Burlington is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Burlington is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Burlington, VT. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$23 / night
apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early.
I've been exploring Vermont State Parks since before I could walk, and Burton Island State Park is my all time favorite!
We set our tent right up in the Lean-to and enjoyed the quiet. We stayed in the group site because everything else was packed.
$15 - $20 / night
Nestled in the woods are several tent platforms that you can access by foot or by boat. They are spacious but not too private.
$10 / night
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.
TravelerTent 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.
GuideWe biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip. The lakeside lean-to was awesome.
GuideCool 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.
GuideWe 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.
GuideGreat tent site, site 1 can have 3 platform and fire pit
GuideIf 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.
LegendMy 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!
LegendVermont’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.
ScoutAnother KOA that’s reliably good. Very big, very full campground, but the tent sites are nicely dispersed
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.
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