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ScoutSmugglers Notch RV Village
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Campground was clean and quiet. We arrived late but information was taped to the window at the office. Will was very helpful also and checked to make sure we arrived.
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The northeastern corner of Vermont near North Concord features a mix of family-friendly campgrounds and more remote nature experiences. Campers can choose between established facilities like Moose River Campground in St. Johnsbury and Kingdom Campground, both offering traditional camping amenities within 15 miles of North Concord. The region's accommodation types span tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals, with several properties like Breezy Meadows Campground in Concord providing waterfront access. Many campgrounds in this area maintain seasonal operations, typically opening from May through mid-October.
Most developed campgrounds in the Northeast Kingdom require reservations, particularly during the peak summer months and fall foliage season. Road access varies considerably, with main routes generally well-maintained while access to more remote areas may require high-clearance vehicles. Weather conditions in this part of Vermont can change rapidly, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 60-80°F during the day and dropping significantly at night. Cell service is inconsistent throughout the region, especially in more secluded camping areas. One visitor noted, "Kingdom Campground is a clean, quiet, friendly and full-featured campground in northeastern Vermont."
The area's camping experiences feature striking natural settings, particularly near water bodies. Maidstone State Park offers both cabins and tent sites along a pristine lake that visitors frequently praise. According to one camper, "The lake had to be the most pure and pristine lake in Vermont, the park, trails, lake and community all make this a memorable trip." Several campgrounds provide water access for boating and fishing, with facilities ranging from primitive to those with full hookups. While some developed campgrounds offer amenities like swimming pools and camp stores, the more remote options prioritize natural surroundings and quieter environments. The region's mixed-use campgrounds often accommodate both tent and RV campers, with varying levels of privacy between sites.
Best Campgrounds near North Concord (239)
1. Moose River Campground
"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!"
2. Crazy Horse Family Campground
"over those entering campground to ensure only registered campers are coming in, separation between sites is pretty decent, dish sink to do your dishes in, playground with a large field for kids to run around"
"You can also be on a nice field or on the edge. Pool was damaged during winter and not available. 2024"
3. Maidstone State Park — Maidstone State Forest
"It's hard sometime to get away from all the people in Vermont but this park is far enough out of the way where you can avoid a majority of the summer tourist."
"The lake had to be the most pure and pristine lake in Vermont, the park, trails, lake and community all make this and rememberable trip that'll always have you wanting to come back for more!"
4. Kingdom Campground
"Clean, quiet, friendly and full-featured campground in northeastern Vermont"
"Just North of Lyndonville and close to Interstate 91. Brand new sites, very spacious and clean. Great camp store, deli, huge walk in pool and very friendly staff."
from $46 / night
Check Availability5. Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park
"We camped here as a jumping-off point for the popular Lincoln-Lafayette-Little Haystack loop, which is walking distance from the campground."
"You can access at least 6 of the NH48 from this campground, numerous waterfalls, two AMC huts, and several ponds and lakes all within hiking distance."
from $29 - $35 / night
Check Availability6. Mountain Lake Camping Resort
"Lake, hiking, canoeing, paddle boarding, bike riding, all of it is right here! Nice, shaded spots with a lovely Mountain View."
"Store on site and close to Santa's Village"
7. Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground
"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 Availability8. Camp Kiki
"This campground is drive in and never touch the car again. Two huge sites that can be rented in tandem as a group site."
"Amazing location. Can walk right into town and never use your car the entire time you are there. Bike trails are right off the campground."
from $50 - $65 / night
Check Availability9. Fransted Family Campground
"Many sites along the river and nice grassy sites near the front. Sites were spacious and well maintained. The campground is perfectly located for access to Franconia Notch. Highly recommend."
"The location could not be any better for access to attractions in the area!"
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability10. Apple Hill Campground
"Close to a main throughfare, tons of recreating to do in this area. Hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, literally anything outside. Just a few miles from grocery stores, restaurants, etc."
