Best Dispersed Camping near Huntington, VT

Dispersed camping near Huntington, Vermont is concentrated primarily in Green Mountain National Forest, where multiple primitive sites exist along forest roads and waterways. Several dispersed camping areas can be found within a 30-minute drive, including sites along Austin Brook, Lincoln Dispersed Camping areas, and various Forest Roads such as FR207, FR25, and FR50. These primitive sites typically feature only basic fire rings with no developed amenities and remain open seasonally, though winter access is limited due to snow closure.

Many forest roads in the region require careful navigation and appropriate vehicles. FR207 necessitates at least 9 inches of ground clearance, with one reviewer noting, "This is not a place to go without at least 9 inches of ground clearance." Similarly, North Green Mountain Camp sites have become increasingly difficult to access, with recent reports indicating "sites are no longer accessible unless you have a lifted full-size jeep or 4-runner type vehicle." Most dispersed sites are primitive with no facilities, requiring visitors to pack out all waste. Several areas have faced increased regulation due to overuse, with rangers placing boulders to block some sites and posting signs warning about potential closure if littering and improper waste disposal continue.

The primitive camping experience in this region features diverse settings from meadows with mountain views to streamside locations. FR207 provides "beautiful fields and views" with options for both exposed and secluded sites. Some campers appreciate the "spectacular views" where visitors can "choose either sunrise or sunset and you should be able to get a site to fit your needs." Patterson Brookside camp offers "a handful of sites along the river, each offering a slightly different experience." Cell service is limited or nonexistent in many areas. Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11 provides "wide open views of 3 mountain ranges" with "wild apple trees" and abundant wildlife. Visitors should be aware that increased usage has led to concerns about site sustainability, with one reviewer cautioning, "It won't be long before the Rangers close this area down due to abuse."

Best Dispersed Sites Near Huntington, Vermont (16)

    1. Austin Brook

    7 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    17 miles
    Website

    "When driving in on the right there’s a culdesac type set up of sites. Pretty sure these sites all have river access. Road is short dead ends with a decent amount of turn around space."

    "Great location, easy access, on a nice brook. Fire ring only, no facilities and minimal parking."

    2. Lincoln Dispersed Camping

    2 Reviews
    Lincoln, VT
    13 miles

    "Down off this back road in VT you can find some beautiful secluded campsites - Yards away from gorgeous running water. No trash or restrooms - Primitive for sure. Prepare for bugs as well."

    "I would want some clearance for a vehicle. Our Toyota Highlander made it easily. We found 2 campsites with fire pits right off the end of FR 291. Easy stroll to a clean brook for filtering water."

    3. Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    8 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    23 miles
    Website

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

    "About 12 sites off National Forest Road 71. Beautiful area and very secluded. All have fire rings but that’s about it."

    4. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    19 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful sites on the River but with the wet summer, we just couldn’t dry out. Make sure to lock you valuables. Our Jackery, Solar panels & toilet were stolen."

    "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"

    5. Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Warren, VT
    19 miles

    "Main lot has plenty of parking, perfect for car camping. Pull through the trees has some spots for tents and smaller setups."

    "This is right next to Mad River with a area to walk down into a swimming hole. Great place."

    6. Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    2 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    24 miles

    "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. "

    "There is no services of any sorts at this location. Mostly local traffic. Peaceful! Gorgeous rock river 💜"

    7. Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    2 Reviews
    Granville, VT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 362-2307

    "It is old Vermont farm land that the team of the US National Forest must manage. They have kept the clearing clear and access is pretty good."

    "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."

    8. Green Mountain National Forest FR50 - Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Granville, VT
    24 miles
    Website

    "Pretty remote. Lots of traffic. Found a site that people with a Prius wouldn’t be able to get to. Super buggy in June. No cell service. But, plenty of privacy and solitude."

    9. Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites

    2 Reviews
    Hancock, VT
    27 miles
    Website

    "There seems to be a little confusion about where restricted day use ends and overnight dispersed sites begin. Some folks were camping in the picnic area."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Huntington, VT

37 Reviews of 16 Huntington Campgrounds


  • Miccal  M.
    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

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2023

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    NFR 207 Meadows, with great views!

    In the first large meadow, multiple fire rings / sites. Able to see sunrise/sunset/moonrise over the surrounding rolling hills and crests. 

    Upper meadows accessible with 4WD / high clearance vehicles.
    Nearby Clark Brook Trail is a 3 mile hike connecting with the AT/LT.
    2 bars USCellular LTE.

  • Thomas and James S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Austin Brook

    Nice sites

    Smaller area roughly 1-6 sites. When driving in on the right there’s a culdesac type set up of sites. Pretty sure these sites all have river access. Road is short dead ends with a decent amount of turn around space.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites

    Nice setting, simple fire pit only sites

    There seems to be a little confusion about where restricted day use ends and overnight dispersed sites begin. Some folks were camping in the picnic area. Past the gate at the end of the Texas Falls recreation area we found several sites with only a fire pit along the brook. They were well used with some litter. We packed out what we could find. There are posted signs on the opposite bank so we stayed on our side. Brook water filtered fine and was tasty. Relatively short walk to waterless toilets was welcome. Very pretty area.

  • Michelle R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Austin Brook

    Green Mountain National Forest Warren Falls

    Just south of Warren Falls trail head and parking lot and just north of Green Mountains National Forest Road #25, is a small (4-5 sites, 3 picnic tables) camping and parking area wedged between the Mad River and Vermont Route 100. Grassy and Rocky sites, 4 fire rings, 3 porta-potties, and stream side (river) camping close to trails, Warren Falls swimming hole, the Lincoln Gap Road and hiking, and the "famous" Warren General Store, and covered bridge. There aren't any reservation or use instructions or signs posted.

