5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Bomoseen State Park Campground allows pets at all sites with proper leash control. The waterfront lean-tos provide direct lake access for campers with dogs, while tent and RV sites offer more separation between neighboring campers. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet throughout the campground and are not permitted on the main swimming beach. Half Moon Pond State Park also welcomes pets with similar leash requirements and features pet-friendly cabins and tent sites directly on the water. The campground is small, quiet, and rarely crowded, allowing for peaceful walks with pets. Several campers note the bathrooms and shower facilities at both parks are exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Lake Bomoseen KOA offers additional pet accommodation options including pet-friendly cabins with dedicated outdoor space.
Several hiking trails connect the state parks in the Bomoseen area, providing dog owners with extensive walking options without leaving their vehicles. The trail connecting Half Moon Pond to Glen Lake is especially suitable for dogs, offering water access points where pets can swim without disturbing other visitors. The weedy shorelines at both Lake St. Catherine State Park and Lake Bomoseen KOA may be less ideal for dog swimming compared to the clearer waters at Half Moon Pond. For longer stays, Rutland's pet supplies stores are approximately 20 minutes east. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 10 PM, and excessive barking is addressed by park staff. Winter camping options for pets are limited as most facilities operate seasonally from Memorial Day through early October.
"The sites used to be further apart with more privacy and woods surrounding each site, but they had to change so more people could enjoy the park."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $172 / night
"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."
"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)."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 / night
"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."
"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."
"The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely."
"This RV park on the outskirts of Ticonderoga offers full hookups and can also accommodate tents. Seasonal sites are largely separate from short-term campers and they are clean and well-kept."
"And easy access to Fort Ticonderoga, restaurants in town and Lake George area."
from $39 - $49 / night
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
GuideThere was a few sites 5-6 we didn’t get to the eastern loop. But the sites we saw were very secluded. All had fire pits ours had a picnic table. And was right next to the creek. Would highly recommend if you want to get away from city lights. All sites are not maintained. We had a small off road camper it was easy In and out some sites could be hard with larger pull behinds. Some sites might need 4wd to get in and out we had lots of mud after a lot of rain.
GuideNice campground near Killington, VT. Water and dump station. Not for big rigs we have a 21 ft TT. Things were tight but doable. One of the few Vermont state campgrounds that is still open. Most close from second Monday in October until Memorial Day.
LegendThis is a quiet campground in a quiet part of the state. The terrain is mountainous, and all of the sites are private. There are two loops, one for tents/RVs and one for lean-tos. We stayed in the Willow lean-to, and while our site didn't have a view, it was one of the most private sites we've stayed in and just a short walk to the bathhouse.
The campground was created by the CCC in the 1930s, and from what I've heard, it hasn't changed much since that time. While we were here, we visited the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site (very cool), Long Trail Brewing, and the town of Woodstock. Great trip!
TravelerMultiple small fire ring, camping spots with an outhouse down a trail by site 3.
GuideSimply said, if you like a well maintained place with a swim beach, floating dock, grass galore, space to stretch out, and more, this is the place. It’s beautiful. As a bonus, it’s cost effective over other RV parks. If you want free, nope. If you want wild open spaces, nope. You a great lush big clean park that feels like your Owen estate, then come check this place out. We will be back.
GuideFree dispersed camping site in the Green Mountain National Forest, off a dirt road. The site curves around past the driveway so you can tuck up into the trees to be more private. The upper part there has a circular open area, surrounded by thin trees. There’s a fire ring set up midway on the site. It felt more isolated than other sites I’ve stayed at and there were quite a few animal sounds in the woods, including large animal bones left past the treeline. They seem to be left behind from people (based off of how the bones were cut). Dispersed camping so don’t expect facilities of any sort. Decent site and pretty large compared to some of the other spots. Heard Barred Owls in the distance which was awesome. Uploaded a video of the site at night and pics of the area on a map that my friend was able to pull up.
GuideWent with a friend on an impromptu last minute camping trip up in the NF and hoped we could find a spot on a Friday night. Quite a few spots were taken but there were still some free ones. We stayed at one near the creek just over a little bridge. Cute little site, nice fire pit, clean, perfect rock to put a big water jug on. The sound of running water was soothing. In the morning, adorable little red squirrels with big personalities made themselves known and there were wildflowers blooming all over with hummingbirds going about their business. This is dispersed camping so there’s no rest rooms, running water, etc. The particular site we stayed at did have another site on the other side of the creek and we could hear the family during the day and see them as they walked past, so it wasn’t as isolated as some of the other sites. It was a cute spot and I’ll def be back.
