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Best Campgrounds near North Troy, VT

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The Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont offers several established campgrounds near North Troy, with options ranging from tent sites to full-service RV hookups and cabins. Lake Carmi State Park Campground provides waterfront camping with boat access about 30 miles west of North Troy, while Prouty Beach Campground in Newport sits on Lake Memphremagog approximately 15 miles south. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some locations like Tree Corners Family Campground and Lavender Essentials of Vermont offering cabin rentals for those seeking more sheltered accommodations.

Camping facilities throughout the region operate primarily during the warmer months, with most campgrounds open from May through mid-October. Lake Carmi State Park operates from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, while smaller private campgrounds like Will-O-Wood maintain similar seasonal schedules. Winter conditions make camping difficult during the colder months, with heavy snowfall common throughout the region. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer months. Cell service can be limited at certain campgrounds, as noted in one review: "Campground has no cell service and you have to pay for WiFi which is less than ideal."

Water access represents a significant draw for campers in the North Troy area, with several campgrounds situated directly on lakes. Campers frequently mention lake views and swimming opportunities as highlights of their stays. Lake Memphremagog, visible from Prouty Beach Campground, offers boating and fishing options with rental equipment available at some locations. Family-oriented activities are common at larger campgrounds, with Tree Corners Family Campground providing amenities specifically designed for children. For visitors seeking a quieter experience, smaller campgrounds like Belview Campground provide a more relaxed atmosphere. A camper at Will-O-Wood Campground noted the excellent stargazing conditions: "There was so little light pollution that we woke up during the night thinking that someone was shining a light outside, but realized that it was just the moonlight."

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Best Camping Sites Near North Troy, Vermont (87)

    1. Prouty Beach Campground

    6 Reviews
    Newport, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 334-7951

    $33 - $75 / night

    "We stayed at T4, a site w electric right on the lake."

    "There is a very nice bike trail that runs through the campground, to the city of Newport on one side and to Canada on the other!"

    2. Tree Corners Family Campground

    3 Reviews
    Orleans, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 754-6042

    $42 - $100 / night

    "Great place to go if you’re looking to go trail riding- trail is right across from the campground alongside the corn field."

    3. Lake Carmi State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Franklin, VT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 933-8383

    $29 / night

    "Our first time in Vermont, we were coming from Montreal, Quebec. And while there are many nice campsites to visit in Quebec... we've done them all, within a 2-hour radius. Well, guess what?"

    "Lakefront sites have a filtered view of the lake through the trees.  Bath/Shower House: The one closest to us was very clean. Three stalls and one shower."

    4. Lavender Essentials of Vermont

    1 Review
    Derby Line, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 323-3590

    $35 / night

    5. Belview Campground

    2 Reviews
    Barton, VT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 525-3242

    "We got space 14 which is an easy drive through site for beginners like us. The bench around the fire ring and the spacing between other sites where great. The short walk to the beach was a plus."

    "Lastly, there is a grill and picnic table at every site and they even have a waterfall on property with an available tent site nearby."

    6. Brighton State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Island Pond, VT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 723-4360

    $20 - $50 / night

    "I usually don't camp near other people, but I really like this site. I think every site has a waterfront view."

    "We stayed in the Poplar lean-to, which was very private, with a short trail leading down to the lake. Some of the other sites are right on the water, which would have been nice too!"

    7. The Millbrook Campground

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    Westfield, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 744-8085

    8. Eden Rec Area Camping

    1 Review
    Eden Mills, VT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 635-7725

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Camper.on the beach on a friends property on the lake, canoed and enjoyed the area. There are campgrounds on or near the lake as well. It was a very peaceful retreat."

    9. White Caps Campground

    9 Reviews
    West Burke, VT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 467-3345

    $35 - $75 / night

    "But the grass area and view of lake right in front of you is priceless. We were able to just walk our kayaks across street and put in right there."

    "Cheaper than a hotel for kingdom trails though and right next to lake Willoughby"

    10. Will-O-Wood Campground

    2 Reviews
    Barton, VT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 525-3575

    "we were in site 95 and even though it was next to the rest room it was quiet and clean with woods in the back. at&t 4g covered most of camp. showers were 50 cents for 5 minutes."

    "My husband and I visited Will-O-Wood Campground in early June the night before we hiked the nearby Mount Pisgah. We proceeded to the camp office/store and reserved site 126."

