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Best Tent Camping near Bomoseen, VT

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Green Mountain National Forest offers several primitive tent camping options near Bomoseen, Vermont, with Michigan Brook and Michigan Brook Road being popular destinations for backcountry tent camping. These established sites in the national forest provide free camping with varying levels of accessibility. Little Rock Pond Group Camp & Shelters offers another tent-only option, accessible via hiking trails and featuring both shelter and tent platform options for backpackers.

Tent sites throughout the region typically feature basic amenities with established fire rings but limited services. Michigan Brook campsites include spots both before and after a bridge crossing, with riverside locations being particularly desirable. Most primitive tent camping areas require visitors to pack out all waste, as there are no trash facilities. During winter months, access becomes significantly more challenging, with some roads remaining unplowed. A visitor noted, "The dirt road along the river is an easy drive, though it is single lane in a few locations, so be aware of oncoming traffic."

The backcountry tent camping experience near Bomoseen offers genuine seclusion with riverside sites providing natural soundscapes. Many tent-only areas feature level spots suitable for multiple tents, though some locations may have slightly sloped terrain. Water access is a highlight at several locations, with Michigan Brook offering creek-side camping. Campers should be prepared for variable conditions, especially regarding water sources that may be seasonal. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "There are a handful of sites to camp at along the river here, each offering a slightly different experience." Bear activity has been reported in some areas, with certain backcountry shelters providing bear boxes for food storage, particularly along sections of the Appalachian Trail that pass through the region.

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  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2022

    Velvet Rocks Shelter Backcountry Campground on the AT — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    Standard AT back country shelter on the limited site of tent camping

    Note this is a back country shelter along the Appalachian Trail, so it is 100% long hike in with no guaranteed water and a basic privvy.

    I tented along here for a night during a section hike of the AT from Lyme into Vermont.

    The shelter was the basic AT 3-sided wood structure and was generally in good shape.

    The water source here was dry during my trip which was expected during the drought (August 2022).

    The tent camping here was ok, with some slightly slanted spots around the main shelter area.

    There was no real view from the shelter.  There was also a basic privvy available.

    This was a decent shelter to stop at along the AT, but I would not consider it a weekend destination.

    There was no bear box onsite.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Stony Brook Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    Basic AT shelter with lots of tent camping and swimming hole nearby

    Note: This is a hike in back country shelter with unreliable water and a pit bathroom.

    I tented here on a section hike of the AT. The shelter was a fairly basic 8ish person shelter, but this stop stood out because of a brand new privvy, large tenting areas, and a swimming hole and consistent water just a bit further down the trail (when heading northbound).

    For camping, there were a few large tent areas where multiple tents could fit and which looked quite level.

    The privvy looked brand new and was more spacious than most on the trail.

    There was no water on the shelter, but there was plenty of water at Stony Brook / Mink Brook a bit further northbound. I only explored a bit offtrail down the brook but found a decent swimming hole (could just barely submerge myself) to clean off a bit.

    There was also a bear box here, which I hadn't seen at other shelters along the AT in Vermont (heading southbound).

    Although the shelter was fairly basic, I would keep this on my list as a go-to place to stop if I was planning to hike in the area.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Camel's Hump State Park — Camels Hump State Park

    Amazing Hike! Great Campground

    This is a short and sweet hike to one of the higher points in Vermont. It is a beautiful scenic (somewhat strenuous) hike to the summit. The views are pretty epic though. The designated primitive camping area is about 1.5 miles into the hike. If I recall it had about 10-12 sites. The area had a host who was there 24/7 and a shared area for eating and food storage (I guess Bear’s are a problem there). We hiked all day, so we didn’t have a fire and to be honest I can’t remember if there was a shared spot for them or not. Either way, this hike was gorgeous and so was the camping. I would love to go back!

  • J
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Adults only, comfortable but lacking excursions

    Lazy Lions is a comfortable campground with an adults-only policy. Having spent time in plenty of campgrounds with screaming or unwinded children, I could see this as a positive draw for the RV'ing crowd. I think we were the only tent campers the night we stayed.

