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    Camper-submitted photo from Little River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Little River State Park

    1. Little River State Park

    23 Reviews
    75 Photos
    303 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Reservoir State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Reservoir State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Reservoir State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Reservoir State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Green River Reservoir State Park

    2. Green River Reservoir State Park

    3 Reviews
    27 Photos
    34 Saves

    Welcome to Green River Reservoir State Park. Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5,503 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water and Light Department. This is not your typical Vermont State Park – Green River Reservoir provides camping and paddling experiences in a remote setting. All campsites can only be reached by paddling to them - some are a 1 to 2-mile paddle from the launch site. The park will remain in its wild and undeveloped condition, with low-impact, compatible recreational use allowed on and around the Reservoir. Management activities will be only those necessary to maintain the property’s character, protect the environment and critical resources, demonstrate sustainable forest and wildlife management, control excessive recreational use, and ensure high-quality outdoor experiences for visitors. The 653-acre Reservoir includes about 19 miles of shoreline, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped shorelines in Vermont. Access to the park is in the southern part of the Reservoir off of Green River Dam Road. The Reservoir is designated as a “quiet” lake under Vermont “Use of Public Waters Rules.” Boats powered by electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) are allowed. There are 27 remote campsites at various locations around the Reservoir. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites and can only be reached by boat. Each remote site has a maximum site occupancy based on the characteristics of the site. There are two designated group campsites that can accommodate up to 12 people each. Some campsites are closed each season and rehabilitated due to overuse through the years. There is also an ADA accessible boardwalk that leads from the parking area to an accessible boat launch. The best way to protect all sites is by using a portable stove instead of a campfire for cooking. Please carry out what you carry in and leave no trace of your visit. Day use is allowed on the reservoir in limited numbers. Please do not use campsites for day use activities. There are designated day use sites where fires are permitted. Please build fires only at these sites and in the provided fire rings. Respect the areas of the shoreline that are closed to use for re-vegetation of the sites. Group Use: In order to provide a primitive camping/paddling experience, only two groups of 8 to 12 (maximum) people are allowed for either camping or day use at one time. Group permits are required for day and camping uses during the season. A license or special use permit may be needed for group activities during the off-season. Please contact the park directly to reserve group sites. Parking: Parking is extremely limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Once the parking areas are full, visitors will not be allowed to enter the park.

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    • Group
    • Firewood Available
    Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park

    3. Underhill State Park

    6 Reviews
    25 Photos
    58 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven

    4. Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven

    2 Reviews
    24 Photos
    25 Saves

    Across acres of rolling fields and maple woods, enjoy the many open tent sites and sleep under the stars! Relax on our family's off grid homestead, containing trails through our woods for hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and more.

    During July and August the wild berries make a wonderful treat. Try your culinary skills over the campfire while the children play and explore nature. As night falls, a campfire with smores hosts a wonderful end to the days fun. After, tuck the children in and listen to the night sounds under the stars!

    Looking for more fun, only ten minutes to restaurants, shops, zip line and bike trails. Swim, kayak, or fish in The Lamoille or Brewster Rivers. The ski resorts and resort villages offer loads of summer fun indoors and outdoors! Also, less than thirty minutes from the Canadian border! Your site is only 1/4 mile from "The Rail Trail" used year-round as recreational fun and part of the VAST system for snow mobiles. Or bring your ATV to enjoy off road trails nearby.

    Each site is provided a bundle of firewood for cooking and warmth (more available for an up charge). Also, 5 gallons of clean well water (more available for an up charge). There is a compost toilet available for use and an outdoor shower with room temperature water. A hot pancake breakfast can be available for an additional fee.

    Get back to basics and enjoy all that nature has to offer at Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven!

