Best Tent Camping near Burlington, VT
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Best Tent Sites Near Burlington, Vermont (43)
1. Mount Philo State Park Campground
9 Reviews•44 Photos•91 SavesCharlotte, Vermont- Pets
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$23 / night
2. Burton Island State Park Campground
8 Reviews•34 Photos•50 SavesNorth Hero, Vermont- Pets
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3. Underhill State Park Campground
6 Reviews•25 Photos•60 SavesUnderhill Center, VermontUnderhill is within Vermont's 39,837-acre Mt. Mansfield State Forest. On the headwaters of the Brown's River, at about 2,000 feet elevation, the park lies on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mt. Mansfield, the state's highest peak. Just over the summit ridge is the Stowe ski area, one of North America's original ski resorts.
The elevation and corresponding exposure to harsh climatic conditions have resulted in some relatively unusual vegetation types along the mountain's summit ridge. The low, stunted-plants found in the alpine tundra near the summit, very rare in New England, are more typical of types found on broad expanses of Arctic tundra a thousand miles farther north. These plants are fragile (if you hike to the summit, please stay on marked trails).
The park is probably best known for its hiking. There are four trails to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield from Underhill State Park. Walking up the gated road from the park headquarters, the trails begin branching off shortly above the group camp area. The Sunset Ridge Trail, 3 miles to the summit, is the most popular. Vermont’s Long Trail traverses the summit ridge and, with several trails from the other side of the mountain, many loops are possible. Hiking information and trail maps are available at the park headquarters.
Facilities / Amenities The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables The upper camp area, about 3/4 of a mile above the ranger station, has 7 lean-to sites and 2 tent sites, pit toilets, and is reserved for organized group-use. In the lower camp area, around the contact station, are 11 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites. There is cold water and flush toilets in the restrooms, but there are no showers.
Access to all campsites requires a short walk. Campsites are not accessible by vehicle.
The park also has a CCC-built sheltered tentsite tentsite that can be rented for up to a maximum of 8 people. The site comes with a picnic table and the shelter fireplace is to be used in lieu of a fire ring. Additionally, there are 2 standing grills adjacent to the shelter. The sheltered tentsite is $51 per night plus the $8 reservation fee.
Off-season access: The park gate remains open after park closes until the first snowfall. Once it snows, the gate is closed until there is sufficient snowfall to ski into the park, then it is reopened until spring melt.
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4. Adirondack Acres Trail and Camps
2 Reviews•27 Photos•11 SavesKeeseville, New YorkWe are located on a scenic route headed towards Lake Placid, NY. We offer it as a tent site only, as a walk in, unless you have 4x4 and height. You will end up at our private beach area. Swimming and fishing at your own risk!
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6. Valcour Island
2 Reviews•1 Photo•20 SavesPlattsburgh, New York- Pets
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7. Indian Brook Reservoir
1 Review•9 Photos•37 SavesEssex Junction, VermontINDIAN BROOK CAMPING FACILITIES RULES & REGULATIONS
Camping is permitted at designated campsites only. Receipts must be displayed on the dash of the car. Not more than five (5) people, regardless of age, may occupy one campsite. The designated ‘Renter’ must be at least 18 years of age and is responsible for the conduct of all campers and visitors on the site. Campsites shall be kept in a neat and clean condition at all times.
CANCELLATION: The rental fee will not be refunded if notice is received less than one week prior to the reservation start date. All cancellations must be processed through the office (81 Main Street, Essex Junction, (802) 878-1342).
GENERAL VISITOR CONDUCT: Acts endangering others, disorderly conduct, intoxication, or otherwise obscene language will not be tolerated. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
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$15 - $20 / night
9. Knight Island State Park Campground
2 Reviews•11 Photos•13 SavesNorth Hero, Vermont- Pets
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10. Camel's Hump State Park — Camels Hump State Park
2 Reviews•23 Photos•61 SavesBolton, Vermont- Fires
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$10 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Burlington, Vermont
615 Reviews of 43 Burlington Campgrounds
- KKarolina
Traveler
Draper’s Acres
Good location to hike ADK
Tent camped here several times in past few summers. Good location for major trailheads and near by lake placid keene. Tent sites are not very big. Although weconfortavly fit with one vehicle. Free hot showers.
- John L.
Guide
Grand Isle State Park Campground
Lakeside bike ride good times!
We biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip. The lakeside lean-to was awesome.
Hollie G.Guide
Lone Pine Campsites
Fun for families
Cool little campground right in Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain. Campsites are kind of close together. Nice pool, game room, and little store. Its a fun place for families! No lake access, but close to everything. Ten minutes from Burlington.