    Our tent site was level and on comfy plush grass, well maintained and either a beautiful addition of two (plastic) adirondack chairs at our fire pit with grill. This was especially welcome because we hadn't really planned on cooking but when we saw the great fire set up not only did we save time and energy by not having to take out (and put away!) our camping chairs, I was able to turn our chips and salsa into nachos using some amazing Vermont cheese we'd picked up earlier. My boyfriend has declared this was his favorite camping meal ever so thanks Lazy Lions for the unexpected awesomeness.

    Our check in was smoothe, there was plenty of room at this campground, perhaps due to the fact that there isn't too much to do other than set up and sleep. It did have a pool.

    On check in we found the front desk (owner?) to be less than warm, and at $7 to firewood a little pricey. We were warned to be careful with our food because of "critters" and when I asked what kind of critters the man responded, "all of them". Less than helpful. In hindsight we believe we found bear scat on our site.

    We slept well, bathroom facilities were clean and well stocked. Showers, which we did not use, we $0.25 for four minutes. There was a microwave and wash sink as well for dishes, we didn't use either.

    We met lovely people and had a fine night, there was just nothing particularly special about the place

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    Quiet and well maintained campground

    I tent camped here before doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail and it was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at before.

    The sites have some privacy and woods in between, though the tent sites vs. shelters and cabins were mostly closer to the access road. All sites were super clean and had a picnic table and fire ring. Most sites had a built in cooking fire structure (vs. a fire ring) they looked great for camp cooking, though my site (T01) seemed to be the only without it.

    The facilities were well-maintained, there were water spigots everywhere, and though I didn’t get a chance to enjoy, there were lots of activities right there (volleyball lawn, the AT running right through the campground, mountain bike trails).

    I didn’t stay in them, but the cabins and lean-tos looked great for group or family options.

    Kent Pond was also just across the road for water activities, and I saw at least one fly fisher out.

    Killington was also right nearby for restaurants and other needs.

    I will definitely be coming back to explore more!

  • Lauren S.
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Moosalamoo Campground

    Hidden Gem

    Tucked down a gravel road in the Green Mountain National Forest is this hidden treasure. Large sites, friendly campground host, the moosalamoo trailhead right next to campground. The trail connects to many others. You will pass several trailheads on your way up to the campground. Many of the sites are reservable, others are first come first serve. You will find a pay station as you enter the campsite. The camp host is at site 1. Surprisingly clean vault toilets. No showers. There are dumpsters on the way out for trash and recycling. I saw bear storage lockers but I did not use them as I had my bear keg with me. Behind the parking spur at the site there is gravel with picnic table and fire pit. Beyond that in the trees was a spot for the tent. I didn’t experience many bugs, no mosquitoes, what I saw the most of were caterpillars. But If you needed bug spray or forgot anything back in town a few miles Ripton grocery has you covered.

  • S
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    Small, quiet and wonderful

    The campground is small and quiet. The pond is clean and swim-able and great for kayaks/canoes (near Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen for boating and more kayaking/canoeing). There are a couple of small hikes in the park and more hiking nearby. The beach is small, but it is never busy. No hookups but the bathrooms are clean and the showers ($) are hot.

  • M.A.D. P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 3, 2022

    Greendale Campground

    Greendale campground, Weston Vt.

    Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale Brook in Weston, VT.

    There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring with a grill, and a parking spur. Most sites can accommodate small campers as well as tents. There is also a vault toilet.

    The campground offers easy access to the Greendale Loop, a 4.0 mile hike through a mixed forest of northern hardwood and conifer trees with long stretches bordering scenic streams. This loop includes approximately 2 miles of walking along town maintained roads open to vehicular traffic.

    This site is not maintained for winter use. Deep snow often covers amenities at this site December – mid April. The nearest plowed parking area to the campground in the winter is approximately one mile away and access is via skis or snowshoes. My wife and I car camped in July and there were very few campers. Many sites are beside Greendale Brook. The water is clean, refreshing and soothing. Especially soothing while sitting by the campfire.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with plenty of shade, well maintained and decent restrooms. The showers are ok and cost a quarter for 4 minutes. Our site was level and along with a picnic table, they also provide two Adirondack chairs (plastic) and a fire ring.