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    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Firewood Available
    • Showers

    $35 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Molly's Falls Pond State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Molly's Falls Pond State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Molly's Falls Pond State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Molly's Falls Pond State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Molly's Falls Pond State Park

    5. Molly's Falls Pond State Park

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    78 Saves
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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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      6. Serenity Field

      1 Review
      7 Saves
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Trash

      $25 - $30 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Burton Island
      Camper-submitted photo from Burton Island
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      Camper-submitted photo from Burton Island
      Camper-submitted photo from Burton Island
      Camper-submitted photo from Burton Island

      7. Burton Island

      8 Reviews
      34 Photos
      50 Saves
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      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

      8. Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

      1 Review
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      6 Saves

      Camping at the Waterbury Reservoir’s remote sites is a real backcountry adventure! Although every campsite provides a fire ring and toilet, the rest is a primitive experience. You will be far from other people and resources, surrounded by a beautiful wilderness. Campers are strongly encouraged to use cook stoves or bring their own firewood, also to pack water filters, adequate food/shelter and emergency supplies.

      Camping Reservations

      Beginning May 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., all 27 remote campsites along the reservoir perimeter will become available to reserve for any date in the 2022 operating season. Beginning June 1, 2022, reservations for the 2023 season will become available to be reserved up to 11 months in advance like other Vermont State Parks. Reservations can be made online, or through the park’s reservation call center at 1-888-409-7579, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The maximum stay will be limited to 7 nights. Regular camping fees will be charged like other state park camping areas. Every remote campsite has a maximum occupancy of 6 people, unless otherwise posted. Kayaks at the reservoir Kayaks sit at the waters edge. Facilities/Amenities

      Dispersed all around the Reservoir are 27 remote campsites, each with a roofed composting toilet. Several day use areas, some also with toilets, are also provided for recreational use from sunrise to sunset. Day Use areas are locations where fires are permitted until closure at sunset.

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      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from Camel's Hump State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Camel's Hump State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Camel's Hump State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Camel's Hump State Park
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      9. Camel's Hump State Park

      2 Reviews
      23 Photos
      61 Saves
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      • Cabins
      • Dispersed
      • Alcohol

      $10 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Philo State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Philo State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Philo State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Philo State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Philo State Park
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      10. Mt. Philo State Park

      9 Reviews
      44 Photos
      88 Saves
      • Pets
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents

      $23 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Craftsbury Common

    508 Reviews of 32 Craftsbury Common Campgrounds


    • 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

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park
      Sep. 24, 2024

      Kettle Pond State Park

      Wonderfull area for a hike in or boat in camp.

      I scouted this area a couple of years ago and stayed in one of the lean-tos, this is a great area in the winter when no-one else is around.

      There is a parking lot near the main road where you can park.  The hike around the pond is nice, but wet, rocky and you need to be a sure-footed person.  Views are great, the pond is amazing, and the campsites are well maintained.

      Most sites have a lean-to and a well-built fireplace as well as an outhouse.  Keep in mind this is a pack in pack out location.  You are not allowed to cut wood, and only fallen dead is available for use.

    • 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.

    • Timothy M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Kettle Pond State Park

      Rock Solid

      Pretty pond, good lean-to's, nice toilets, central put-in for canoes and kayaks, friendly people. Big groups in one area, individual remote sites far enough away to be private. Nicely maintained, friendly staff when you do see them. Went September 6 and 7 2024. Only 3 hours from Boston.

    • Drew H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater State Park
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Stillwater State Park

      Helpful staff, clean camp, kinda busy

      Great spot, especially for families, it is a bit expensive, at $30 for tent spot and $40 for lean to. the staff was helpful and kept the grounds clean. We ended paying more for the lean to because it was more secluded and quiet, the rest of the park was busy.

      Our spot was right on the brook which was peaceful and beautiful. It also had a fire pit with a grill grate and they sold firewood at the front gate.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lone Pine Campsites
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Lone Pine Campsites

      OK for two nights

      We stayed for two nights to visit Burlington and lake Champlain.

      It was not our favorite campground. The site are open, so no privacy and the sites are fairly small.