TravelerThis is a good spot if you don’t mind being social. The main camping area is a large grassy opening where multiple people park and camp together, and there is a bathroom, but there isn’t much privacy between sites. If you continue farther down the forest road, there are several smaller pull-offs with much more private dispersed camping spots. I’d recommend checking those out if you’re looking for a quieter experience.
Lake Bomoseen spans 2,400 acres as the largest lake entirely within Vermont's borders, with nearby campgrounds situated at elevations between 450-650 feet. The region features a mix of slate outcroppings and hardwood forests characteristic of the Taconic Mountains. Weather patterns typically bring warm summer days with temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August, while nighttime temperatures can drop to 50-60°F even during peak camping season.
Hiking at Moosalamoo Recreation Area: The campground connects to numerous trails including a 3-mile path to Falls of Lana. "There is some decent hiking from the campground, one hike of maybe 2 miles (one way) to a reservoir, and another of 3 miles (one way) to the 'Falls of Lana' (or something like that), which is really just a cascade, but nice nonetheless," notes visitor Thomas R. at Moosalamoo Campground.
Lake activities beyond swimming: Rogers Rock provides alternatives to standard beach activities. "There is a boat launch ramp close to the beach. The beach has a lifeguard to watch over the swimmers... Also close to the beach area kayaks and canoes are available to rent for about $10-$15 per day," explains John W. at Rogers Rock Campground.
Winter exploration options: While most campgrounds close after Columbus Day, several hiking trails remain accessible for cold-weather day trips. The trails connecting Glen Lake to surrounding waterways offer winter wildlife viewing opportunities when properly prepared with appropriate footwear and layers.
Privacy between sites: Unlike many commercial campgrounds, several state parks in the region offer good separation between campsites. "The sites are a good size and we were able to snag a water front site which was really beautiful. There are also lean-to sites and some cabins. We fished and kayaked right from our site," shares Rebecca D. about Half Moon Pond State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds receive praise for their well-maintained bathrooms. "Bathrooms are super clean. Staff is friendly. Seasoned firewood available for purchase ($6 a stack)," notes Emil at Gifford Woods State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Several ponds and lakes in the area provide good fishing conditions. "We fished and kayaked right from our site. Oddly, our fire pit faced the neighboring site rather than the pond," mentions Rebecca D. about Half Moon Pond. Silver Lake is noted for its fishing access though reports indicate the pond is "very weedy, so fishing was not so great" according to Cynthia K.
Limited cell coverage: Several campgrounds have minimal or no cell service. "Cell services on ATT and TMobile were nonexistent. Campground WiFi is a joke (less than 1mbps)," reports K L. about Lake Bomoseen KOA. Dave S. confirms: "There is NO cell coverage and the Wi-Fi is poor and very slow if you can connect."
Water quality varies: Lake conditions differ significantly between locations. "The pond is very weedy" notes Cynthia K. about Half Moon Pond. Similar conditions exist at Lake Bomoseen KOA where Rick G. mentions "access to far end of Lake Bomoseen with boat rental and dock space but area pretty overgrown with lake weeds."
Seasonal crowds: Weekday visits typically offer more solitude than weekends. "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. Sitting by the lake is really relaxing when you're all alone!" advises Carrie J. about Rogers Rock Campground.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play facilities beyond swimming areas. At Bomoseen State Park Campground, "The play area has a nice set up, overall a nice camping area," according to Erica H. The park also features a boardwalk path through marshland that's educational for children.
Bike-friendly options: Some campgrounds provide safer cycling environments for children. At Country Village Campgrounds, Elizabeth H. notes, "The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely."
Activity planning: Weekday visits offer better access to popular facilities. For campgrounds with pools or beaches, morning hours typically have fewer visitors. At Rogers Rock, "The day use area has shady spots and grills, nice for the kids," observes Alice C.
Site dimensions: Check space requirements carefully when booking. At Moose Hillock Camping Resorts, "The sites at this park are huge. You could have parked three RVs in our site. Added bonus is that there is nice separation between sites with trees and shrubs that block out your neighbors and provide lots of privacy," reports Nancy W.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. Dave S. notes about Lake Bomoseen KOA: "The campground is ok. It was a little tight for our 36ft 5th wheel but manageable. The sites are a good size and relatively level."
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections are limited primarily to private campgrounds. Most state parks offer no hookups, though some provide water spigots and dump stations. Be prepared to conserve battery power as generators are generally not permitted at state parks in the region.
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