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The Green Mountain National Forest surrounding Cuttingsville, Vermont offers established campgrounds and dispersed camping options throughout the region. Coolidge State Park Campground stands among the most notable sites, situated on a wooded mountainside with lean-to shelters offering panoramic mountain views. The area includes both developed sites with amenities like showers and picnic tables at Emerald Lake State Park and Gifford Woods State Park, as well as primitive dispersed camping areas such as Downed Bridge Camp and Road's End where campers can find more solitude with minimal facilities.
Seasonal considerations heavily impact camping in the Cuttingsville region, with many established campgrounds operating from late May through mid-October. "The prime lean-to sites overlook the rugged terrain of the Green Mountains. It is especially beautiful in the fall," noted one visitor to Coolidge State Park. Road conditions can vary significantly, especially for accessing dispersed sites like Road's End, which one review described as having "a little rough" drive in, though "doable for most vehicles." Winter access to some areas requires skiing or snowshoeing, as snow often covers amenities from December through mid-April, and the nearest plowed parking may be a mile or more from campgrounds like Greendale.
Campers consistently mention the privacy and natural setting of sites throughout the region as major highlights. Greendale Campground receives praise for its peaceful setting along a babbling brook, though some visitors note significant insect activity during summer months. At Coolidge State Park, the most coveted sites are the prime lean-tos with mountain views toward Killington, which require advance booking. The park's elevated location provides exceptional vistas, particularly during fall foliage season. Little Rock Pond, accessible only by hiking, offers a more secluded experience with platforms, a three-walled cabin, and even a composting toilet facility. While many campgrounds provide basic amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, dispersed sites typically offer nothing more than a clearing and sometimes a fire ring, requiring campers to be fully self-sufficient.
"This place gets my vote for best campground in Vermont. Especially true if you're lucky enough to get one of the few sites on the outside of A loop that has a Lean-to with a view."
"Coolidge is off the beaten path but well worth the wander! There are no water sites, it’s on the side of a heavily wooded mountain with a few sites having amazing views!"
"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."
"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."
"Greendale Campground is a small remote campground located along Greendale Brook in Weston, VT. There are 11 campsites available in a wooded setting."
"We picked a nice site next to a babbling brook. While we only tent camped we plan to return with our new to us pop up this year. We only saw two cars during our entire stay."
"Great location for a small group to camp at. Can't wait to go back. The main area is a walk in and is worth it. The road into here was easy to drive. "
"Water is available at a creek and a spring nearby. There's a huge jumping rock on the far side of the pond."
from $5 / night
Check Availability"great private spot when nothing else is around. The drive in is a little rough, but doable for most vehicles. The only thing you will find here is a fire ring."
"Easy to drive into the campground and into the site. We had no issues at all. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Campground was very clean and well manicured."
"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."
"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."
from $38 / night
Check Availability"From there we were able to access the small boat access and kayak beautiful Echo Lake. This Park has a huge beach and picnic area with a snack bar and boat rentals."
TravelerThis is a good spot if you don’t mind being social. The main camping area is a large grassy opening where multiple people park and camp together, and there is a bathroom, but there isn’t much privacy between sites. If you continue farther down the forest road, there are several smaller pull-offs with much more private dispersed camping spots. I’d recommend checking those out if you’re looking for a quieter experience.
ScoutReally enjoyed the setting at Crow’s Nest. There are lots of trees and having the Sugar River running alongside the campground gives the whole place a nice New Hampshire feel. We were mostly looking for somewhere to disconnect for a couple of days, cook outside, fish a little, and enjoy being away from home. Crow’s Nest was a great fit for that.
ScoutWhat we liked most about Crow’s Nest was being able to choose between doing absolutely nothing or heading out and exploring. One day we stayed around the campground, went swimming and relaxed by the river. The next day we got out and explored more of the Lake Sunapee area. It made a really good home base and it was always nice coming back to our campsite at the end of the day.
ScoutDyrt done messed up! So far, very disappointed in this app. Difficult to use! We reserved this spot through Dyrt. The directions to the campground are way off. The host was not notified that we were coming. Don’t trust Dyrt; contact the campground asap after you reserve through Dyrt to confirm the reservation directly and confirm the address and directions.
ScoutVery Disappointed With the Changes
Crown Point Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience.
I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children.
The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for.
Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new “going rate.” However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve.
What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote:
“Get out and leave. I’ve heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don’t like it.”
That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years.
It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that.
Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.
TravelerGreat little dispersed camping area off Forest Road 71 in West Dover, Vermont. Once you get onto the forest service road, everything is gravel/dirt, with several small pull-offs and primitive campsites scattered along the road. Some sites are only a few feet from the road, while others are tucked back around 100 feet and offer a little more privacy.
The individual pull-offs can be a little more challenging to reach. Most involve some combination of hills, rocks, ruts, and mud, although nothing was too crazy. Some spots are definitely easier to get into than others, so having a vehicle with decent ground clearance is helpful.