      Toilets and showers are ok but nothing fancy. A bit worn.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park
      Aug. 25, 2024

      New Discovery State Park

      Drove through on my way past

      This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.

      There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

      The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

      Not much cell service, but some in places.

      Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

      Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Deer State Park
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Big Deer State Park

      Nice enough campsites...

      This is a small campground, really it's an extension of Stillwater just up the road. Check-in happens at Stillwater, purchase your firewood and drive the 2 min down to Big Deer.

      For Vermont, these sites felt close, but we could still get privacy. We did have to change sites due to our neighbors yelling at their kids and using less-than-appropriate language to do so. We could still hear them on the other side of the campground :(

      The site itself was nice, even though it lacked privacy.

      Boulder Beach Road is an easy dirt road access to these campgrounds.

      We had 1 bar of AT&T service.

      The bathrooms were adequate, nothing special

      But we made a last-minute decision to camp and this was a decent location for that. I would camp here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    • Stilyagi
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carmi State Park
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Lake Carmi State Park

      A great place to visit for Canadian travelers.

      Our first time in Vermont, we were coming from Montreal, Quebec. And while there are many nice campsites to visit in Quebec... we've done them all, within a 2-hour radius. Well, guess what? Lake Carmi in Franklin (Enosburg?) Vermont, is less than 1 1/2 hours from Montreal! I think it must be the closest campsite to Quebec, in Vermont. The drive there was really pleasant too. It wasn't all highway. It took us mostly through very scenic routes in both Quebec, and Vermont.

      After booking, I had read some bad reviews about the place - which gave me second thoughts. About the staff being very unpleasant, etc. Well I'm happy to say, that turned out to be absolutely untrue! To say that Kathy, Daniel and really, the entire staff that we met, was very friendly to us, is an understatement. They literally saved our bacon!

      It's a long story, but in short... our car broke down at one point, and we had to get it towed. Our phone wouldn't work, and it was by the good graces of the Lake Carmi rangers and staff, and the use of their wireless, that we were eventually able to return back home to Canada.  I don't know what we would have done, if they weren't there to help us! So - big thanks to the amazing staffers at Lake Carmi.

      We had reserved a site by the lake, and saw that the campground itself was quite nice. Just acres and acres of lush green forestation. Clean grounds and washrooms. A beautiful sunset over the lake. No electrical 'pollution'. No noise pollution - except for crickets, in the field. Other than the car trouble - quite a pleasant stay! We'll be returning next year.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA

      Great place for families

      This campground is wonderful for camping with kids. It has a great playground and a small but nice and clean pool.

      The amenities are clean and well taken care of.

      Super nice staff is the finishing touch for this great campground.

      Spaces are reasonably spacious and in wooded area.

      We would definitely recommend.

    • eva M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mallets Bay Campground
      Aug. 11, 2024

      Mallets Bay Campground

      Do not go here if you don’t need to

      We were with RV. Mostly permanent places, showers and toilets are full with mould and not clean as is said on the website. Rates are not transparant. The pool was nice for the kids.

    • 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.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Maidstone State Park
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Maidstone State Park

      Still a great campground!

      I come back to this area every year; I missed my spring trip this year though.  A friend was camping and invited me to join them.  We had a site on the B loop, I have only camped on the A loop... 

      The site was nice with some great rock features, the sites have enough space between them to give privacy, but you know you're not alone.  The facilities on the B loop are vintage 1950s, simple clean but not new or the same caliber as the facilities on A loop.  Plenty of water faucets on the B loop.  

      Both A & B are easy to get around on, all of the roads are dirt but well maintained.  Both loops have their own Trash and Recyling. The access road into the park is a well-maintained dirt road and about 5 miles long.  Look for the bears, and other cutouts creatures in the clearings on the way in.

      This campground is remote and it's about 45 min. to the nearest town.  There is no cell service, even with a booster.  The lake is wonderful.

    • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fransted Family Campground
      Jul. 28, 2024

      Fransted Family Campground

      Perfectly located to Franconia Notch!

