Best Tent Camping near New Haven, VT

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Best Tent Sites Near New Haven, VT (51)

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    1. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    44 Photos
    90 Saves
    Charlotte, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $23 / night

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    2. Branbury State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    136 Saves
    Salisbury, Vermont

    The park is divided by Route 53. 19 tent/RV sites and 7 lean-to sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and 17 tent/RV sites are located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. There is also a concession stand selling snacks, drinks and beach toys.

    Nearby hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and streams provide outstanding hiking opportunites. Mountain biking trails are also nearby. There is fishing and boating on Lake Dunmore (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park).

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
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    4. Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    249 Saves
    Warren, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
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    7. Underhill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    25 Photos
    59 Saves
    Underhill Center, Vermont

    Underhill is within Vermont's 39,837-acre Mt. Mansfield State Forest. On the headwaters of the Brown's River, at about 2,000 feet elevation, the park lies on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mt. Mansfield, the state's highest peak. Just over the summit ridge is the Stowe ski area, one of North America's original ski resorts.

    The elevation and corresponding exposure to harsh climatic conditions have resulted in some relatively unusual vegetation types along the mountain's summit ridge. The low, stunted-plants found in the alpine tundra near the summit, very rare in New England, are more typical of types found on broad expanses of Arctic tundra a thousand miles farther north. These plants are fragile (if you hike to the summit, please stay on marked trails).

    The park is probably best known for its hiking. There are four trails to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield from Underhill State Park. Walking up the gated road from the park headquarters, the trails begin branching off shortly above the group camp area. The Sunset Ridge Trail, 3 miles to the summit, is the most popular. Vermont’s Long Trail traverses the summit ridge and, with several trails from the other side of the mountain, many loops are possible. Hiking information and trail maps are available at the park headquarters.

    Facilities / Amenities The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables The upper camp area, about 3/4 of a mile above the ranger station, has 7 lean-to sites and 2 tent sites, pit toilets, and is reserved for organized group-use. In the lower camp area, around the contact station, are 11 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites. There is cold water and flush toilets in the restrooms, but there are no showers.

    Access to all campsites requires a short walk. Campsites are not accessible by vehicle.

    The park also has a CCC-built sheltered tentsite tentsite that can be rented for up to a maximum of 8 people. The site comes with a picnic table and the shelter fireplace is to be used in lieu of a fire ring. Additionally, there are 2 standing grills adjacent to the shelter. The sheltered tentsite is $51 per night plus the $8 reservation fee.

    Off-season access: The park gate remains open after park closes until the first snowfall. Once it snows, the gate is closed until there is sufficient snowfall to ski into the park, then it is reopened until spring melt.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Michigan Brook Road Camping - Green Mtn Ntnl Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michigan Brook Road Camping - Green Mtn Ntnl Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Michigan Brook Road Camping - Green Mtn Ntnl Forest

    8. Michigan Brook Road Camping - Green Mtn Ntnl Forest

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    107 Saves
    Pittsfield, Vermont

    There are many general forest areas available on the Green Mountain National Forest for rustic or dispersed camping. These areas provide a place to camp and enjoy nature’s solitude at no charge. Visitors can camp anywhere on the forest unless the area is posted closed to camping. Camp in existing sites or stay the strongly recommended 200 feet from roads, streams, trails, and bodies of water to disperse impact. Do not cut any vegetation. There is a camping limit of 14 days in any 30-day period on the Forest. Please leave the campsites clean by using Leave No Trace Principles, such as carry out what you carry in.

    Forest Road 35 in Pittsfield, off of State Route 100, provides many camping opportunities in the woods and along Michigan Brook. The road is not recommended for low clearance vehicles.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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      9. South Meadow Campground

      1 Review
      15 Saves
      Witherbee, New York

      South Meadow is the free parking and camping alternative to ADK Loj. There are a number of primitive campsites along the road. And one of the trails at this trailhead provides access to New York's high point, Mt. Marcy. Other trail will take you to John's Brook Lodge and the Great Range and to Mt. Van Hovenberg

      • Tents
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    Recent Tent Reviews in New Haven

    717 Reviews of 51 New Haven Campgrounds


    • Fred S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Art and Health Chill Camping
      Nov. 4, 2024

      Art and Health Chill Camping

      Great place!

