Best Campgrounds near Marshfield, VT

Marshfield, Vermont provides access to several state park campgrounds within the Groton State Forest, including New Discovery State Park, Kettle Pond State Park, and Stillwater State Park. These campgrounds accommodate a range of camping styles from tent sites to RV hookups, with some locations offering cabin rentals and lean-to shelters. The region includes both established campgrounds with amenities and more remote paddle-in sites, particularly around Kettle Pond where several remote lean-to sites can only be accessed by water.

Camping in the Marshfield area follows a distinct seasonal pattern, with most state parks operating from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. Some campgrounds like Kettle Pond and Stillwater open slightly earlier, beginning operations in mid-May. Winter access is limited as roads are not maintained during snow season. Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds, with New Discovery and Ricker Pond offering showers and sanitary dump stations, while more primitive sites at Kettle Pond lack running water entirely. One camper noted, "Kettle Pond State Park is primitive. There is not ANY running water. The running water is accessed by going to New Discovery Campground, which is about 3 miles down the road."

The natural features of the area represent the primary draw for most visitors. Several campgrounds provide direct access to ponds and lakes for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The Cross Vermont Trail connects multiple recreation areas, allowing campers to bike between different state parks and nearby towns. Wildlife viewing opportunities include loons, beavers, and various bird species. A visitor to Kettle Pond described the experience: "The jewel of Kettle Pond State Park is really Kettle Pond itself. It is a glacially-carved shallow pond. Wild life abounds here, including fish, beavers, and loons. One evening, during a sunset paddle, we got to float alongside a loon family." Campers seeking more amenities can find them at privately operated campgrounds like Groton Forest Road Campground, which offers electric hookups, water connections, and a camp store.

Best Camping Sites Near Marshfield, Vermont (222)

    1. Ricker Pond State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Groton, VT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 584-3821

    $19 - $110 / night

    "This campground is easy to access, though owing to that one can hear traffic on the nearby road. The lake is beautiful, clear and clean, and there is a beach with sand for swimming."

    "The campground has a small beach, boat launch and it's right on the Cross Vermont Trail. I stayed in October and it was really quiet and relaxing."

    2. Kettle Pond State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3042

    "Campground Review **

    Kettle Pond State Park is located in Marshfield, VT only 30 minutes from our home"

    "Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year. 3 night get away with son, and first time on Kettle pond."

    3. Big Deer State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Peacham, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 584-3822

    "Check-in happens at Stillwater, purchase your firewood and drive the 2 min down to Big Deer. For Vermont, these sites felt close, but we could still get privacy."

    "Very nice sites, most have good privacy and are rather large - many of them also have large boulders around them! Access to Boulder Beach is included, which is a short walk or drive down the road."

    4. New Discovery State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3042

    $20 - $38 / night

    "Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion. Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at."

    "There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers."

    5. Stillwater State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Groton, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 584-3822

    "Tucked away in a beautiful part of Vermont, the campground is right on Groton Lake with a swimming area and designated boat launch."

    "**Campground Review **    
    Stillwater State Park in Groton VT is a delightful retreat, nestled on the shores of Lake Groton. The campground has a mix of lean-tos and tent sites."

    6. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    21 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. Groton Forest Road Campground

    4 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    3 miles
    +1 (802) 426-4122

    $35 / night

    "The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use. The bathrooms were well maintained along with the showers."

    8. Art and Health Chill Camping

    3 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    5 miles
    Website

    $35 - $75 / night

    "It is a private landowners land, and she has various camping options including a cabin, hives, or open locations for rv or tent camping.  "

    "It's great to see how getting outside and connecting with nature can have such a positive impact on our well-being."

    9. Onion River Campground

    6 Reviews
    Plainfield, VT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3233

    $30 - $55 / night

    10. Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground

    6 Reviews
    St. Johnsbury, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 684-2550

    $50 / night

    "They have a great little store and now they have Vermont Maple soft serve ice cream from my understanding. Kids love to play here and mini golf on site makes it even better."

    "We truly enjoyed this park most sites are spacious and some good ones with privacy as well you have walking trails local stores, and a pond too !! We will be back 100%"

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Recent Reviews near Marshfield, VT

979 Reviews of 222 Marshfield Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Kampersville

    Nice

    The campsites are all in the trees with some sites not clearly defined. The sites seem good sized with new bathroom and showers, with individual showers with a toilet. There are a lot of monthly staying here. Overall a nice park

  • nThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

    State park

    Little river st park wide flat camp sites no hookups limited gen. Use hours 8am/10am and 4pm/6pm. Rough road coming5th to campground. Very quite. cell phone t mobile works fine. Site could hold big rig we have a 28ft 5th wheel plenty of room for 35/40

