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Campgrounds surrounding Peacham, Vermont provide multiple camping environments across several state parks in the Groton State Forest area. Ricker Pond State Park Campground features tent, RV, and cabin sites, while Kettle Pond State Park offers more remote tent and RV camping options. Located approximately 10 miles from Peacham, these established campgrounds are part of a network that includes Big Deer State Park, New Discovery State Park, and Stillwater State Park, all situated within 15 miles of one another. Each offers varying levels of amenities and natural settings on or near water features.
Most state park campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from late May (typically Memorial Day weekend) through Columbus Day weekend in October. Kettle Pond State Park opens slightly earlier, beginning operations around mid-May. Winter access is largely unavailable at developed sites. The terrain around Peacham includes forests, ponds, and small lakes, with many campgrounds featuring waterfront sites. Cell service can be spotty throughout the area, particularly at more remote sites. Accessibility varies between campgrounds, with many offering drive-in options as well as boat-in, hike-in, or walk-in access for more secluded experiences. A review of Stillwater State Park noted: "Tucked away in a beautiful part of Vermont, the campground is right on Groton Lake with a swimming area and designated boat launch. There's also an access path to the Montpelier & Wells River Rail Trail."
Several visitors highlight the water-based activities available at campgrounds in the region. Ricker Pond and Stillwater State Park campgrounds receive positive reviews for their lake access and swimming areas. The remote lean-to sites at Kettle Pond are particularly noted for their privacy and peaceful setting. According to a camper at Kettle Pond, "Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year... The trail around the pond went around the lean-to but hikers were only noticeable visually." Amenities vary across campgrounds—some offer showers, flush toilets, and drinking water, while others provide more basic facilities. Private options like Art and Health Chill Camping and Moose River Campground supplement the state park offerings, with some providing cabin accommodations and additional amenities like electric hookups for RVs.
"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."
from $19 - $110 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Kettle Pond is a classic northern pond set in Vermont's Groton State Forest."
"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."
"This is a small family-owned and operated campground just a few miles outside of St. Johnsbury, Vermont."
"Very close to dog mountain. The river was behind our site. Perfect place to stay! We didn’t want to leave. Everyone was very nice! More like friends or family!"
"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."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"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%"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away in a beautiful part of Vermont, the campground is right on Groton Lake with a swimming area and designated boat launch."
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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."
"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."
from $35 / night
"5 stars for the setting in the pines overlooking the lake with spacious sites (except those along side the lake). 3 stars for lack of cell service and no WiFi . I would definitely stay again."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"It is a private landowners land, and she has various camping options including a cabin, hives, or open locations for rv or tent camping. "
from $35 - $75 / night
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TravelerIt was everything we were looking for, right on the river, quiet and clean, the section we stayed in was all tent camping so we weren’t sandwiched in between a bunch of RVs blocking the view. There was no lights, generators or loud music. Alcohol wasn’t permitted so that really cuts down on a lot of unnecessary nonsense. Pets are permitted and our dog loved it. It was very pleasant and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back.
ScoutWe stayed in site #5. It was grassy and had a little creek running next to it that was lovely to listen to.
TravelerHonestly a wonderful place, gorgeous little lake and beach, incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Note though if you’re staying in one of the new RV sites, it is nowhere near the bathrooms or bathhouse - like a 10+ minute walk, and I wouldn’t want to do it at night. The RV section is clearly still very very new, and they’re working out the kinks, so only go here if you’ve got a self-sufficient RV and don’t need bathrooms. There are all 3 hookups, though the sewer hookup was so far back our short hose did not reach. But they do sell extensions at the visitors center, and there is a dump station, though we had to call to have them unlock it. Overall a great place, but be aware if you’re looking for a place with both full RV hookups and bathrooms, this is not it!
TravelerWe just got home from our week at Fransted Family Campground and am already looking forward to returning next year. The location of the campground was perfect - especially for exploring the Franconia Notch region. There is a nice mix of RV and tent sites. The tent sites are well shaded and felt spaced out compared to other places I have camped. We had a site on the stream which was nice. Fell asleep each night listening to the water. I only used one of the bathhouses, but it was clean. Showers were clean (separate rooms). Customer service was off the charts. So friendly and helpful. There was a number we could call to get firewood if the store was closed and they were also so nice about it too. There is free WiFi, but it really only works up near the front office. But there is a beautiful pavilion with nice furniture to relax on if you needed to go and use WiFi (or just relax for that matter). We didn’t have kids with us, but there are a lot of lawn games, a playground, courts and field available. Overall, very quiet but Al family friendly. I will definitely be back.
ScoutThis dirt road joins with Trudue rd to form a loop. There are pull in/back in sites with plenty of privacy. No cell service. Only a couple or of sites offer sun so use of solar can be difficult. Starlink does not work.
Sites are roomy, private and close to streams. There is hiker traffic that adds to the charm. A lovely place to camp. There
ScoutTrashed, just a big party spot now. Definitely not the place if you want a peaceful camping trip.
