Best Tent Camping near Hyde Park, VT

State parks and national forests surrounding Hyde Park, Vermont offer diverse tent camping options ranging from remote boat-in sites to walk-in forest campgrounds. Green River Reservoir State Park, located directly in Hyde Park, features 27 primitive tent campsites accessible only by paddling across the reservoir. Each site includes a fire pit and access to shared composting toilets. Camel's Hump State Park, about 30 miles southwest, provides backcountry tent camping with designated primitive sites approximately 1.5 miles into the hiking trail. Underhill State Park, situated on the western slopes of Mount Mansfield, offers walk-in tent sites with greater privacy and natural settings than typical drive-in campgrounds.

Most tent-only sites in the region feature minimal amenities, with dirt or gravel tent pads surrounded by forest vegetation. Composting toilets or pit privies are standard at established sites, while dispersed camping areas in Green Mountain National Forest require campers to practice proper waste disposal. Potable water is rarely available at primitive sites, requiring filtration from natural sources or carrying in your supply. Seasonal considerations affect tent camping access, with most state park campgrounds operating from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Fire restrictions may apply during dry periods, particularly in backcountry areas where ranger presence is limited.

In early fall, many tent sites offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds than summer months. According to reviews, Underhill State Park provides "very primitive and quiet" tent camping with "private spots" that are "far enough away from one another" with trees enhancing privacy. One camper at Green River Reservoir noted that despite being a primitive park, "there is plenty of space between each site" making it "private, quiet, and really gives you that forest bathing escape." Sites at Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape, a tent-only private campground north of Hyde Park, provide "clean water, firewood and cooking rack" for the first night, with additional amenities like a dish-washing sink and shower facilities not typically found at more primitive tent sites.

Best Tent Sites Near Hyde Park, Vermont (31)

    1. Green River Reservoir State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $50 / night

    "It’s a primitive park, perfect for paddling, wild camping, swimming, and watching wildlife. The reservoir is 653 acres with 19 miles of shoreline. There are 27 campsites and two group camspites."

    "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."

    2. Underhill State Park Campground

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

    "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."

    "Very primitive and quiet campground. Great staff and campsites. No shower but one of the best weeks I had camping in a while. Will definitely go back this year."

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

    2 Reviews
    Jeffersonville, VT
    14 miles
    +1 (802) 923-6698

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Weather was not cooperative and my fiancé and I were able to rent one of the cabins for our second night. We will definitely recommend it to others and we will be back again."

    "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."

    4. Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

    1 Review
    Waterbury Center, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 585-4855

    "The bathroom is a composting toilet that you’ll share with fishing spiders the size of your hand, slam the lid before use!"

    5. Camel's Hump State Park — Camels Hump State Park

    2 Reviews
    Bolton, VT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 879-6565

    $10 / night

    "This is a short and sweet hike to one of the higher points in Vermont. It is a beautiful scenic (somewhat strenuous) hike to the summit. The views are pretty epic though."

    "Great tent site, site 1 can have 3 platform and fire pit"

    6. Molly’s Falls Pond State Park Campground (Remote Hike In Sites)

    1 Review
    Marshfield, VT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 476-0170

    "Route 2 traverses the northern edge of the property and there is a dam at the western end of the reservoir that is owned by Green Mountain Power Company. "

    7. Burton Island State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Hero, VT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 524-6353

    "Spacious sites with fire rings. Shade is limited at certain times of the day. Nice hiking trails nearbye."

    "When we booked our Labor Day weekend tent site back in March, there were only 2 leantos (out of 26) left and a handful of tent sites (out of 14)."

    8. Indian Brook Reservoir

    1 Review
    Essex Junction, VT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 878-1342

    $21 - $36 / night

    "There is an extensive trail system that is easy to navigate. Nestled in the woods are several tent platforms that you can access by foot or by boat. They are spacious but not too private."

    9. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Charlotte, VT
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 425-2390

    $23 / night

    "apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean."

    "There are less than 20 sites total, and all sites are near walk-in paths to excellent views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks or the Green Mountains. The facility is small, but adequate."

    10. Socks Family Farm

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    Marshfield, VT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 498-7785

    $30 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Hyde Park, VT

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Hyde Park, VT is Green River Reservoir State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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