Top Tent Camping near Chittenden, VT

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652 Reviews of 45 Chittenden Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moosalamoo Campground
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Moosalamoo Campground

    Somewhat primitive, remote but peaceful

    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. Within walking distance from the campground are accesses to hiking / biking trails. Sites are spacious and shady.

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Calvin Coolidge State Park
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Calvin Coolidge State Park

    A very quiet and accommodating location

    It was a very quiet location.  There was plenty of room between sites. The roads going in and leaving were well maintained. I accidently booked a tent site, and my popup camper and truck almost didn't fit.  We will have to go back and get a shelter site. This way we can get the beautiful views of the mountains. We both enjoyed the Coolidge State Park

  • Murf V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 6, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    This is not for camping

    This is a picnic area that people insist on camping there and because of this kind of stuff is why we keep loosing free camping sites

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerald Lake State Park
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Emerald Lake State Park

    A Lot of Camping Sites at this State Part

    There are a lot of camping sites for tents at this location. Quite a few lean-tos to rest . Restrooms with coin operated showers. Every site has a picnic table.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    This is a wonderful place to camp

    There are a handful of sites to camp at along the river here, each offering a slightly different experience.  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.  Some of the sites are drive in, some are walk in, but all are primitive. 

    There is no electricity, no cell coverage, not outhouses in this area.  Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in.

    This area is being heavily use and some spots are being shut down from abuse, please be aware that you have a lot of impact, and that impact can be positive or negative. Choose Positive!

    This area is closed in the winter due to snow, by the GMNF

  • Janeth C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Getaway Mountain Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Getaway Mountain Campground

    Avoid Getaway Mountain Campground

    I strongly urge anyone considering Getaway Mountain Campground to stay far away. Our experience here was nothing short of appalling. From the moment we checked in, the owners were extremely rude and unwelcoming. After staying for the weekend, we extended our stay due to the campground’s cleanliness, thinking it would be perfect for our family, including our three children with special needs and our service animals.

    Unfortunately, the owner’s behavior quickly escalated. One day, the man running the office drove by on his golf cart and began yelling and swearing at me, accusing us of not picking up after our dogs. I explained that we always clean up after them, but he refused to listen. We decided to leave for the weekend to avoid further conflict, but when we returned, we found piles of dog poop deliberately placed near our motorhome. Things worsened when one of our children, who is nonverbal, picked up a pile of the mess.

    When we addressed the issue with the office, the owner’s wife not only refused to acknowledge their behavior but also accused us of lying. The man’s hostile behavior escalated again, yelling and swearing at us in front of our children. He threatened to have us thrown out by the police, which he followed through on. The officers who responded could see that this was a personal issue and were baffled as to why they had been called. We were told to leave, but not before being denied a refund for the remaining days we had already paid for.

    To make matters worse, we’ve since learned that the owners of Getaway Mountain Campground have been actively calling around to other campgrounds, slandering our name. They falsely claim we don’t pick up after our dogs and that my husband chased the owner with a 2x4—an outright lie. The current campground we’re staying at informed us of this and has stated that they’ve seen no issues with us or our pets. In fact, the surrounding campers have no complaints, and the campground owner is willing to write a statement about the situation, including notifying the authorities of this baseless harassment.

    The entire experience left us feeling targeted and mistreated. We have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and have never encountered anything like this. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this campground at all costs.

    Verdict: AVOID Getaway Mountain Campground.

  • Christa W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Onion River Campground
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Onion River Campground

    DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS

    I just found out that Onion River Camground just willingly hosted a MAP(minor attracted person aka pedofile) meeting at their campground. I am so disgusted the owners of Onion River Campground that hosted this meeting allowed my family with two young girls to BOOK a campsite the SAME WEEKEND as this meeting with no warning of what was going on!!!! By the grace of God, we cancelled two weeks ago(for other reasons) and rerouted to another state. I’m sitting here reading this imagining my beautiful kids walking around a campground innocently with nasty individuals looking at them in a sexual way without my wife or I ever knowing what was going on right under our noses. It’s digusting and appalling that the campground owners support these pedofiles and would let ANY family book a stay there without making us aware. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO LOOKOUT FOR BUT I THINK OTHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS. I don’t agree with supporting MAPs at all but if you are then make it an adult only campground for heavens sake.

  • Carol L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bridgeview Harbour Marina
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Bridgeview Harbour Marina

    cool

    I like the atmosphere at Bridgeview Harbour Marina! The serene views and vibrant community make it a perfect spot to unwind. Speaking of unwinding, if you ever find yourself overwhelmed with writing assignments or projects, I highly recommend trying out domypaper.com writing service. They provide excellent support and can help you tackle any writing task with ease. Whether it’s for school, work, or personal projects, their team of experts ensures top-notch quality and timely delivery. So, after enjoying a day at the marina, consider getting some writing help to keep your stress levels down. Cheers to good times at the marina!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful view but no toilet

    Came in on a Wednesday afternoon in late September and found several available camp sites.