      Great campground with a mix of full hookup and tent sites! Many sites along the river and nice grassy sites near the front. Sites were spacious and well maintained. The campground is perfectly located for access to Franconia Notch. Highly recommend. The only negative was a mini-golf course that was falling apart but they still charged for to use.

    • Carol V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Living Water Campground
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Living Water Campground

      Absolutely rudest management we have ever encountered

      DO NOT GO HERE! The rudest and most unprofessional management we have ever encountered. Anywhere. Hands down. I Would need a book to adequately warn people. 1) We were accidentally overcharged and were met with total annoyance by owner when attempting to rectify. Ultimately we were refunded the wrong amount, to the wrong account, which I let slide because the management does not appear to be cognitively able to understand how to compute charges. 2) My bf and his son collected some old dead wood at site to burn(didn’t know it was against rules- not in written policy- although they said it is)and when they were not so warmly reprimanded by the owner on her golf cart full of wine coolers(no judgement here, but, it IS an alcohol free campground. just saying…..), and then immediately radioed for husband for back up in his golf cart(no wine coolers there…) to reprimand us even further! Completely unnecessary, as they had already stopped collecting wood when first told- but he did let us in on a fun fact- that they(the Campground)“let people have fires here,without training!” Which we thought was odd, and hysterically funny. It’s a campground!! We’re supposed to feel grateful they allowed campfires- without training?😂 3) Lastly& most importantly, my boyfriend poked his head in the bathroom at 7 am while the lady was cleaning- not their regular scheduled cleaning time- and he REALLY needed to go, and politely, from the door, asked how long she might be. He just wanted know if he should wait or to look for someplace else to go, and he was absolutely chastised by the cleaning lady when she came out! She was absolutely nasty and rude to him! When we mentioned this incident  we were told by employee(golf cart man) that we had no right to ask her questions! He told us she was going through a rough time in her life(who isn’t?) and that she having personal issues(kind of agreeing that, yes, can be a bitch), and something about somebody’s pregnant and her husband wants to ring her neck? We couldn’t really follow because we were all still trying to process the“you’re lucky we let you have a campfire without training“comment. Obviously, We had already decided we would never be back, and have already made reservations elsewhere for our fall trip- but when I got home today, I opened a scathing email(sent 2 days ago) from the owner ACCUSING my bf of“HARASSMENT” of the the cleaning lady! Who, she claimed, was very fearful because a male popped his head in the door while she was alone, and asked her a simple question! Cleaning lady can rest assured, that if she was the last woman on this planet, my bf wouldn’t touch her with an 10 foot pole. She was most definitely in no danger. The owner then wrote that we are now banned from their campground!!!😂 She also asked us to leave two days early- which I was not aware of until I read the email after I got home! All because my bf asked somebody a question, I asked to be billed to be correctly, and we tried to burn a dead log. That is INSANE! Let’s just say, it would not have been well received and that they are extremely lucky we were blissfully unaware of her email and finished out our stay, because if we had known then that she was falsely accusing my bf of harassment, it would not have gone well for them. Her accusation of harassment is BOLD FACED LIE!!! All of this has been mind blowing, but she really took my anger to a whole new level when she sent me that nasty email- and then she BLOCKED me from responding! She also blocked me from FB- so I couldn’t leave a review there! She took it way too far…. They have had other similar poor reviews in the past, which they respond to by calling the reviewers liars, and then making up ridiculous lies about them- which I fully anticipate they will do here. DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD OF WHAT THEY SAY.We have NEVER had problems like this with any business! Ever. We are LIVID that my bf is being FALSELY accused of harassment, and we do not take it lightly. THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT RIGHT IN THE HEAD.

    • É
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
      Jul. 22, 2024

      Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven

      Peaceful and charming

      We spent the night at this beautiful campsite with a magnificent view of Mount Mansfield. The small amount of camping space made the experience quite unique and private. The host, Dianne, was really friendly. Many amenities such as wood, water and outhouse nearby. Very nice experience.

