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Best Campgrounds near Eden, VT

497 Reviews

Eden, Vermont is surrounded by diverse camping options within the state's scenic landscape. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground offers tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations about 25 miles west of Eden. Mountain View Campground in Morrisville, just 15 miles southeast, provides tent and RV sites with cabin options and electric hookups. Lake Eden Recreation Area offers more basic facilities directly in Eden. The region includes several state parks with varying amenities, from primitive tent sites to developed campgrounds with electrical hookups and shower facilities.

Road conditions and seasonal closures significantly affect camping access throughout the area. Most campgrounds operate from late May through mid-October, with Smugglers Notch State Park typically open from May 19 to October 15 and Mountain View Campground operating May 1 to October 15. A visitor noted, "Mountain View Campground is nestled between route 15 and the Lamoille River with great car accessible tent sites right on the water and plenty of amenities that kids will love." Winter conditions make many sites inaccessible, while spring mud season can create challenging driving conditions even to established campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays during summer and fall foliage season.

Waterfront camping opportunities receive consistently positive feedback in the region. Several campgrounds offer sites along rivers or lakes, with Mountain View Campground featuring waterfront tent sites that are particularly popular. Elmore State Park Campground, approximately 20 miles south of Eden, includes a sandy beach on Lake Elmore and hiking trails. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "The sites were long and spacious," reflecting the generally positive experiences at developed campgrounds in the area. Primitive camping areas tend to offer more privacy but fewer amenities. Public lands throughout the region provide a range of experiences from fully developed campgrounds with modern facilities to more remote sites with basic amenities, allowing campers to choose based on their preferred camping style and comfort level.

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Best Camping Sites Near Eden, Vermont (127)

    1. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stowe, VT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 253-4014

    $20 / night

    "I’d say this was one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, except I don’t think it’s exactly a secret. Even in October, the Park seemed full with visitors and Stowe was hopping!"

    "They don't have all the usual amenities its more of a primitive set up. has great clean sites with multiple ways to access mount mansfields trail system which is the highest mountain in the state of Vermont"

    2. Mountain View Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake Elmore, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 888-2178

    "It can get a bit noisy due to the proximity to the highway, but it's still a good option for car camping in this part of Vermont."

    "Nice grass site with a large field behind, and Just a short walk to the river. Clean facilities and proximity for exploring Stowe and surrounding areas. Would love to camp here again."

    3. Elmore State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Lake Elmore, VT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 888-2982

    $19 - $28 / night

    "Our lean-to, Hickory is situated in a lovely meadow, but quite close to other campers and a view that overlooks the campground road. There is very little shade and no privacy."

    "Great hiking trails from easy to difficult. Early and late seasons are quiet. It's quite busy during the summer months as the lake is great for families and swimming."

    4. Green River Reservoir State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Hyde Park, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 888-1349

    $20 - $50 / night

    "I love this location because you have to paddle out to a site for camping. It‘s private, quiet, and really gives you that “forest bathing” escape."

    "Each campsite includes a fire pit and access to an outhouse. Usually the outhouse is shared between 2 to 3 campsites, but there is plenty of space between each site."

    5. Eden Rec Area Camping

    1 Review
    Eden Mills, VT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 635-7725

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Camper.on the beach on a friends property on the lake, canoed and enjoyed the area. There are campgrounds on or near the lake as well. It was a very peaceful retreat."

    6. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 244-7103

    $19 - $28 / night

    "Little River State Park is located just outside of Waterbury Vermont so it’s an ideal location for jumping off on other adventures!"

    "We came here to hike the Dalley Loop Trail (which is a great trail full of history), but we wish we had camped here instead of the private campground 45 minutes away where we did stay."