    There are no amenities at this campground. It is an open field on the left side of the road with two or three sites on the right side of the road that are walk in sites.

    The scenic beauty of this place is amazing. There was some color in the forest but most of it was still green. There are wide open views of 3 mountain ranges. There are many flowering plants, wild apple trees on the right side of the road. Lots of birds, butterflies, and bees (they were not agressive).

    The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot.

    We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our stay. This would be an awesome place to see the fall colors.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Silver Lake State Park

    A forested dream.

    In addition to the descriptions of this campground in other reviews, I add charm and utility of site design, and the friendliness and intelligence of the staff.  Enjoy the serenity of the forest surrounding you, while you glimpse stars, and warm your innards beside a fire.

  • Ashley O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rest N Nest Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Rest N Nest Campground

    Great, clean site!

    Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home. Nostalgic feel with playground, pool, and rec hall.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tree Farm Campground
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Tree Farm Campground

    4 Day getaway

    Nicely spaced sites, level and welcoming hosts. There are a few trails around the campground and it is close to Mt Ascutney which if you are feeling a bit lazy there is an auto rd that goes about 3/4 of the way up. 3 mi. Away Springfield as all the services you might need.

  • Drew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scaroon Manor Campground
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Scaroon Manor Campground

    Excellent views on the lake

    We stayed in the rustic campground right down the road from the main campground. We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us.

    The site had a relatively nice outhouse, a picnic table, a fire pit and a grate for grilling. It was right on the lake. There were a ton of other people in the main campground but only one other camper in the rustic area. $25 a night to camp.

    There was some noise from the highway but not too bad. Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground.

  • DeAnna V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Worst Campground We Have Ever Been To

    Absolute worst campground we have ever been to(and we do a TON of camping in state parks both in NY and out of state and private campgrounds as well). When we arrived our site was covered in trash and the picnic table was in the site next to ours with old propane tanks sitting on them. Beer bottle caps and cigarette ends were EVERYWHERE on our site, crushed cans and bottles scattered around, tons of garbage throughout the site(plastic spoons, cardboard pieces, plastic wrappers, a huge metal pipe, etc.) We spent the first half hour there cleaning up all the trash on our site and we didn't even get it all. All of the sites next to us had just as much trash in them as well and were never cleaned up the duration of our stay either. When walking around we noticed tons of other sites with garbage left in them too. I don't think any of the sites are checked after checkout and if they are they are definitely not cleaned up at all after check out. We stayed on the'other side of the road' and the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart. They were never cleaned at all during our stay(although we seen workers sitting in the golf cart goofing around and talking several times instead of actually cleaning the bathrooms). The only thing the workers did was add toilet paper(and not even enough because there were several times we went and there was no toilet paper). We were there 5 nights and the trash can wasn't emptied once and none of the garbage or toilet paper on the floor was ever picked up. There was also poop smeared across the wall and door in the one stall and poop all over one of the other toilets that was like that our whole stay as well. Mirror was literally tapped together with black tape, there was only one faucet handle and locks on the stall were broken. We had to go across the street into the other side of the campground to shower and the showers were absolutely disgusting. Black mold covered the shower curtains, was all in the lights and on the lower and higher sections of walls and it smelled like mildew. It was gross and cannot possibly be safe. This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced. People were up partying, drinking and blasting music literally all night. It's such a shame because the location of this campground is amazing and it has the potential to be a great campground but we will never go back. We have never been to any campground this dirty, unkempt and with workers who literally just don't care or do their jobs. Such a disappointment. Wish I had seen all the other bad reviews before going.

  • Julie R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Northstar Campground
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Northstar Campground

    Just okay

    The owners are very nice but the sites are super close together. We had neighbors that had a large party 4 ft from our camper for two days. The showers cost .50 and are luke warm, definitely not hot. Only 4 shower stalls (2 men 2 female) for the whole campground. The bathrooms weren't cleaned during the 2 days we were there. The country side is beautiful and Newport is a cute little town. We won't stay at the campground again.

  • Mitchell C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scaroon Manor Campground
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Scaroon Manor Campground

    Peaceful park

    We booked this spot sight unseen as there were no pictures available. Tucked back in the woods and quiet. The front section was much wider open and more state parkish. Excellent showering facilities and a cook wash up station that was well maintained.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    This is not a campground.

    This site was lovely, but signs say No Camping. There were a few spots with fire rings and picnic tables and would be a great place to camp though! Not sure how strict that is. There was someone camping for a least a week given their tent was there the whole week I was in the area. So I guess it's not that strict. Signs indicate this offshoot road where these sites are is also FR-25, then FR-25 picks up again as a spur off of VT 100 a little farther south down 100 where there were permitted (but full) camping sites.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    Pretty, scattered sites along small stream

    All the sites were full when I visited (6 to 8 sites, approximately, but i didn't go down a couple little gravel paths to check each spot as you couldn't turn around easily) , so I didn't get to camp there. There was a NFS sign along FR-25 posted asking people to clean up after themselves (litter and human waste) as there'd been complaints to the extent that they were considering closing the sites if people didn't do better. There were some fire ring sites along Vermont 100 where FR-25 intersects it, but those are marked as No Camping (though one tent had been there at least a week). That area along 100 is supposed to be a day-use picnic area. 

    The sites looked lovely though. Some people were really entrenched with string lights etc.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock - DEC
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Rogers Rock - DEC

    It’s a party camp ground

    Do you enjoy staying up until sunrise, underage drinking, staff that don’t give AF, and rules that don’t matter? Then this is the state park for you! I wanted to give the park a try even with all the bad reviews, because the location is awesome. Now I realize the views are not worth it if you’re sleep deprived. I thought since it was a not a holiday weekend it wouldn’t be that bad, I was wrong. If you still plan on coming, I’d avoid the first week in August. Some garbage family from New Jersey rents out a bunch of sites and gives their teenagers their own site, because they hate them too. All in all, it was not a good time. There are plenty of other parks around if you want to actually enjoy camping. This one isn’t it. 10/10 would not recommend 👎

  • Chris P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake George Escape Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Lake George Escape Campground

    A Shell of Its Former Self

    Highlights of the trip included a somewhat secluded site by the river, pavilion tater tots and the pool. This campground was once thriving with activities and events and a real sense of community. Now, it seems hollow and unkept. Bathrooms and Showers were filthy.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Beautiful sites of Lake George

    This campground is the northwest side of the lake. There are not many amenities or services for the phones but that could be good if you want an off the grid type of camping. We were lucky enough to score a few days in one of the group sites. They had a bathroom with just a potty & sink. At the end of the site, they had water that was able to be used to clean dishes but not consume. The views out the camper were just amazing. The bathroom with the showers by the beaches were gross, and the amount of crap on the ground was super unacceptable, like people haven't cleaned it in weeks. The showers up closer to the sites were very nice and clean. They have a cool beach but make sure to bring water shoes because everything is gravel. I wish they had a playground for kids to play. We brought bikes but it was very hard to ride with the hills and gravel so we didn't use then often. We moored our boat directly out from out site and you could swim out to it. Great lake, super clean, beautiful breeze can't wait to go back.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jamaica State Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Jamaica State Park

    Large level campsites

    This campground was perfect for our group that had 5 small children. The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out from each other, great playground and fun playing in the river. Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Calvin Coolidge State Park
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Calvin Coolidge State Park

    Great Get-Away

    Campground is small and clean. We only stayed 2 nights and felt like we saw and did all it had to offer. Nice hike up Slack Hill!



Guide to Chittenden

Camping near Chittenden, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, 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 visitor noted, "The campground is in an unbeatable location... a beautiful beach with great amenities."
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Camping On The Battenkill. One camper shared, "This place has a great layout with lots of great sites to choose from... several sites right on the river!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Woodford State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Lake George RV Park. One visitor remarked, "The sites are large and well spaced out."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Families love the programming at Jamaica State Park Campground. A parent mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at North Beach Campground noted, "Seemed really popular and a little loud until around 11."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Lake George Escape Campground may lack some amenities. One visitor said, "Bathrooms and showers were filthy."
  • Privacy Concerns: Campers at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts found some sites too close together. A review stated, "Most of the sites are a bit too close for our particular liking."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for spots like Jamaica State Park Campground that have playgrounds. A reviewer said, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to check out the ranger-led programs at places like Little River State Park Campground. One family shared, "We generally enjoyed our stay... however, the campground is a bit pricey."
  • Pack Snacks: Stock up on snacks before arriving, as some campgrounds have limited stores. A camper at Quechee State Park Campground mentioned, "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 visitor at Lake George RV Park noted, "Our pull-thru site was level and the full hookups all worked fine."
  • Be Prepared for Fees: Some campgrounds charge for early arrivals. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts said, "Had to pay $100 for early arrival!!!"
  • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with good facilities. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground mentioned, "The overall conditions of the campground are great."

Camping near Chittenden, 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

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Chittenden, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chittenden, VT is Branbury State Park with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.

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