Stephanie H.Guide
Apple Island Resort
Beautiful Views
We loved our trip to Apple Island Resort. The campground is located a short trip away from Burlington and about an hour away from Stowe. The store on the property was very cute! I suggest visiting Arbor Farm Market down the road!! The views from the sites closest to the water are great. My husband enjoyed his time at the golf course.
Michelle C.Guide
Mountain View Campground
Updated, great amenities, level sites
If you want to visit Stowe, VT, this is a great place to camp. It’s also only an hour from Burlington, so this could be a good home base for visiting there.
The campground is updated with a new laundry room and shower house. There are 2 pools (one for adults only) and a hot tub. There is mini golf, a playground, corn hole, and tube rentals for the river behind the campground.
The sites are gravel and seem pretty level.
Raj T.Guide
Camel's Hump State Park — Camels Hump State Park
Hump Brook Tent Site
Great tent site, site 1 can have 3 platform and fire pit
M.A.D. P.
Legend
Kettle Pond State Park Campground
Remote camping on a secluded pond
My wife and I spent 10 days at this remote tent site. Our site was on the far western end of Kettle Pond and the only tent site in the remote camping area. A trail that goes around the pond is easily accessed from site 10. We were able to watch the Loons teaching it's chicks to hunt for food. A bit of work to get to this site but every bit worth the trade off for peace n quiet!
Tara S.Legend
Mount Philo State Park Campground
Worth it for the Views Alone
Vermont’s oldest state park has just 10 campsites (7 tent sites and 3 lean-tos). We’ve stayed there a few times, and even during high summer the campsites aren’t usually full. The park itself is busy during the day, in part because the views from the top of Mt. Philo are incredible, and you can drive your car right to the top for an impromptu picnic.
My favorite part about camping here is getting up early and hiking the short trail to the top for a spectacular sunrise. The sites are very private and shaded, and it’s close proximity to Burlington make it a good choice for travelers, but because the road is steep and winding, it’s not suitable for RVs. Bathrooms are small and clean with hot showers. If you want to cool off in the summer, head to Kingsland Bay State Park on Lake Champlain, which is just a few miles away.
- aannette M.
Scout
Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday
Reliable KOA
Another KOA that’s reliably good. Very big, very full campground, but the tent sites are nicely dispersed
Jason D.TravelerMountain View Campground
Good family camp ground
Nice family campground nestled in between route 15 and the lamoille River. Great car accessible tent sites right on the water and plenty of amenities that the kids will love. We'll stocked camp store and two pools. It can get a bit noisy due to the proximity to the highway, but it's still a good option for car camping in this part of Vermont.
- JJames K.Guide
Chittenden Brook Campground
Really nice semi-remote campground
Great tent camping area with good privacy at sites. Would be tough for any but the tiniest RV. No water. Well maintained, and nice access to trails right from the campground.
- AAli B.Traveler
North Beach Campground
Lakeside Convenience
Smaller tent sites. One centrally located bathroom. Nice mix of sun and shade. Convenient to down town and waterfront. Beach is beautiful and conveniently close to sites.
John P.Traveler
Blue Haven Camp Ground
Cramped, but nice
Cramped sites, lots of year round RV and trailers. Had a tent site, close to others. Not bad, people friendly and staff was very nice.
Michelle D.Guide
Cumberland Bay State Park — Cumberland Bay
Ranger Review: A2 Shoal Belt at Cumberland Bay State Park
The grounds: This place looks like the place to be, great facilities (with real flush toilets near the beach), and great grassy sites which met of are in the shade! Very close to many different things (Montreal, Burlington, Lake Placid) and the beach is very clean and beautiful. There is a pump station for RVs but a lot of tent camping as well.
The Belt: This belt is great, I love croaky belts in general, they are colorful and very sturdy. The design is great and they keep the pants up or give a splash of color to my outfits (when I wear them a little higher up. The colors are so pretty with the blues and are interesting to look at. Love that there are no holes, so it will not rip overtime. 5 out of 5 for sure!
Alex R.Guide
Bushnelle Falls Campsite
Great campsite near the river and falls.
Great campsite!
Lots of tent sites and 2 lean-to.
2 privy.
Near the river and a huge falls too.
Campsite is FREE (but entry is 10$ day)
Geraint J.Scout
Big Deer State Park Campground
Beautiful
A great place. Peaceful and quiet, camp sites are well maintained, great fire pits. Plenty of different tent sites available, a nice walk down to the lake. Enjoy.
- Sara M.Scout
Mountain View Campground
Beautifully Kept
A lovely family camp ground with rv and tent sites, all near the bathrooms, amenities galore, and a great camp store. Visited in early October and was not disappointed. A wonderful stay.
