    "Bomoseen State Park is right down the road, but I recommend staying at Half Moon and taking advantage of the large swimming area at Bomoseen, as well as all the cool ponds, lakes, and hiking trails nearby"

    "The pond is clean and swim-able and great for kayaks/canoes (near Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen for boating and more kayaking/canoeing)."

    4. Bomoseen State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 265-4242

    "We stayed at Bomoseen State Park on a busy weekend in the squirrel lean-to, which was right on the water."

    "We had a nice private site, close to amenities and the lake, the beach area was nice,  kind of rocky, but had sand for the beach. The play area has a nice set up, overall a nice camping area."

    5. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 775-5354

    "Decent bathroom situation--I've seen better and I've seen worse in Vermont."

    "The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas."

    6. Moosalamoo Campground

    16 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 767-4261

    $15 / night

    "there are no amenities other than cascading waterfalls, mountain views, incredible swimming hole, a nearby lake, a picnic table and a fire ring. the easiest access to sites one and two is the Silver Lake"

    "Access to campground is on a gravel road but my van did okay. It is small and primitive and there is a camp host who is very nice."

    7. Branbury State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 247-5925

    "The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."

    "Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."

    8. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    22 Reviews
    Queensbury, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 792-4500

    "Golf cart rentals (4 and 6 person) were expensive so we just walked the park multiple days. Each site is gigantic and well thought out and can easily say there is not a bad site in the place."

    "The park is very large so if you want to be near the pool/entertainment area or nearby bathrooms, pick your site accordingly."

    9. Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Poultney, VT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 287-9158

    "Lake St. Catherine state campground is located in the heart of the Slate Valley. There are 50 tent/rv sites and 11 leantos.  This lake is known by anglers and boaters alike."

    10. Country Village Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Forest Dale, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 247-3333

    "The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely."

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Recent Reviews near Bomoseen, VT

765 Reviews of 222 Bomoseen Campgrounds


  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Mount Ascutney State Park Campground

    Great state park

    This is a beautiful state park at the base of Mt ascutney. The campground is lovely. Forest Ed and beautiful fall colors in October. Good facilities. Friendly staff. Some noise from the interstate but not terrible. There is a 3.7 mile road that is extremely steep but paved, and goes to the summit of the mountain. Less than 1 mile hike from there to the observation tower. Great views. Lots of hiking trail trails.

  • S.D.G
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Great stop on any trip

    Clean, good facilities. Price has gone up to $38 a night. Got there close to the time the rangers left for the night, Nick was really kind to make sure I got situated before he left. Walking distance from the antique mall which is a stop everyone should make as well as good food and pizza right nearby. Great spot to stop at on any trip

  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Crown Point Campground

    Nice with a view

    Pretty nice campground all things considered, bathrooms are definitely rustic but kept clean. Some of the campsites are very close together, and others have a decent amount of space between them, not necessarily a lot of trees in between campsites for privacy. Beautiful views of the water, and surrounding mountains. Staff was extremely friendly!

  • Keith L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Jamaica State Park Campground

    Great Camping Experience at Jamaica State Park

    This was our second stay at this Vermont State Park. It was a great three days. The park rangers were tremendous in ensuring we had a great visit. They worked with us to get the right site. The bathroom facilities, while rustic, were clean. There is a plethora of things to do in the park itself and in the local community. Nonetheless, it starts and ends with the management of the campground. Lauren, the campground manager, and her team of professionals, do a great job. We will definitely return.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Austin Brook

    Site is mislabeled as FR 25

    There are a handful of sites down Austin Brook road, I had trouble finding a level spot. Minimal ATT reception but overall pretty area

  • B The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Beautiful, road noise, not a lot there

    Big, flat, beautiful sites. Road noise isn't super loud, but it's constant. Might be the nicest bathrooms I've seen in decades of camping.

    The weird thing is that there just isn't much here. The Quechee Gorge, best accessed from the back of the lawn behind the bathhouse, is the deepest in Vermont.. which is kind of like saying the best bagel or most populous city in Vermont. Prepared to be whelmed.

    It's a ~30 minute hike, you can access some slow semi-rapids at the bottom.

    Camping at the SP does give access to another trail that's moderately challenging and has both some level spots and a nice overlook.

    Don't regret the trip at all but it seems more like an awesome stopover than a worthwhile destination. Some decent restaurants in the area and even more in nearby Lebanon/White River Junction.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Frontier Town Campground

    So clean!

    We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Kampersville

    Nice

    The campsites are all in the trees with some sites not clearly defined. The sites seem good sized with new bathroom and showers, with individual showers with a toilet. There are a lot of monthly staying here. Overall a nice park


Guide to Bomoseen

Camping sites near Bomoseen, Vermont range from waterfront locations to wooded retreats with sites nestled in the Green Mountain National Forest. The region sits at approximately 500 feet above sea level with surrounding mountains reaching heights of 1,200-2,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F, with occasional thunderstorms more common in late afternoon during July and August.

What to do

Hiking trails nearby: Half Moon Pond State Park Campground offers access to several short hiking trails directly from the camping area. According to one camper, "There are a couple of small hikes in the park and more hiking nearby. The pond is clean and swim-able and great for kayaks/canoes."