Guide to Bomoseen

Green Mountain National Forest provides multiple dispersed camping options within driving distance of Bomoseen, Vermont. The forest's western slopes extend toward Lake Bomoseen with several backcountry and roadside camping areas accessible via forest service roads. Elevations range from 600 to 1,200 feet with mixed hardwood forests dominating the landscape. Several waterways including Michigan Brook offer creek-side camping between late spring and early fall.

What to do

Water activities at riverside sites: Michigan Brook Road camping in Green Mountain National Forest offers swimming and wading opportunities. Thomas and James S. noted, "Road goes in pretty far. Some parts are muddy and very rough. Higher clearance would be advised!!!"

Hiking from tent sites: Little Rock Pond Group Camp & Shelters (https://thedyrt.com/camping/vermont/little-rock-pond) offers excellent swimming and hiking combined with tent camping. According to Meredith C., "The pond is surprisingly warm for its altitude and it's home to two Common Loons. Water is available at a creek and a spring nearby. There's a huge jumping rock on the far side of the pond."

Fishing opportunities: Lake George Islands provide excellent fishing access for tent campers willing to travel slightly farther from Bomoseen. Justin B. reports from Glen Island Group, "Great fishing, lots of fun to be had on the water and quiet peaceful evening by the campfire."

What campers like

Solitude and quiet: Last Light on Michigan Brook (https://thedyrt.com/camping/vermont/last-light-on-michigan-brook) offers secluded tent camping. Thomas and James S. recommend, "Love this site! The very last spot on the right hand side. If you've reached the closed gate you've missed the site! Keep it clean!"

Proximity to towns: Many Michigan Brook campsites allow easy access to nearby towns. Keegz M. mentions, "If you walk to the end of upper Michigan Brook road you will have cell phone service and a gas station along with a United States Post Office as well as a general store which also serves as a restaurant."

Multiple campsite options: Michigan Brook camping area offers several distinct camping experiences. TRUCKER C. explains, "Drive in about a mile after the parking lot!! Can use car to get in! There's 3 camping spots. 1 before the bridge and 2 after the bridge! The one before the bridge that's right next to the river is the best one!!"

What you should know

Seasonal road conditions: Winter access becomes extremely difficult at most tent sites. At Michigan Brook Road Camping (https://thedyrt.com/camping/vermont/michigan-road), Keegz M. cautions, "I attempted to bring my car and was stuck overnight but was able to dig myself out the next morning. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOCATION DOES NOT PROVIDE CELL PHONE SERVICE OR WIFI CONNECTION."

Vehicle clearance requirements: Spring and early summer bring muddy conditions to forest roads. Thomas and James S. advise, "Road goes in pretty far. Some parts are muddy and very rough. Higher clearance would be advised!!!"

Limited facilities: The best tent camping near Bomoseen involves primitive conditions. At Stony Brook shelter, Justin P. mentions, "This is a hike in back country shelter with unreliable water and a pit bathroom... There was no water on the shelter, but there was plenty of water at Stony Brook / Mink Brook a bit further northbound."

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Bingo campground (https://thedyrt.com/camping/vermont/vermont-bingo) offers creek access for kids. Rose notes, "Couple of spots along the forest access road. Beautiful stream close by."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Little Rock Pond supports diverse wildlife watching. Meredith C. shares, "The pond is surprisingly warm for its altitude and it's home to two Common Loons."

Bear safety practices: Proper food storage is essential with children. Justin P. reports from Stony Brook, "There was also a bear box here, which I hadn't seen at other shelters along the AT in Vermont (heading southbound)."

Tips from RVers

Road accessibility: Michigan Brook camping areas present challenges for larger vehicles. Maggie F. advises, "Beware that in Spring the road gets muddy and quite rutted, I would not recommend driving down there with a car that is low to the ground."

Small RV suitability: Some dispersed sites accommodate smaller campers. According to Maggie F., "The area is big enough to bring an RV if you can get it down the dirt road."

Supply planning: With no services at most sites near Bomoseen, RV campers should prepare thoroughly. Marcus from Michigan Road camping suggests, "Nice little spots to hangout all day. Lots to see, and explore," but no services are available at the campsites themselves.

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