Melisa A.Guide
Ausable Point Campground
Beautiful falls, decent campground
Beautiful destination! Take a walk up the path next to the chasm. So relaxing listening to the water falls. Great place to watch the sunset! Make sure you bring a light jacket in the summer, the evenings can still get chilly from time to time. If you are camping here in the fall, check out Rulfs orchard for some apple picking. Fillion's diner is amazing and super reasonable pricing.
You can rent a cabin if you don't want to camp in a tent. Nice way to stay away from mosquitoes and black flies. Tons of activities to do here: hiking, biking, walking, disc golf, etc.
Thomas B.GuideMount Philo State Park Campground
Beautiful Vermont
I only got to stay two nights here but it was veey nice. only seven tent sites and three Leanto so pretty secluded. the best part is every night its only a ten minute hike to the summit from where the sites are and you get to watch the sunset over Vermont and lake champlain as the sun falls behind the adirondack mountains, its quite an amazing site. very highly recommended if y oi u want piece and quiet and that mountain feel with a stunning view.
- HHarry H.
Ranger
Paradox Lake Campground
What’s the paradox? If you find out let me know.
Adirondacks scenery, camping along the lake. Trail access from campground. Swim & boat on site. Modern but basic state park. Some tent sites nicely private. Close to rt 87, convenient stop on the way to or from Canada from NYC.
- HHarry H.Ranger
Putnam Pond Adirondack Preserve
Perfect backpacking basecamp
Beautiful views over the lake with sunset views. Canoe rentals on site. Very clean, truly hot showers, large tent sites, shady & wooded campground. Try to book the site on the little island, but the others are all nice too.
- EEric M.Scout
Draper’s Acres
Nice areas for tents, plus private cabins
This site has good tent sites that are separate from RV area and rental cabins. Very reasonable rates and friendly staff, also showers on site tho they're a bit rustic. Great experience; if you tent, try to grab a spot on the outer ring for a quieter time, larger space and better views
Bojangles R.Scout
Underhill State Park Campground
Terrific Camping
Spent a few nights here as a base camp while hiking some of the mountains in the area. Camp spots were far enough away from one another, trees helped with privacy, and the tent site had a great area to setup the tent.
Facilities were accessible and clean. Quiet hours were definitely observed. Easily one of the best camp sites I’ve stayed at.
- Dina S.Traveler
Lincoln Pond Campground
Peaceful
Tent camping at its best. Quiet and nestled in the trees. Not much is nearby in the way of attractions but there is amazing hiking trails all throughout this area. If you are new to hiking in real mountains like the ones near this campground (I’m from Jersey so...) be sure to have a personal beacon since your cell phone won’t work on the hikes. The campground does get 1 bar.
Miccal M.Legend
Crown Point State Historic Site
great place to stop for a night - very little privacy
If you like history this is a great spot to camp, when exploring. Just don't expect privacy. That said the views are wonderful. The sites all have fire rings, tent sites don't have anything else. RV sites do offer full hookups. The access into the site is paved. There is a trash house and bathhouse on the grounds.
- Heather M.Scout
AuSable Chasm Campground
Peaceful, Clean, Fun
3 night stay, tent camping on a site with water and electric. The site we had was quite large, I had booked an end site (#73) hoping it would be big! The campground staff was friendly, and worked hard to keep the bathrooms and showers clean. The camp ground is within minutes of Ausable Chasm, which offers great hiking trails and rafting/tubing. We had a great time on this camping trip!
- Alex R.Guide
Sno-Bird
Tiny remote campsite
very tiny and remote.
5-6 tent sites and a small box privy.
But great when you hike the HaBaSa trail (haystack, basin, saddleback).
Since it's right after Haystack and not too far from Basin.
No need to walk more...it's on the way.
It's a very high campsite...So it's windy and colder at night.
Guide to Burlington
Burlington, Vermont, offers a variety of tent camping options that allow you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the scenic beauty of the area.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy hiking and breathtaking views at Mount Philo State Park Campground, where you can take a short hike to a scenic overlook.
- Explore the beautiful trails and fishing opportunities at Burton Island State Park Campground, accessible by boat or hike.
- Experience the tranquility of Underhill State Park Campground, which is a perfect base for hiking nearby mountains.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Burlington
- Arrive early to secure a spot at Knight Island State Park Campground, as it’s a popular destination with limited sites.
- Bring your own water and supplies when camping at Woods Island State Park Campground, as amenities are minimal and it’s a remote area.
- Be prepared for a short hike to your campsite at Camel's Hump State Park, which offers a unique camping experience with stunning views.
Tent Camping Prices in the Area
- Tent camping at Mount Philo State Park Campground typically costs around $23 per night.
- Expect to pay approximately $27 per night for a lean-to at Underhill State Park Campground.
- Camping at Burton Island State Park Campground is also affordable, with prices starting around $23 per night.
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