"Town was close by but also removed enough to give the great camping experience without needing to drive miles to get forgotten supplies."
from $25 - $35 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 52 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 20 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 54 min from Portland, ME
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Recent Reviews near North Concord, VT
1175 Reviews of 239 North Concord Campgrounds
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LegendJigger Johnson Campground
Location Location Location
This is our favorite campground on the Kanc. Lots of great hiking and scenic views. Close to Conway as well. Leaf peeping season will find you stuck in traffic. Recommend going afterwards. JJ closes for the season on October 12th.
- WWill W.
GuideProuty Beach Campground
Car camped
Was lucky to get a tent camping spot due a late cancellation on holiday weekend. Arrived at sunset. Staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful. Site T1 looked out over the lake, had electric and water, and was adjacent to the bathroom. Absolutely no privacy or separation from adjacent tent site but didn’t bother me. Hot shower was 15 ft walk away. Recommend reservations since there’s not many other options in Newport. Columbus Day weekend was their closing weekend and this was Saturday night of that weekend.
- AAngela J.Scout
Elbow Pond Road Dispersed Site
Lovely Area Access Road Is A Speedway
We arrived on a Wednesday in early October with intentions of enjoying the foliage, which we did. We found the campsites easily and the access road is in good condition so the local speed through all day long.
I am not sure how many sites there are, we took the first one we would fit into. We travel with a Lance camper mounted on a Silverado.
My travel companions are cats and they are accustomed to the typical noises of RV life; truck stops, rest stops, neighboring campers and the occasional disrespectful loud jerks. At this spot we were serenaded by gun fire. I served in the military and grew up on a farm; guns don’t bother me in the least. I think of range fire as the sound of freedom, however, this started at dawn and did not stop until after the sun went down. The gunfire was so loud and consistent that the cats got spooked and took to hiding inside the camper.
We were going to stay for the weekend but left after our second night.
Not a bad spot (there is a small stream across the access road, not deep enough for true swimming but good enough for paddling around), surrounded by beautiful woods and no true neighbors, but between the never ending line of fast moving cars and the gun fire we decided to leave.
- Senona C.
TravelerTown Hall Road Dispersed
Dispersed Camping
The campsites are very nice, but they are mostly made for tents or at biggest a van. There were only two spots that we could fit our school bus. About 35ft. We also have starlink so that’s a necessity to have clear sky view. The only campsite with this was the last campsite before the end of the road closes. Which was taken but they were gone in the morning we just moved down. Now it’s very secluded but the drive is very long down so plan for a couple days. You can stay up to 14 days. Road down is a little bumpy but our school bus made it through!
- SStacy M.Scout
Twin Mountain Campground
Twin Mountain Campground
We come to this campground every year to hike a few 4000+ mountains. Typically we come in the fall. There are several full hook up rv sites, some without sewer and several spots for RVs near the river. While the pizza shop (Celli's) is closed for renovations right now, we love their pizza and fries. The bathrooms are decent and there is hot water!
Keith P.TravelerMaple Haven Campground
Great Campground
Quiet campground experience. Very cheerful staff member. Ice Cream shop is a bonus. We found a secluded spot without reservations. Monday evening. Some sites are tight for larger RVs but our Class B Camper Van fit fine.
Dana M.GuideMoose Brook State Park Campground
We love this campground
This is one of our “go to” campgrounds when in NH. Super clean and good mountain biking.
- GGeoff R.Traveler
Covered Bridge
Spacious, Clean, and Beautiful
Large sites, clean pit toilets, in a beautiful, wooded campground adjacent to the Swift River.
Camp host, who’s been there for many years, keeps things clean, organized, and quiet.
Most sites can handle multiple big tents. Plenty of toilet houses and dumpsters available.
The great boulder loop trail is right there. It’s a very short walk to the trail head and it has gorgeous views of the swift river valley with much lower crowds than the major peaks in the whites.
Grab a drink and your chairs and take a short walk on one of the paths to the swift river and hang out a while.