    7. Singing Wood Farm

    2 Reviews
    Morristown, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 760-0579

    $30 - $125 / night

    "If you want a place to nomadic camp that is near Stowe, but away from the hustle and bustle, then this place is for you.  "

    8. Smugglers Notch RV Village

    3 Reviews
    Jeffersonville, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 335-2118

    $50 - $79 / night

    "So close to Stowe and a lot to do…and then you come back “home” to relax and do nothing but enjoy the time away from everyday life. Truly the only time I totally relax. "

    "Very close to Smuggs and only a short but beautiful ride to Stowe. I look forward to watching this campground grow as they continue to expand and will be camping here several times each season."

    9. Gold Brook Campground

    9 Reviews
    Moscow, VT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 253-7683

    "While we were next to the creek at site 12, it was blocked by brush and trees.

    Check in was easy, and the staff were present enough in case you had questions or needed to buy firewood."

    "It’s centrally located to many wonderful sites around Stowe and Waterbury.

    Check-in was a breeze. We picked up our packet from the office mail box and headed to our site."

    10. Underhill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Underhill Center, VT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 899-3022

    "They ask that you limit your driving on the path to the site- so we were sure to go into town to get all we needed before we settled into camp- which wasnt hard to do."

    "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."

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  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    North Beach Campground

    Ok for the night

    It’s basically a public park with beach access. The views on the beach are absolutely beautiful. No frills sites.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with plenty of shade, well maintained and decent restrooms. The showers are ok and cost a quarter for 4 minutes. Our site was level and along with a picnic table, they also provide two Adirondack chairs (plastic) and a fire ring.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Hidden gem!

    Great little campground at a beautiful state park. The campground had widely spaced wooded sites and was exceptionally quiet. Very well-maintained! Recommend nearby Charlotte town beach for swimming ($10 for non-residents).

  • Jim S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Happy Hill Maple Farms

    Offseason

    Quiet spot just off the Hwy. you can hear traffic but not many cars out this time of year(August). They had a fire pit and picnic table . No electricity so we used the generator. We the only one here so the noise should not bother anyone. Great pace for fall visits

  • E
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Indian Brook Reservoir

    Family of 4 tent camping

    I mistakenly assumed they had drive up campsites. They do not. It was a 15 minute hike to the site, so pack light. If you have a kayak, you can transport your stuff over. Site was gorgeous and private, right on the reservoir. Really lovely setting!

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Oh My God. NO!

    Electricity would not work. We got an error on our control panel that said stop! Power source is not correct! Dan, one of the owners, said that somebody must have tried to hook a 50 amp into the 30 amp. box. He went about a half block to check breaker said that it was not flipped but it was wobbling pretty loose in there.

    My husband is a licensed electrician and of course had his own testing equipment. It showed 25 amp coming out of it. So he said move to spot 50. Well before we moved our vehicle, we went down there and checked it. He took off before we could. And guess what the exact same problem. We did not even hook into the second one. (#50)
    So he proceeded to tell us that it was our equipment that had gone bad. Even though we never plugged into spot 50!

    I had planned on one night thank God! He did refund our $52. we had to drive down the road and try to find someplace else at 7:00 in the evening. Another thank God, the Walmart about 10 or 15 miles down the road would allow overnight.

    So we are now on our way to our next location which is about a 7 hour drive. We are just hoping that they did not damage our equipment. It has been extremely stressful if you go there you better watch out!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Meadowcrest Campground

    Meadowcrest

    Very nice place . Quiet the staff are very kind people . It was hard to book over phone but messages worked well . I was tent camping on the river . Very private

  • Kristin C.
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Peacock

    This campground is closed

    7/24/25 I just called the number listed through this site and talked to a guy who said it is closed. I have a feeling I reached his personal line.

  • Matilda A.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Maidstone State Park — Maidstone State Forest

    QUERRS AND DISABLED AVOID!!!

    AVOID MAIDSTONE STATE PARK

    Being thrown out of Maidstone because Tom thinks he can make up the ADA, threatened to call the police over nothing and threw us out.

    We have been in the state parks this summer since the 9th of may missed 7 days and us and our dogs have had zero issues until Maidstone

    Great a transphobic park manager targeted us over service dogs and harassed a teenager who has major medical issues, purposely not going to the sight leader and harassing a disabled teenager when isolated from the rest of our site.

    Maybe I’ll post the videos here, it’s unhinged.

    Our lives are worth so much more then some unhinged manager trying to make up his own version of the ADA

    Throw on transphobia was the motivation, awards Maidstone as the worst state park in the system so far.

    My ex wife’s 3 sisters all worked for him at basin harbor club in there younger years and he was unhinged and problematic then, I remember how elated they were to see him move on to the state parks and out of the community.

    Maidstone state park horrific transphobic and disability based discrimination was the most surprising, according to Maidstone one of our service dogs is not allowed in the state parks system. Yet Kathy up in the Ilands who runs that campground with an iron fist didn’t have any problems in the 46 days I spent there to open the season………

    The documentation I have is shocking, way yo cut our time short by 2 weeks and have to panic pack and flee

    

    0 stars

    It’s also alarming how the manager and the staff are excited attendance it’s down 30%, 3 of the 5 employees stating they don’t want it busy and the collective goal of the campground was low attendance for less work.

    What a disgusting audited to have. I’m way over qualified to run Maidstone state park, 1/3 of side A is closed, soon side B as soon as that bath house gives out.

    It’s a small place, it should be packed with Vermonters, as a businesswoman it would be ridiculously easy to pack that campground week in and week out, quickly justifying new facilities and oping back up the loop

    2 years at the helm, I’d be planing a summer of renovations at Maidstone

    Instead it’s going to fizzle and fail under its current management.

Guide to Eden

Camping near Eden, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campers enjoy fishing and swimming in the nearby lakes. One visitor at Grand Isle State Park Campground said, "If you enjoy nature, want to be able to fish, swim, and hike without leaving the campground, then this is the campground for you."
  • Biking: The bike paths around North Beach Campground are popular. A reviewer mentioned, "We rode the bike causeway and took the bike ferry. Our site was large and sunny."
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A camper at Little River State Park Campground noted, "There are many more trails to explore, so it is on our list for a return trip to Vermont!"

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Brighton State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are always exceptionally clean, and the lake is great for swimming."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention helpful staff. A camper at Ricker Pond State Park Campground shared, "The staff is helpful and friendly."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Apple Island Resort remarked, "The views of Lake Champlain are amazing."

What you should know

  • Privacy Concerns: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at North Beach Campground mentioned, "If you’re a light sleeper, then consider bringing some ear plugs."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. A reviewer at Smugglers Notch State Park Campground noted, "The restrooms I did see were like outhouses but with flushable toilets—kinda meh."
  • Booking in Advance: Popular sites fill up quickly. A camper at Ricker Pond State Park Campground advised, "Book in advance for the best availability!"

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with activities. A parent at Gold Brook Campground said, "There is a nice playground in the center and a creek that follows the tent sites."
  • Space for Games: Choose sites with open areas. A camper at Lone Pine Campsites mentioned, "The kids have a soccer field out in front of us to play in."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options. A visitor at Lake Carmi State Park Campground noted, "The park is large with many leanto sites and a couple of cabins."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups. A reviewer at Apple Island Resort said, "The campground was very clean, and the staff was nice and courteous."
  • Avoid Busy Weekends: If you prefer quieter stays, try to camp during the week. A visitor at Gold Brook Campground mentioned, "Weekdays in prime season are quiet; weekends are packed."
  • Road Noise: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads. A camper at Lone Pine Campsites noted, "There is noise from the highway but it eventually became white noise to us."

Camping near Eden, Vermont, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Eden, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eden, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 127 campgrounds and RV parks near Eden, VT and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Eden, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eden, VT is Smugglers Notch State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eden, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Eden, VT.

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