  • Chris D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    Great little spot right off RT-100

    I was looking for the Austin Brook campsite north of this one, but someone on here gave directions to this site, which turns out has its own page on here. Right off the road, a small handful of camp sites, some picnic tables, presumably some fire rings although with snow coverage I didn’t see any. Main lot has plenty of parking, perfect for car camping. Pull through the trees has some spots for tents and smaller setups. Entrance and exit are a little steep and tricky in the winter, lot wasn’t plowed so AWD/4x4 and good ground clearance are recommended.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful View Real VT setting but can be a little crowded

    It is a beautiful setting and the first nice weekend in May. There were quite a few folks there already but worth the visit. 

    It is old Vermont farm land that the team of the US National Forest must manage. They have kept the clearing clear and access is pretty good. We are so lucky to have access like this for all of us to enjoy.

  • Joann&WellsThePup I.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    NF-71

    About 12 sites off National Forest Road 71. Beautiful area and very secluded. All have fire rings but that’s about it. Make sure to have a backup plan during the mud season and treat your skin and clothes during black fly season

  • Miccal  M.
    Jun. 2, 2021

    Austin Brook

    Great Primative Location

    I didn't get the chance to camp here, it was full when I drove through looking for a place. So I came back later in the weekend for pictures. Great location, easy access, on a nice brook. Fire ring only, no facilities and minimal parking.


Guide to Huntington

Primitive camping near Huntington, Vermont consists primarily of undeveloped sites scattered throughout Green Mountain National Forest. Sites sit at elevations between 1,200 and 2,500 feet, experiencing temperature fluctuations that can drop below 50°F even in summer nights. Most dispersed camping areas remain open from May through October, though seasonal road closures vary based on weather conditions and spring mud season typically restricts access well into May.

What to do

Waterfall exploration: Visit Texas Falls Primitive campsites where several fire-pit-only sites sit along the brook past the main recreation area. "There seems to be a little confusion about where restricted day use ends and overnight dispersed sites begin. Some folks were camping in the picnic area. Past the gate at the end of the Texas Falls recreation area we found several sites with only a fire pit along the brook," notes one camper at Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primitive campsites.

Hiking nearby trails: Access the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail systems from several dispersed camping locations. At Lincoln Dispersed Camping, one visitor reported: "Day 2 we walked past the gate beyond the end of the road followed a trail up 500 feet or so of elevation in the foothills to the west of Mt Ellen. Found one more camp site. Road/path had a big blowdown, but looked like some ATVs had been up it in the last few months."

Wildlife observation: Many sites offer opportunities to spot native Vermont wildlife. One winter camper at Green Mountain National Forest FR207 shared: "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."

What campers like

River access: Several sites feature direct stream access. At Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road, campers appreciate the variety of waterside options. "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."

Open meadow camping: The elevated fields provide panoramic views of surrounding mountains. At Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11, visitors note: "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."

Solitude and quiet: Many campers value the remote nature of these sites. Green Mountain National Forest FR50 offers particularly secluded options, with one camper noting: "Pretty remote. Lots of traffic. Found a site that people with a Prius wouldn't be able to get to. Super buggy in June. No cell service. But, plenty of privacy and solitude."

What you should know

Road conditions vary significantly: Many forest roads require appropriate vehicles. At Austin Brook, one visitor notes: "I didn't get the chance to camp here, it was full when I drove through looking for a place. So I came back later in the weekend for pictures. Great location, easy access, on a nice brook. Fire ring only, no facilities and minimal parking."

Site availability is unpredictable: Most dispersed sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. A reviewer at FR25 observed: "We were here on a Friday & Saturday nights. Friday night had the whole place to ourselves. Saturday night all spots filled. We had quiet and respectful neighbors."

Pack out all waste: This region has faced increased regulation due to improper waste handling. At Patterson Brookside camp, a reviewer cautions: "This area is being heavily used 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!"

Tips for camping with families

Bring water filtration systems: No potable water exists at any dispersed sites. At Green Mountain National Forest FR25, campers recommend filtering from streams: "Gorgeous stream/river…love the river sounds."

Consider site accessibility: Some locations offer easier access for families with young children. At Austin Brook, a camper notes: "This location is easy to access and has really nice drive in sites. Will definitely be a regular on our ventures."

Pack for temperature swings: Evening temperatures drop significantly even in summer. Campgrounds at higher elevations like Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11 experience particularly cool nights, with one camper reporting: "The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot."

Tips from RVers

Length restrictions apply: Most primitive sites cannot accommodate large rigs. One camper at Green Mountain National Forest FR207 advises: "The road into the site was scenic and beautiful. We followed the river all the way to the very end of the road up on the mountain. From there we decided on a site at the top of the mountain at the end of the long road."

Ground clearance requirements: Many forest roads demand vehicles with higher clearance. A visitor to Green Mountain National Forest FR207 shared: "Great mountain views, some sites right on the road, some in fields and some tucked away out of view. The top end of the road has a few mud pits and may require some ground clearance from rocks."

Limited turnaround space: Plan ahead for site access and exits. At Patterson Brookside camp, a camper observed: "Mountain road lingers along the river. There's quite a few sites along the road. Be sure to camp at spots with established fire rings! There is no services of any sorts at this location."

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