Guide to North Concord
Camping options near North Concord, Vermont vary significantly in elevation, from 900 feet in river valleys to 2,300 feet in the surrounding highlands. The region experiences high humidity during summer months, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms between June and August. Winter access becomes limited as many unpaved roads aren't maintained after snowfall.
What to do
Riverside relaxation: At Moose River Campground, campers can wade into the shallow, clear-flowing rocky river. "Depending on the water levels you can wade into the river and get your feet wet! The campground itself is nice and the owners take great care of the grounds," notes Katelyn T.
Mountain biking: Camp Kiki offers direct trail access to Kingdom Trails network. "We could hop on our bikes and hit the trails from our site! Short walk or ride to town for food, music, and supplies," says Cami B. The campsite features a platform for tents and bike storage.
Hiking nearby: Many campgrounds provide access to local trail networks. "There is a town forest just a few miles away that has some nice hiking trails," mentions Nancy W. about the area near Moose River Campground. The nearby terrain offers trails ranging from beginner-friendly walks to challenging climbs.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Kingdom Campground receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "Very clean and quiet campground mostly set up for RVs. All RV sites have water, sewer, and electric. Tent sites have water and electric. Toilets and showers were very clean but showers were coin op," reports Nick.
Water activities: Mountain Lake Camping Resort offers multiple water recreation options. "Pool with water slides for kids, Kayaks, paddle boats, canoes, playground with slides and a pirate ship," notes Josh S. The heated pool with water slides accommodates adults as well.
Peaceful environment: Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours to ensure restful conditions. "Strict quiet hours at 10:30 make it very quiet in the evening with no worry of loud parties keeping you up," writes Josh S. about Mountain Lake Camping Resort. Many sites provide buffer zones between campsites to enhance privacy.
What you should know
Varying cell service: Connectivity varies greatly between campgrounds. "The WiFi is weak and inside the park is little to no service," notes Ryan M. about Moose River Campground. Some facilities offer limited WiFi near main buildings while more remote sites have no connectivity.
Shower facilities: Most developed campgrounds provide shower facilities, often coin-operated. At Maidstone State Park, "The facilities are new, with nice gendered bathrooms, a non-gendered single bathroom, coin-op showers and a dish pit," according to Miccal M.
Reservation needs: Advance booking becomes essential during peak seasons. "We are here for their last weekend the campground is open. Foliage is just past peak," writes Keith L. about Kingdom Campground. Weekend spots often fill months in advance, especially during fall foliage season.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground caters specifically to families. "Dog friendly, mini golf, heated pool, two playgrounds, and crafts and fun things for the kids! We truly enjoyed this park," shares India H.
Accessibility to supplies: The location of campgrounds relative to towns varies significantly. "Town was close by but also removed enough to give the great camping experience without needing to drive miles to get forgotten supplies," mentions Rebecca Y. about Apple Hill Campground.
Activities beyond swimming: Many campgrounds offer diversified recreation options. "There is a heated pool with water slides that even adults can enjoy, a lake for swimming and boating with rentals available, activities for the kids, a playground and giant life-size checker/chess boards," shares a visitor about Mountain Lake Camping Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When making reservations, consider specific site features. "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," notes Nancy W. about Moose River Campground.
Seasonal considerations: RV camping season typically runs May through mid-October in this region. "Road noise as it sits on busy road. Stayed during Covid in August 2020," mentions Kimberly R. about site selection at Moose River Campground.
Hookup availability: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. "Majority of campground appeared to be seasonal but some overnight spots open. Made reservations last minute and had a large full hookup pull through in middle of loop," reports Kimberly R. Most campgrounds specify available power options when booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near North Concord, VT?
What camping is available near North Concord, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, North Concord, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 239 campgrounds and RV parks near North Concord, VT and 13 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near North Concord, VT?
Which is the most popular campground near North Concord, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Concord, VT is Moose River Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Concord, VT?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Concord, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near North Concord, VT.
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