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jefferson Campground

    Great Mountain Campground

    Nice campground in a beautiful location. This place is a bit off the beaten path of White Mountain tourist areas but is still within easy drive to all the major attractions. We picked this spot for that exact reason. Open field camping in the middle with wooded sites on the edges of the park. I originally chose a site that was a bit too small to properly unhook the trailer but staff helped me get a better location. Site 17 was too tight for 44 ft total length. Switched to site 5 pull through. Some sites face each other for camping with friends. Follow their map to pull in correctly. Staff is excellent and very helpful. Small store on site with necessities and fire wood. FYI Amenities: pool, playground, laundry (affordable) hot showers. Off season so the place was not busy, very quiet. This is on our short list for when we return next year.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Storrs Pond Recreation Area

    Okay

    Stayed here on a Sunday night in late September. It was very quiet and peaceful. Tent sites were hilly/uneven and extremely far from the toilets and bathhouse. Bathhouse is old and run down. The shower curtains were covered in mildew so we decided not to shower. We were just here overnight and did not make use of the other recreation facilities.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Brewster River Campground

    A regular

    Been coming here for a few years now and it’s my favorite place to go in Vermont so far.

  • 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.


Guide to Marshfield

Camping options near Marshfield, Vermont cluster around the Groton State Forest, with most sites at elevations between 900-1,300 feet. Winter temperatures can drop below -20°F, while summer days typically reach 70-80°F with cooler nights in the 50s. For remote campsites near Marshfield, Vermont, pack extra layers even in summer as overnight temperatures can drop rapidly.

What to do

Paddle the ponds: Kettle Pond offers non-motorized boating across its glacially-formed waters. "The remote sites are spaced nicely around the pond along a hiking trail that skirts the perimeter," notes one visitor to Kettle Pond State Park, who adds that some sites require planning for heavy items: "If bringing a full-sized cooler be sure you are heading to a site closer to the parking area."

Hiking nearby: Big Deer State Park connects to multiple trail systems. "The best part of this campground is its access to hiking trails in Groton State Forest - there is an access point right in the park with connections to New Discovery State Park, Big and Little Dear Mountains, the Nature Center and Boulder Beach," explains a camper at Big Deer State Park.

Cycling on rail trails: The Cross Vermont Trail runs through the region and connects multiple recreation areas. A camper at Stillwater describes: "We took a half day bike trip on it one day to go to the town of Marshfield to visit Rainbow Sweets, home of some of the best French pastries in Vermont. We biked through marshland, seeing Great Blue Herons and other wildlife."

What campers like

Remote camping options: Kettle Pond offers secluded sites only accessible by trail or water. "Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year... Site #9 had plenty of places to hang our hammocks, we chose the nearest location to the lean-to."

Quiet paddling experiences: Ricker Pond State Park offers motorboat-free water recreation. "A quiet camp ground on Ricker Pond, a motor free pond, is a wonderful way to spend the weekend. The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish," writes one camper who recommends "sites 22 & 23" for "awesome water access, places to hang hammocks."

Stargazing conditions: The minimal light pollution makes this area ideal for night sky viewing. "Dog friendly and quiet campground with gorgeous views of the milky way galaxy," writes a camper about Big Deer State Park.

What you should know

Water access varies by campground: Some sites offer direct water access while others require a walk. At Little River State Park, "Most sites up on hill looking over lake, not easily accessible from camp site... Left kayak down at beach."

Limited cell service: Many Marshfield area campgrounds have minimal connectivity. "It is a little far from the Groton store though if you run out of something," notes one camper at Ricker Pond State Park, adding, "There is absolutely no cell service for miles, so plan accordingly."

Primitive conditions at some sites: Kettle Pond lacks running water. "The remote sites are rustic, have shared outhouses between a few sites, fire pits and small picnic tables. The remote sites are spaced nicely around the pond along a hiking trail."

Tips for camping with families

Book water-accessible sites early: Waterfront sites at Stillwater State Park are popular with families. "Having our own personal shoreline was wonderful. I was camping with a group of 12-14 year old girls. They enjoyed sitting on the large rocks, watching the ducks and fish in water."

Check for ranger programs: Many parks offer kid-friendly activities. "On our second day, there was an interpretive program at the pavilion. The ranger led visitors in making bark boats out of materials found in the park. The project was a great idea, as the kids could test their boats right there in the lake."

Consider amenities for longer stays: For extended family trips, New Discovery State Park offers more facilities. "There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup options: Most state parks near Marshfield have minimal or no hookups. "There is a dump station and drinking water on site, but the spigots for the water are not threaded. We tried our water bandit, with messy wet results... Luckily, we found we could unscrew the head of the hose at the dump station."

Check site dimensions carefully: Each campground has varied site layouts. "Some sites are so sloped I don't even know how a car would camp there. Some sites are out in the open grass where you just find a spot within the site that works for you," reports an RVer at New Discovery State Park.

Consider private campgrounds for full hookups: Groton Forest Road Campground offers more RV amenities than state parks. "Great for Campers and tenters. Good fishing and plenty of hiking," notes one visitor, with electric and water hookups available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Marshfield, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Marshfield, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 222 campgrounds and RV parks near Marshfield, VT and 23 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Marshfield, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Marshfield, VT is Ricker Pond State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 free dispersed camping spots near Marshfield, VT.

What parks are near Marshfield, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Marshfield, VT that allow camping, notably Union Village Dam and White Mountain National Forest.