      I stayed at Art and Health Chill Camping recently, and it was a truly relaxing experience—just nature, art, and fresh air all around. The only thing I’d advise is to come prepared if you're concerned about health safety. When camping in remote areas, it's always wise to have a few essentials, especially if you’re camping with a group. Personally, I’d recommend taking a rapid STD/STI test on https://readyhelp.it/rapid-std-sti-test/ beforehand. It’s quick and easy, giving some extra peace of mind.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Moosalamoo Campground
      Nov. 4, 2024

      Moosalamoo Campground

      Somewhat primitive, remote but peaceful

      Access to campground is on a gravel road but my van did okay. It is small and primitive and there is a camp host who is very nice. Within walking distance from the campground are accesses to hiking / biking trails. Sites are spacious and shady.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lazy Lions Campground
      Oct. 17, 2024

      Lazy Lions Campground

      Nice Quiet CG

      This is a nice, quiet, and secluded CG for an overnight stay. We didn't have time to check out the area. Gravel roads and relatively level gravel sites. The FHUs were in good order. Slightly low water pressure. It was perfect for our needs. We would stay here again.

    • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday
      Oct. 14, 2024

      Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

      Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA

      My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here 5 years ago due to the hiking along the river that was available. Sometime between then and now, the KOA moved down the road a couple miles, so when we arrived, we were really disappointed--now we just paid for overpriced "camping". Despite that, the staff was very friendly and the showers were warm.

    • W
      Camper-submitted photo from Coolidge State Park Campground
      Oct. 13, 2024

      Coolidge State Park Campground

      A very quiet and accommodating location

      It was a very quiet location.  There was plenty of room between sites. The roads going in and leaving were well maintained. I accidently booked a tent site, and my popup camper and truck almost didn't fit.  We will have to go back and get a shelter site. This way we can get the beautiful views of the mountains. We both enjoyed the Coolidge State Park

    • Murf V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
      Oct. 6, 2024

      Route 100 Dispersed Camping

      This is not for camping

      This is a picnic area that people insist on camping there and because of this kind of stuff is why we keep loosing free camping sites

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Country Village Campgrounds
      Sep. 27, 2024

      Country Village Campgrounds

      Nice place, $35/nite

      I needed a place to stop, been traveling for 6 hours. Nice enough for me. Everything was wet from last night's rain. Everyone was pleasant.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park Campground
      Sep. 24, 2024

      Kettle Pond State Park Campground

      Wonderfull area for a hike in or boat in camp.

      I scouted this area a couple of years ago and stayed in one of the lean-tos, this is a great area in the winter when no-one else is around.

      There is a parking lot near the main road where you can park.  The hike around the pond is nice, but wet, rocky and you need to be a sure-footed person.  Views are great, the pond is amazing, and the campsites are well maintained.

      Most sites have a lean-to and a well-built fireplace as well as an outhouse.  Keep in mind this is a pack in pack out location.  You are not allowed to cut wood, and only fallen dead is available for use.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
      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

    • Christa W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Onion River Campground
      Sep. 21, 2024

      Onion River Campground

      DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS

      I just found out that Onion River Camground just willingly hosted a MAP(minor attracted person aka pedofile) meeting at their campground. I am so disgusted the owners of Onion River Campground that hosted this meeting allowed my family with two young girls to BOOK a campsite the SAME WEEKEND as this meeting with no warning of what was going on!!!! By the grace of God, we cancelled two weeks ago(for other reasons) and rerouted to another state. I’m sitting here reading this imagining my beautiful kids walking around a campground innocently with nasty individuals looking at them in a sexual way without my wife or I ever knowing what was going on right under our noses. It’s digusting and appalling that the campground owners support these pedofiles and would let ANY family book a stay there without making us aware. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO LOOKOUT FOR BUT I THINK OTHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS. I don’t agree with supporting MAPs at all but if you are then make it an adult only campground for heavens sake.

    • Carol L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bridgeview Harbour Marina
      Sep. 20, 2024

      Bridgeview Harbour Marina

      cool

      I like the atmosphere at Bridgeview Harbour Marina! The serene views and vibrant community make it a perfect spot to unwind. Speaking of unwinding, if you ever find yourself overwhelmed with writing assignments or projects, I highly recommend trying out domypaper.com writing service. They provide excellent support and can help you tackle any writing task with ease. Whether it’s for school, work, or personal projects, their team of experts ensures top-notch quality and timely delivery. So, after enjoying a day at the marina, consider getting some writing help to keep your stress levels down. Cheers to good times at the marina!

    • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
      Sep. 19, 2024

      Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

      Beautiful view but no toilet

      Came in on a Wednesday afternoon in late September and found several available camp sites.

      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.

      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. Lots of birds, butterflies, and bees (they were not agressive).

      The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot.

      We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our stay. This would be an awesome place to see the fall colors.

    • Timothy M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kettle Pond State Park Campground
      Sep. 12, 2024

      Kettle Pond State Park Campground

      Rock Solid

      Pretty pond, good lean-to's, nice toilets, central put-in for canoes and kayaks, friendly people. Big groups in one area, individual remote sites far enough away to be private. Nicely maintained, friendly staff when you do see them. Went September 6 and 7 2024. Only 3 hours from Boston.

    • Monica S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Wilmington Notch
      Sep. 8, 2024

      Wilmington Notch

      Amazing Campsite!

      I didn’t expect too much from a campground but this site was super clean, spacious and very quiet. Even though some of the sites are close to each other, it feels like your a mile apart with the sounds. The bathrooms are impressively clean and even have extra toilet paper if need be. Will definitely stay here again in the future!

    • Devon E.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sno-Bird
      Sep. 6, 2024

      Sno-Bird

      The location is outstanding, but the sites are very muddy.

      Snowbird is very wet and some sites are rooty. There is no lean-to. There are roughly seven campsites within ~20' of each other. Three sites could accommodate a 4 person tent and the other four would need a 1 or 2 person tent. You could potentially squeeze in another 2 person ternt sight somewhere. There is a privy. There is a small stream for filtering water ~50' down trail from the campsite that will likely be running all year. Snowbird is the only campsite that is above 4000' in the park. The location is awesome for tackling the great range, but how muddy the sites are is a major con. Just be aware that some if not all sites could have several inches of water at anytime of the year.

    • FThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
      Sep. 4, 2024

      Silver Lake State Park Campground

      A forested dream.

      In addition to the descriptions of this campground in other reviews, I add charm and utility of site design, and the friendliness and intelligence of the staff.  Enjoy the serenity of the forest surrounding you, while you glimpse stars, and warm your innards beside a fire.

    • Drew H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater State Park Campground
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Stillwater State Park Campground

      Helpful staff, clean camp, kinda busy

      Great spot, especially for families, it is a bit expensive, at $30 for tent spot and $40 for lean to. the staff was helpful and kept the grounds clean. We ended paying more for the lean to because it was more secluded and quiet, the rest of the park was busy.

      Our spot was right on the brook which was peaceful and beautiful. It also had a fire pit with a grill grate and they sold firewood at the front gate.

    • Drew H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Scaroon Manor Campground
      Aug. 27, 2024

      Scaroon Manor Campground

      Excellent views on the lake

      We stayed in the rustic campground right down the road from the main campground. We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us.

      The site had a relatively nice outhouse, a picnic table, a fire pit and a grate for grilling. It was right on the lake. There were a ton of other people in the main campground but only one other camper in the rustic area. $25 a night to camp.

      There was some noise from the highway but not too bad. Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lone Pine Campsites
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Lone Pine Campsites

      OK for two nights

      We stayed for two nights to visit Burlington and lake Champlain.

      It was not our favorite campground. The site are open, so no privacy and the sites are fairly small.

      Toilets and showers are ok but nothing fancy. A bit worn.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park Campground
      Aug. 25, 2024

      New Discovery State Park Campground

      Drove through on my way past

      This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.

      There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

      The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

      Not much cell service, but some in places.

      Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

      Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Deer State Park Campground
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Big Deer State Park Campground

      Nice enough campsites...

      This is a small campground, really it's an extension of Stillwater just up the road. 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. We did have to change sites due to our neighbors yelling at their kids and using less-than-appropriate language to do so. We could still hear them on the other side of the campground :(

      The site itself was nice, even though it lacked privacy.

      Boulder Beach Road is an easy dirt road access to these campgrounds.

      We had 1 bar of AT&T service.

      The bathrooms were adequate, nothing special

      But we made a last-minute decision to camp and this was a decent location for that. I would camp here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice.



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