Best Campgrounds near Goshen, VT

The Green Mountain National Forest surrounds Goshen, Vermont, providing a mix of established campgrounds and dispersed camping options within a 30-minute drive. Moosalamoo Campground, located in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area just north of Goshen, offers tent and RV sites with basic amenities like drinking water and toilets but no hookups or showers. Silver Lake Campground provides waterfront camping with boat rentals and swimming areas, while Branbury State Park on nearby Lake Dunmore features more developed facilities including electric hookups and a sanitary dump station. For those seeking a more rustic experience, free dispersed camping can be found along Forest Road 207 in the national forest, though these sites lack facilities beyond fire rings.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-October, with limited options available in spring and late fall. Vermont state parks typically close between mid-April and Memorial Day for maintenance. As one camper noted about Michigan Brook Road camping, "This area is open for camping year-round but probably only accessible in Spring through early Fall because the dirt road is not plowed." Spring conditions on forest roads can be challenging, with mud and ruts making access difficult for low-clearance vehicles. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better coverage near larger towns. Reservations are recommended for summer weekends and during fall foliage season when campgrounds fill quickly.

Waterfront camping locations receive consistently high ratings from visitors. According to one Silver Lake Campground reviewer, "The sites are fairly private without being built too close together. Lake is clean and has a great concrete dock that the kids love to jump off." Many campgrounds in the region feature lean-tos, which provide additional shelter during Vermont's unpredictable weather. Gifford Woods State Park, about 25 minutes south of Goshen, stands out for its proximity to the Appalachian Trail and Killington. Campers frequently mention the privacy of sites, clean facilities, and access to swimming holes as highlights. The area's combination of forest, mountain, and lake settings creates diverse camping experiences within a relatively compact region.

Best Camping Sites Near Goshen, Vermont (201)

    1. Moosalamoo Campground

    16 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    5 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."

    2. Branbury State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    5 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."

    3. Silver Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 767-4261

    $10 / night

    "This is one of our favorite places to camp in Vermont. The sites are fairly private without being built too close together. Lake is clean and has a great concrete dock that the kids love to jump off."

    "Lovely place, free camping, fire pits at the campsite, and access to the water. We camped in the off season, but in the on season there are pit toilets and campground stewards."

    4. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    16 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."

    5. Chittenden Brook Campground

    5 Reviews
    Goshen, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 767-4261

    $15 / night

    "Nice hiking trails close to long trail, really tucked away a few miles off 73. Great if you’re looking for some solitude."

    "Well maintained, and nice access to trails right from the campground."

    6. Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    8 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    13 miles
    Website

    "If you're considering a spot in Vermont to camp, come here! Also, make sure your car has a bit of clearance as some sports have dips in the ground."

    "Able to see sunrise/sunset/moonrise over the surrounding rolling hills and crests.  Upper meadows accessible with 4WD / high clearance vehicles."

    7. Michigan Brook Road Camping - Green Mtn Ntnl Forest

    4 Reviews
    Pittsfield, VT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 747-6700

    "I stayed at this campsite located at the end of upper Michigan road. It is winter and there is a lot of snow. The main road to the parking lot is plowed and sanded."

    "Few nice ones near the creek. I stayed at one on top of a lots of space at mine."

    8. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    23 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."

    9. Country Village Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Forest Dale, VT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 247-3333

    "The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely."

    10. Lake Bomoseen KOA

    10 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 273-2061

    "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."

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Goshen, VT

819 Reviews of 201 Goshen Campgrounds


  • 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

  • Stuart M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Moscow Recreation Park

    Quiet & Safe in Stowe

    Quiet spot out of the way. Large sporting field car park suitable for big dogs. No 'no camping' signs. There was a portaloo on site.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Nice Campground

    This is a nice little private campground in Shelburne, just outside of Burlington. Close to Lake Champlain. Good place to spend the night and good access to activities. Sides are somewhat small close together. Bathrooms spotlessly clean. Older couple is the staff, very friendly and unhelpful.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Woodbury Meadows Campground

    Family-Owned Campground Near Stowe

    With 6 sites, this family-owned campground was the perfect pit stop on our road trip to Stowe. Dig and kid friendly. Has showers, water, and electrical hookup.

  • 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!

  • 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.