There was a decent amount of traffic passing through the area while we were there, but nothing too crazy or disruptive. The campsite we stayed at had a fire pit, but there was no running water at our site, and I don’t believe the other dispersed sites have running water either.
Overall, a pretty good option if you’re looking for a primitive, low-key camping spot with multiple sites to choose from. Just don’t expect complete solitude, especially during busier times.
GuideGood size campground with three loops. 2 shower / restroom facilities. Many of the sites are simply grass. There are a few gravel ones. The staff has no problem with driving on the or parking on grass. All sites have a firepit. Wood can be obtained locally. There is no store at the camp. There is only one dump station. There is a boat launch with limited trailer parking although when we stayed (Aug 2026) the water was only 18 in to 2 ft deep at docks. Heavily choked with vegetation. Shower facilities were clean enough but could use more attention, heavy cobwebs at lights, corners and edges of shower pretty dark with mold. Plenty of fresh water spigots throughout the camp. Camp is on the banks of lake Champlain, although only a couple sites have a lake view. Ruins of two pre-revolutionary war forts are within walking distance and offer a great introduction to life in the early 18th century. Fort Ticonderoga is a 30 min drive and will take most of the day to tour. Well worth the trip. Only 3 min drive to Vermont. I would stay again.
ScoutCrow’s Nest was a really convenient stop for us while traveling through New Hampshire. Getting our RV situated was easy and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
LegendWe spent a long weekend at Moose Hillock in Fort Ann, New York, to visit Lake George. This is a difficult place for me to review. But I’ll do my best to share my experience.
The pool is the main attraction here and probably the largest and most ridiculous I’ve ever seen at a campground. Great for young kids.
THINGS I LIKED:
— The sites are enormous and private, probably the biggest sites we’ve ever seen at any campground we’ve stayed at.
— The mature trees are everywhere, great for privacy.
— It’s located about 25-minutes to the heart of Lake George. Easy drive away but not in the loud and busy area.
— The camp store is pretty good and sells snacks, drinks, basic supplies, and souvenirs.
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— Our site(# 709) was sloped, so much that even with leveling boards under the rear wheels, rear jacks fully extended and front jacks fully retracted, we couldn’t level. That’s annoying and so easily fixed by a campground this size with this array of equipment and resources.
— Except for the entry roads, the rest of the park is gravel and dirt, which was extremely dusty. Our vehicles and our stuff were instantly covered by this dusty dirt which was a never-ending battle to keep outside.
— I’m ok paying premium money for a great site, but this site wasn’t matched to the price. I paid$647.38 for 3-nights. That’s$215.79 per night.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Probably not. For me, having a level site that’s not covered in dirt and dust is important— especially when it costs$215 per night. There’s a much nicer park about 10-minutes away(closer to Lake George) where we’ve stayed in the past. The sites are smaller, but they’re level.
Camping options near Cuttingsville, Vermont include established state parks and dispersed camping areas within the Green Mountains. Coolidge State Park Campground, situated on a forested hillside, provides both tent and RV sites with some featuring mountain views of Killington Peak. Several campgrounds in the area feature cabin accommodations, including Camp Plymouth State Park and Gifford Woods State Park. The region provides diverse camping environments ranging from developed facilities with amenities to remote dispersed sites such as Road's End Dispersed Camp, where campers find more primitive conditions.
The camping season in Vermont's central region typically runs from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, with most state parks closing outside these dates. A visitor commented, "Great park for fall camping. This park is very small but it is nestled in one of the state's largest forest. There is plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities available in or near the park." Road conditions vary throughout the area, with some dispersed camping locations requiring higher-clearance vehicles. Several campgrounds provide basic amenities like drinking water and restrooms, while dispersed sites generally require self-sufficiency. Weather in the Green Mountains can change rapidly, with cooler temperatures at higher elevations even during summer months.
Campers consistently rate sites with water features or mountain views most highly. Little Rock Pond Group Camp receives five-star ratings for its scenic pond setting and affordability. According to a review, "The pond is surprisingly warm for its altitude and it's home to two Common Loons." The prime lean-to sites at Coolidge State Park with mountain vistas are frequently mentioned as standouts but require booking well in advance. Some visitors note that certain campgrounds, particularly those in wooded settings like Greendale Campground, can be quite buggy during summer months. Privacy between sites varies significantly across the region's campgrounds, with some offering secluded spots and others positioning campsites in closer proximity to one another.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Cuttingsville, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Cuttingsville, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 230 campgrounds and RV parks near Cuttingsville, VT and 35 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Cuttingsville, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cuttingsville, VT is Coolidge State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 13 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cuttingsville, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 35 free dispersed camping spots near Cuttingsville, VT.
What parks are near Cuttingsville, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Cuttingsville, VT that allow camping, notably Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests and Green Mountain National Forest.
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