Swimming in smaller bodies of water: Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground provides alternatives to the more popular Lake Bomoseen. One visitor noted, "This lake is known by anglers and boaters alike... the campground is secluded on the lake and has an excellent beach. Facilities are well maintained, and there is a nature center."

Fishing opportunities: Multiple water bodies offer fishing access beyond the main lake. At Half Moon Pond State Park Campground, "We fished and kayaked right from our site. Oddly, our fire pit faced the neighboring site rather than the pond," reported a recent visitor.

Paddle sports: Many campers bring or rent kayaks and canoes. "We were easily able to go straight from the tent to our kayak, which was so awesome," mentioned a Half Moon Pond visitor.

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: Campers frequently mention site spacing as a major advantage. At Country Village Campgrounds, one reviewer stated, "My site was just huge!" Similarly, a Moosalamoo visitor commented, "The campsites are well spaced and it's nice and quiet with great privacy."

Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds specifically cater to families with children. One camper at Country Village Campgrounds noted, "The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely."

Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance is mentioned across multiple reviews. At Moosalamoo Campground, a visitor observed, "Pit toilets were very clean and for $15 a night, this campground is well worth the price!"

Lake and pond access: Direct water access from campsites appears frequently in positive reviews. According to one camper at Bomoseen State Park, "The waterfront lean-tos are kind of close together... We like the waterfront lean-tos so we can keep our kayaks on the water the whole week."

What you should know

Reservation timing: Peak season fills quickly, especially for waterfront sites. A camper at Rogers Rock Campground advised, "This place is packed on the weekends. If you want to avoid the rush of campers, definitely try to make the trip on a weekday."

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly by location. At Lake Bomoseen KOA, a visitor reported, "There is NO cell coverage and the Wi-Fi is poor and very slow if you can connect."

Bathroom facilities: Most state parks offer basic facilities with coin-operated showers. A Moosalamoo camper noted, "No hookups but the bathrooms are clean and the showers ($) are hot."

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds operate with limited services in shoulder seasons. "We arrived on a Tuesday with no reservations. We had our pick of sites and no issues staying for 2 days. There were several sites reserved starting Thursday and Friday so the weekend looked to be busier," reported a Moosalamoo camper.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming areas for children: Several campgrounds offer child-friendly swimming options. A visitor at Branbury State Park Campground mentioned, "The day use area has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available."

Playground access: Many campgrounds include playground facilities. A Branbury State Park visitor noted, "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds... A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits."

Nature programs: Some parks offer educational activities. At Lake St. Catherine State Park, "This lake is known by anglers and boaters alike... there is a nature center."

Site selection for family privacy: Choose sites with natural buffers between neighbors. A Moosalamoo camper observed, "Each site is spaced from each other with good tree/brush coverage and beautiful forest surroundings. It was secluded and dark at night, one of the best campsites to date!"

Tips from RVers

Limited hookups: Most state parks offer minimal or no hookups. At Lake Bomoseen KOA, an RVer reported, "The sites are a good size and relatively level. We visited mid-week so it was quiet, but there are a lot of seasonal rigs there so weekends could be busy."

Dump station availability: Check for dump station access if staying multiple days. A Lake Bomoseen KOA camper advised, "It was a little tight for our 36ft 5th wheel but manageable."

Site leveling challenges: Many sites require additional equipment for leveling. One visitor at Gifford Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Site 16 is one of the smaller sites and is not super level, but we were able to get the Subaru backed in and relatively level for camping."

Weather preparedness: Be ready for quick weather changes, especially in mountainous areas. A Moosalamoo visitor noted, "Sites were gravel which helped keep the dog and van clean when we had a thunderstorm with lots of rain."

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Lake Bomoseen camping areas?

Lake Bomoseen KOA offers extensive amenities including three swimming pools (a kiddie pool, water slide pool, and a larger swimming pool), boat launch with docks, general store, arcade, game room, recreation hall, and ice cream. The campground provides access to the lake with boat rentals available. For a more rustic experience, Half Moon Pond State Park Campground near Lake Bomoseen features waterfront sites perfect for kayak and canoe enthusiasts, clean swimming areas, hiking trails, and basic bathhouse facilities. Most camping areas in the region maintain restroom facilities and fire rings with picnic tables.

Where are the best campgrounds on Lake Bomoseen in Vermont?

Lake Bomoseen offers excellent camping options for all preferences. Bomoseen State Park Campground features waterfront sites including lean-tos right on the lake, providing direct water access and peaceful surroundings. For those seeking more amenities, Lake Bomoseen KOA offers family-friendly camping with tent sites, RV sites, and kabins in a smaller, manageable setting. Both campgrounds provide easy access to the lake, though they offer different experiences – state park camping provides a more natural setting while the KOA offers more amenities and structured activities.

When is the best season to go camping at Lake Bomoseen?

Summer (June through early September) is the prime season for camping at Lake Bomoseen, with warm days perfect for swimming, boating, and water activities. The shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall offer less crowded conditions with mild temperatures. For those wanting an early start to the camping season, nearby Wilgus State Park Campground is typically the first Vermont state park to open each spring (early May), offering camping cabins for those chilly nights. Silver Lake Campground, also in the region, provides excellent summer camping with clean waters and recreational programming including nature tours led by park staff.