Guide to Goshen

The Green Mountain National Forest near Goshen, Vermont sits at elevations between 1,500-3,500 feet with hiking trails that connect to the Appalachian Trail system. The camping season typically extends from late May through mid-October, though some forest roads remain unplowed in winter, limiting access during shoulder seasons. Nighttime temperatures in this region can drop into the 40s even during summer months.

What to do

Mountain biking trails: Moosalamoo Campground offers direct access to mountain biking paths with well-maintained trail beds. "Moosalamoo campground has awesome bike trails with smooth trail beds and nice rolling bumps. The kind campground hosts can tell you all about the hiking and biking trails within Moosalamoo National Forest," notes camper Jill B. from Moosalamoo Campground.

Stargazing in complete darkness: The remote location of many campgrounds creates ideal conditions for night sky viewing. Alan from Moosalamoo Campground shares: "At night, you can go out to the bicycle pump track and lay a blanket on the grassy hill against the track and look at stars in COMPLETE darkness."

Waterfall exploration: Several trails lead to cascades and falls within short hiking distances. At Chittenden Brook Campground, Michelle R. describes that "sites one and two are just steps from incredible mountain views, an unbelievable swimming hole, and 3 amazing large waterfalls. The trail features a multitude of cascading falls and is incredibly tranquil."

What campers like

Secluded, spaced-out sites: Many campgrounds offer significant privacy between sites. Dana M. reports that at Chittenden Brook Campground: "Great tent camping area with good privacy at sites. Would be tough for any but the tiniest RV. No water. Well maintained, and nice access to trails right from the campground."

Wildlife encounters: The forests around Goshen provide opportunities to spot native wildlife. Phil J. from Michigan Brook Road Camping notes: "My first time winter camping and had the entire area to myself. Beautiful sunsets, night skies and scenery. Extremely calm and peaceful. Woke up to two moose nearby the morning I was leaving."

Clean facilities despite rustic settings: Even primitive campgrounds maintain clean restrooms. Lauren S. mentions that Silver Lake Campground has "surprisingly clean vault toilets. No showers. There are dumpsters on the way out for trash and recycling. I saw bear storage lockers but I did not use them as I had my bear keg with me."

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Most forested camping areas have little to no connectivity. Scott A. from Lake Bomoseen KOA reports: "The internet speed fluctuates and was slow to unusable our last day. I could not get the cable TV working. Cell services on ATT and TMobile were nonexistent. Campground WiFi is a joke (less than 1mbps)."

Bear precautions required: Black bears inhabit the region, requiring proper food storage. Nicole E. from Branbury State Park Campground advises: "Just make sure you put your food and trash away—there are black bears in the area!"

Vehicle clearance considerations: Forest roads may require higher clearance vehicles. About the dispersed sites at Green Mountain National Forest FR207, Miccal M. states: "This is not a place to go without at least 9" of ground clearance. Views are spectacular, choose either sunrise or sunset and you should be able to get a site to fit your needs."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and activities: Some campgrounds offer kid-friendly amenities. J L. notes that Branbury State Park has "spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits."

Rocky play features: Natural features become entertainment for children. Desiree V. from Branbury State Park shares: "We stayed in a wooded area surrounded by large rocks my daughter could climb on. The beach was nearby and included in the stay with horseshoes and a playground."

Biking-friendly campgrounds: Kids can safely ride bikes in certain campgrounds. Elizabeth H. from Country Village Campgrounds mentions: "The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely. We also found out that one weekend each summer they close the campground down to the public and fill all the sites with military families."

Tips for RVers

Limited full-hookup options: Most forest campgrounds lack RV amenities. James K. from Chittenden Brook notes sites "would be tough for any but the tiniest RV. No water."

Uneven terrain challenges: Many sites aren't level, requiring stabilization. K L. from Lake Bomoseen KOA cautions: "The sites are spacious enough, but are very close to each other. Zero buffer between neighboring sites means encroaching slide outs."

Dump station availability: Some parks offer dump stations despite primitive camping sites. Trip Over Life explains that at Branbury State Park: "No hookups are available but there is a dump station and a bathroom facility with paid showers."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Goshen, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Goshen, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 201 campgrounds and RV parks near Goshen, VT and 21 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Goshen, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Goshen, VT is Moosalamoo Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 16 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 free dispersed camping spots near Goshen, VT.

What parks are near Goshen, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Goshen, VT that allow camping, notably Green Mountain National Forest and Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests.