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Dispersed Camping near Middlesex, VT

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    Green Mountain National Forest offers several dispersed camping areas near Middlesex, Vermont, primarily clustered along forest roads and small streams. FR25 and FR207 provide the most accessible options, with FR207 featuring meadow sites offering mountain views. Most sites have established fire rings but no other amenities. A recent visitor noted, "Beautiful fields and views. We followed the river all the way to the very end of the road up on the mountain."

    Road conditions can be challenging, particularly during mud season. Many access roads require vehicles with higher clearance—at least 9 inches recommended for FR207. Several sites sit alongside brooks or streams, providing natural water sources that require filtering. The standard 14-day camping limit applies throughout the national forest. Recent reports indicate some areas may face closure due to overuse, with one camper sharing, "Rangers have already started to move boulders into place to block off some sites. It won't be long before they close this area due to abuse."

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    Best Dispersed Campgrounds near Middlesex (16)

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      1. Austin Brook

      4.4(7)16mi from Middlesex

      "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."

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      2. Route 100 Dispersed Camping

      3.4(8)18mi from MiddlesexTents

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

      "Free dispersed camping right off of the road. Includes picnic tables and a fire ring. It is located in the mountains of Vermont and right next to a beautiful river."

      3. Moscow Recreation Park

      2.5(2)11mi from Middlesex

      4. Green Mountain National Forest FR207

      4.9(9)23mi from Middlesex

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

      "Public Lands with about 8 semi private sites, each with nice views west or easterly. It's a large meadow and with a breeze, it will keep bugs away. Lacking a breeze, it is tough but still beautiful"

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      5. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

      4.0(4)18mi from MiddlesexTents

      "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"

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      6. Lincoln Dispersed Camping

      4.5(2)18mi from Middlesex

      "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."

      7. Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

      5.0(2)23mi from MiddlesexTents

      "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 💜"

      8. Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

      4.5(2)23mi from MiddlesexRVs, Tents

      "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."

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      9. Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites

      4.7(3)27mi from Middlesex

      "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."

      "A little more than half of the sites can be driven to and others require a very short walk (50 ft?). "

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      10. Green Mountain National Forest FR50 - Dispersed Camping

      4.0(1)23mi from Middlesex

      "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."

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    • 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.
      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.

    • PThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 26, 2026

      Green Mountain National Forest FR207

      Special place

      Public Lands with about 8 semi private sites, each with nice views west or easterly. It's a large meadow and with a breeze, it will keep bugs away. Lacking a breeze, it is tough but still beautiful

    • 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.

    • D
      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

    Guide to Middlesex

    Green Mountain National Forest offers several dispersed camping options within driving distance of Middlesex. Forest Road 25 provides river access with 6-8 sites along a small stream, though visitor reports indicate weekend crowding is common. Forest Road 207 features multiple sites in open meadows with mountain views and some brookside spots with tree coverage. FR 207 requires vehicles with higher clearance, particularly during mud season.

    Austin Brook, located just south of Warren Falls, provides 4-5 streamside sites with fire rings between Mad River and Route 100. The nearby Route 100 area has picnic tables and parking for car camping, though reviews indicate conflicting information about camping restrictions, with some noting "No Camping" signs. Moscow Recreation Park offers a quiet location with toilet facilities, while Lincoln Dispersed Camping provides more remote sites accessed via the primitive Forest Road 291. The 14-day camping limit applies throughout these areas, and visitors should practice proper waste management, as rangers have posted warnings about potential site closures due to misuse.

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