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Best Campgrounds near Castleton, VT

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Camping opportunities near Castleton, Vermont focus on lakeside experiences with several state parks and private campgrounds situated along Lake Bomoseen and surrounding water bodies. Bomoseen State Park Campground and Lake Bomoseen KOA provide developed sites with varying levels of amenities, while Half Moon Pond State Park offers a quieter alternative with waterfront tent sites, lean-tos, and cabins. Most campgrounds in this region accommodate tents and RVs, with several locations also featuring cabin rentals and glamping options for those seeking more comfort.

Vermont state parks in the Castleton area typically operate from Memorial Day weekend through early October, with some facilities closing after Labor Day. "The campground is small, quiet and typical of all Vt. State Parks. The real surprise was the things to do at the park and close bye," noted one camper about Half Moon Pond State Park. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends when waterfront sites fill quickly. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities like drinking water, toilets, and fire pits, with shower facilities available at a small additional cost. Cell service can be limited or non-existent at many locations, particularly at Lake Bomoseen KOA where visitors have reported poor Wi-Fi connectivity as well.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the Castleton region, with sites directly adjacent to lakes being particularly sought-after. Campers regularly mention the calm paddling opportunities, fishing, and swimming access from shoreline sites. One visitor described Half Moon Pond as "small, quiet and wonderful" with clean swim-able water perfect for kayaks and canoes. Both Half Moon Pond and Lake Bomoseen offer boat rentals, beaches, and hiking trails within the park boundaries. While Lake Bomoseen provides more boating activities on its larger waters, Half Moon Pond delivers a more secluded experience with less crowding. Several campgrounds maintain clean, updated bathhouses and offer firewood for purchase, though amenities vary significantly between state parks and private facilities like the KOA, which features additional recreational options such as pools, game rooms, and mini-golf.

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Best Camping Sites Near Castleton, Vermont (220)

    1. Lake Bomoseen KOA

    10 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    5 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."

    "No ATM on site to get cash… The sites are spacious enough, but are very close to each other. Zero buffer between neighboring sites means encroaching slide outs."

    2. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    7 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)."

    3. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    20 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."

    4. Bomoseen State Park Campground

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

    "It was during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are happy to report that everyone wore masks in public spaces (restrooms), and that there was plenty of room for social distancing. "

    "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

    17 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    19 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. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    22 Reviews
    Queensbury, NY
    24 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."

    7. Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Poultney, VT
    9 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."

    8. Emerald Lake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Danby, VT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 362-1655

    "Beautiful campground in south central Vermont.  On a lovely emerald green small lake with nice beach. Good for fishing and kayaking.  Well kept."

    "The camp sites are quite a bit of a walk up the hill from the lake where there is swimming, kayaking, paddle boating and picnicking."

    9. Moosalamoo Campground

    16 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    23 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."

    10. Branbury State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    22 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."

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  • Elena A.
    Nov. 6, 2025

    Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    Highway Adjacent But Good Hiking Access

    When camping in VT it is usually our goal to hike, rest, cook, and relax at camp. We live in a busy/loud city so we really love a rural spot where we can just unplug and enjoy nature. Gifford Woods has great access to the AT and the Long Trail, nice bathrooms, and kind staff... but campers beware- it is wedged between two major highways. Initially we pulled up to the site "Poplar" after driving 4+ hours and I could have cried, this site faces a large DOT/Parks Dept. parking lot with a huge building and trucks everywhere. Luckily the (very sweet) staff said they understood that this was an issue and that they do get lots of complaints about that site. They moved us to T02 which was dramatically better. Unfortunately, you can still hear trucks/car honking/ambulances from that site and I assume all other sites. I understand now that people camp here just for AT access, but I would probably not go back due to the sheer volume of the neighboring highways and quieter camping options nearby.

  • 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.

Guide to Castleton

Camping near Castleton, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Little River State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "We came here to hike the Dalley Loop Trail... the park is beautifully maintained and there are many more trails to explore."
  • Swimming: Enjoy the refreshing waters at North Beach Campground. A camper noted, "The campground is in an unbeatable location... a beautiful beach with great amenities."
  • Fishing: Try your luck at Camping On The Battenkill. One visitor shared, "This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from... clean bath houses."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review of Woodford State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots for tents and RVs. A visitor at Lake George RV Park mentioned, "We got a wooded site that is not a too far walk from any of the action or amenities."
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Jamaica State Park Campground are great for families. One reviewer said, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out."

What you should know:

  • Limited hookups: Many campgrounds, such as Moffitt Beach Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper noted, "Facilities and park in excellent condition."
  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially during peak season. A review of North Beach Campground mentioned, "Seemed really popular and a little loud until around 11."
  • Reservations recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly. One visitor at Lake George Escape Campground said, "There were a lot of sites that were sort of close together."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for playgrounds: Many campgrounds have play areas for kids. A review of Jamaica State Park Campground highlighted, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Plan activities: Check for ranger programs or events. One camper mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day" at the same campground.
  • Pack snacks: Some campgrounds have limited stores. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts advised, "Make sure you stock up before you get there, stuff is expensive at the corner stores."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review of Lake George RV Park mentioned, "Our pull-thru site was level and the full hookups all worked fine."
  • Be prepared for road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground noted, "Roads in the park are confusing because none are parallel or perpendicular."
  • Bring your own firewood: Some campgrounds sell firewood at a premium. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground mentioned, "The office sells wood for $6 a bundle."

Camping near Castleton, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best camping spots near Castleton, Vermont?

For camping near Castleton, Lake Bomoseen KOA is an excellent family-friendly option with cabins, RV sites, and tent sites, plus amenities like an arcade and store. It's conveniently located close to Castleton and Rutland. Another top choice is Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground, featuring 50 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-tos in the Slate Valley. The park is popular with anglers and boaters, and the surrounding area offers excellent mountain biking trails.

Are there primitive tent camping sites available in Castleton?

Yes, the Castleton area offers several primitive tent camping options. Moosalamoo Campground provides a true primitive experience with no amenities beyond a picnic table and fire ring, but compensates with cascading waterfalls, mountain views, and incredible swimming holes. For another rustic option, Hapgood Pond in the National Green Mountain Forest offers affordable primitive camping at just $10 per night. Though not the largest campground, it's rarely overcrowded and provides a peaceful Vermont camping experience.

Can I rent an RV in Castleton, Vermont for a camping trip?

While there aren't dedicated RV rental facilities directly in Castleton, you can find RV rental options in nearby Rutland. Once you secure an RV, Bomoseen State Park Campground is a great option with drive-in access and big-rig-friendly sites. For a more comprehensive camping experience with your rented RV, consider Silver Lake Campground, which offers private, well-spaced sites that can accommodate RVs and provides amenities like boat rentals and nature tours on the lake.

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