    • Bojangles R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park
      Jul. 20, 2024

      Underhill State Park

      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.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Along the River Campground
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Along the River Campground

      Summer Oasis

      Great location and amazing private campground. Owners are very attentive and keep the entire campground in tip top shape. Super clean bathrooms and pool is crystal clear. Onsite store with great selection of beverages, ice cream and sweets. Lots of families due to the safe nature of the campground and owners ensure everyone has an enjoyable time. Noisy campers are spoken to very quickly to everyone can enjoy the serenity of the campground and its beautiful location.

    • Admin A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Champlain Resort Adult Campground
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Champlain Resort Adult Campground

      Wonderful Experience-Highly Recommend

      We recently bought a travel trailer and this was our first camping trip with it. Emma and JC were wonderful from start to finish. They own the property and you can tell they take such great pride in this gem. The grounds are beautifully kept and both were very helpful. We arrived much later than expected because of traffic and this being our first time traveling with the travel trailer. They were very accommodating to our later than expected arrival. Once we got all set up at our site, we were very happy. JC is very helpful with helping guide you in to your spot if you need it. There's a nice bath house with toilets and private showers. It was kept very clean and it was nice to know we could use that if needed. There's a beautiful spot to go down by the lake and watch the sunset over Lake Champlain. We absolutely loved our time there and will be happy to return again. JC has quite the sense of humor and my partner and him had fun conversing. Emma was great at communicating from start to finish and made everything easy and convenient.

    • Andrew H.
      Camper-submitted photo from North Beach Campground
      Jul. 6, 2024

      North Beach Campground

      Nice Popular Spot

      Great spot near the lake to put up a tent for the night. Very safe and super close to town. Seemed really popular and a little loud until around 11. If you’re a light sleeper then consider bringing some ear plugs.



    Guide to Craftsbury Common

    Camping near Craftsbury Common, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Many campers enjoy hiking the Dalley Loop Trail, which is noted for its historical significance. One visitor mentioned, "We came here to hike the Dalley Loop Trail (which is a great trail full of history)."
    • Boating and Swimming: Enjoy the water at places like Ricker Pond State Park Campground. A reviewer shared, "Paddling and swimming on site" made their stay memorable.
    • Fishing: Cast a line at various lakes and ponds. A camper at Lake Carmi State Park Campground noted, "Walleye fishing has always been good here."

    What campers like:

    • Wooded Sites: Campers appreciate the privacy offered by the wooded sites. One visitor at Little River State Park Campground said, "Nice, wooded sites with good space between sites."
    • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A reviewer at Brighton State Park Campground remarked, "The bathrooms are always exceptionally clean."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Smugglers Notch State Park Campground said, "Staff was great and very helpful."

    What you should know:

    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A camper at Gold Brook Campground noted, "Public campgrounds are pretty limited in this part of VT."
    • Seasonal Access: Many campgrounds are only open during specific seasons. For example, Ricker Pond State Park Campground operates from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend.
    • No Cell Service: Be prepared for limited connectivity. A visitor at Maidstone State Park mentioned, "There is no cell service, even with a booster."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A camper at Crazy Horse Family Campground said, "The pool and playground were a big hit."
    • Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray, especially in warmer months. A reviewer at Kettle Pond State Park Campground advised, "Bring Deet; the bugs are thick."
    • Pack for Water Activities: If your family enjoys swimming or paddling, make sure to bring the necessary gear. A visitor at Lake Carmi State Park Campground highlighted, "The large lake is being revitalized by an aeration system."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at White Caps Campground mentioned, "The spots are so close to each other that I could hear my neighbor flush their toilet from inside my RV."
    • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A visitor at Gold Brook Campground appreciated the "level and extremely spacious" sites with full hookups.
    • Be Prepared for Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Gold Brook Campground noted, "Road noise was moderate."

    Camping around Craftsbury Common, Vermont, provides a great mix of nature and community. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's a spot waiting for you!

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