ScoutGenuinely one of the most fun weekends I had, staff was amazing and cordial and the other people were friendly; the only thing that I wasn’t a huge fan of was the proximity to other campers. While it’s far enough away for some privacy, at night you can hear people snoring rather loudly.
ScoutWe camped here in June of 2026. It is not as remote as some other locations, mainly because you are in Waterbury, VT and Waterbury can be quite busy with visitors.
We parked on Cotton Brook Rd and were told by multiple people that you need to be aware of rain. The parking lot can flood if you get days of rain. The days we camped we did have heavy downpours the morning of day 2 and by the time we left the reservoir was probably 6 ft higher. So it is a real thing. The benefit of that is tons of waterfalls lead into the reservoir and they are quite pretty.
It is a long canoe from the Cotton Brook lot and you need to go to campsite 14 to really get a campsite with a full view of the lake. We were on campsite 18 and it is surrounded by trees. Thats great if you want privacy, but not great if you want a view of the lake.
No loons while we were there. : (
In short, it is pretty good, but we would recommend others.
ScoutI love this place, nice atmosphere, clean showers and nice mountain range views. Recommended for anyone looking for a nice campground that has very good cell reception for the ones who are depending their stays to have it.
Campgrounds in the northeastern Vermont region offer secluded spots for tent sites, lean-tos, and cabins within Groton State Forest. Most locations sit at elevations between 1,000-1,400 feet, creating moderate temperature swings between day and night even in summer months. Many camping areas around Peacham don't have reliable cell service, so visitors should plan accordingly with printed directions and offline maps.
Paddling on motor-free waters: At Ricker Pond State Park Campground, campers can experience serene waterways perfect for exploration. "The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish. If you paddle or swim to the other side of the camp ground, there is a huge rock with a rope swing," shares Hannah H.
Rail trail biking: Access the Cross Vermont Trail directly from several campgrounds for gravel biking through diverse terrain. A visitor at Kettle Pond State Park Campground notes: "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."
Wildlife observation: The quiet ponds around Peacham offer excellent opportunities to see loons, beavers, and occasionally moose. "We were able to watch the Loons teaching its chicks to hunt for food," reports a camper who stayed at Kettle Pond for ten days.
Remote lean-to camping: Kettle Pond State Park Campground offers unique hike-in or paddle-in lean-to sites. Bryan P. explains, "Besides the group camping area, which can get busy, the pond has six lean-tos (across the pond from the group sites) and one tent site. They've got fire pits, crappers and a fair amount of privacy."
Waterfront camping: Many sites at Stillwater State Park Campground offer direct water access. "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," shares Rita M.
Quiet atmosphere: Despite being full during peak season, most campgrounds maintain a peaceful environment. A Stillwater camper noted: "I was impressed by how quiet the campground was considering the number of people. The resident campground staff do a good job patrolling to keep things quiet."
Limited amenities: Many campgrounds in the Groton State Forest system have basic facilities. At New Discovery State Park Campground, "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."
Primitive conditions: Some sites require additional preparation. A Kettle Pond camper points out, "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... bringing several large water vessels is important."
Variable site quality: Site conditions vary significantly across campgrounds and even within the same park. According to Laura M. at New Discovery, "Each site is so different and may or may not fit an RV. Some sites are so sloped I don't even know how a car would camp there."
Group camping options: Kettle Pond State Park Campground offers designated group sites with multiple lean-tos. "The group sites all have 5-6 lean-tos, with each lean-to having privacy and its own fire ring with grill. In addition, each group site has a large, community fire pit, picnic tables, and out house."
Swimming access: Multiple beaches provide safe areas for children. At Pleasant Valley Campground, "There is a small swimming area that doubles as a canoe/kayak launch as well," making it convenient for families to enjoy water activities.
Nature programs: Rangers often offer educational activities. Rita M. reported, "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."
Limited hookup availability: Most state parks don't provide full hookups for RVs. Moose River Campground near St. Johnsbury offers more services, with Nancy W. noting, "We stayed in a large pull thru (well over 125'), full hook-up site in the center section of the campground. The electric worked fine and the sewer was easily reached with my 20' sewer hose."
Site selection challenges: RV campers should research sites carefully before booking. As Tim R. observed at Pleasant Valley Campground, "Sites are spacious, but most are rather close to one another - especially the waterfront ones which are packed in there and offer room for no more than a car and trailer."
Local services: RV campers should stock up before arriving. A Moose River Campground visitor mentioned, "The campground is in a good location, just a few miles from downtown St. Johnsbury, just a mile or so from 'Dog Mountain,' and about 15 miles from Littleton, New Hampshire."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Peacham, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 235 campgrounds and RV parks near Peacham, VT and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Peacham, VT is Ricker Pond State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Peacham, VT.
What parks are near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Peacham, VT that allow camping, notably Union Village Dam and White Mountain National Forest.
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