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  • Stuart M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Moscow Recreation Park

    Quiet & Safe in Stowe

    Quiet spot out of the way. Large sporting field car park suitable for big dogs. No 'no camping' signs. There was a portaloo on site.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Woodbury Meadows Campground

    Family-Owned Campground Near Stowe

    With 6 sites, this family-owned campground was the perfect pit stop on our road trip to Stowe. Dig and kid friendly. Has showers, water, and electrical hookup.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • jonathan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Ladd Pond Cabins And Campground

    Hidden gem

    Stayed in a tent they do have multiple tent sites RV sites and cabins available more than enough room for tents they have a beautiful pond in the back they have showers or a shower and toilet for those that need it a common room for those that want to cook food play games watch movies. it's about 11 minutes to the grocery store in downtown colebrook. The owners are amazing people they are very nice and kind. This place is really a hidden gem

  • Jim S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Happy Hill Maple Farms

    Offseason

    Quiet spot just off the Hwy. you can hear traffic but not many cars out this time of year(August). They had a fire pit and picnic table . No electricity so we used the generator. We the only one here so the noise should not bother anyone. Great pace for fall visits

  • E
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Indian Brook Reservoir

    Family of 4 tent camping

    I mistakenly assumed they had drive up campsites. They do not. It was a 15 minute hike to the site, so pack light. If you have a kayak, you can transport your stuff over. Site was gorgeous and private, right on the reservoir. Really lovely setting!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Meadowcrest Campground

    Meadowcrest

    Very nice place . Quiet the staff are very kind people . It was hard to book over phone but messages worked well . I was tent camping on the river . Very private

  • Matilda A.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Maidstone State Park — Maidstone State Forest

    QUERRS AND DISABLED AVOID!!!

    AVOID MAIDSTONE STATE PARK

    Being thrown out of Maidstone because Tom thinks he can make up the ADA, threatened to call the police over nothing and threw us out.

    We have been in the state parks this summer since the 9th of may missed 7 days and us and our dogs have had zero issues until Maidstone

    Great a transphobic park manager targeted us over service dogs and harassed a teenager who has major medical issues, purposely not going to the sight leader and harassing a disabled teenager when isolated from the rest of our site.

    Maybe I’ll post the videos here, it’s unhinged.

    Our lives are worth so much more then some unhinged manager trying to make up his own version of the ADA

    Throw on transphobia was the motivation, awards Maidstone as the worst state park in the system so far.

    My ex wife’s 3 sisters all worked for him at basin harbor club in there younger years and he was unhinged and problematic then, I remember how elated they were to see him move on to the state parks and out of the community.

    Maidstone state park horrific transphobic and disability based discrimination was the most surprising, according to Maidstone one of our service dogs is not allowed in the state parks system. Yet Kathy up in the Ilands who runs that campground with an iron fist didn’t have any problems in the 46 days I spent there to open the season………

    The documentation I have is shocking, way yo cut our time short by 2 weeks and have to panic pack and flee

    

    0 stars

    It’s also alarming how the manager and the staff are excited attendance it’s down 30%, 3 of the 5 employees stating they don’t want it busy and the collective goal of the campground was low attendance for less work.

    What a disgusting audited to have. I’m way over qualified to run Maidstone state park, 1/3 of side A is closed, soon side B as soon as that bath house gives out.

    It’s a small place, it should be packed with Vermonters, as a businesswoman it would be ridiculously easy to pack that campground week in and week out, quickly justifying new facilities and oping back up the loop

    2 years at the helm, I’d be planing a summer of renovations at Maidstone

    Instead it’s going to fizzle and fail under its current management.

Guide to North Troy

Camping near North Troy, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Swimming: Many campers enjoy fishing and swimming in the nearby lakes. At Grand Isle State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "If you enjoy nature, want to be able to fish, swim, and hike without leaving the campground, then this is the campground for you."
  • Biking: The bike paths around North Beach Campground are popular. A visitor shared, "We rode the bike causeway and took the bike ferry. Our site was large and sunny."
  • Hiking: Trails are abundant in the area. One camper at Little River State Park Campground noted, "There are many more trails to explore, so it is on our list for a return trip to Vermont!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Brighton State Park Campground stated, "The bathrooms are always exceptionally clean, and the lake is great for swimming."
  • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. At Apple Island Resort, a visitor remarked, "The views of Lake Champlain are amazing."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. One reviewer at Maidstone State Park said, "The ranger was great to talk with and very helpful."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have little to no cell service. A camper at Ricker Pond State Park Campground mentioned, "No cell service (Verizon) or internet, which is just fine for us!"
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular sites fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Smugglers Notch State Park Campground advised, "Book in advance for the best availability!"
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy during holidays. One reviewer at Maidstone State Park noted, "While they aren't allowed in the State Park, much of the lake is private property...so between the rule breakers...this was a cacophony of noise for days."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. At Grand Isle State Park Campground, a reviewer mentioned, "Their in-park Naturist, Julia, was an absolute delight. She did guided hikes, crafts, and other family-friendly activities."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes and kayaks for family fun. A visitor at North Beach Campground said, "Kayaking is wonderful and there was a boat launch right near our site."
  • Pack Snacks and Meals: Having food on hand can save time and money. One camper at Little River State Park Campground noted, "You need to somehow fill water in some kind of bucket and then make a mess on your campsite."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Apple Island Resort mentioned, "Their hookups are on the passenger side. You have to pull straight in with the truck and camper."
  • Look for Spacious Sites: RVers appreciate sites with enough room. One camper at Brighton State Park Campground said, "Camp sites are not too close together for privacy."
  • Be Prepared for Gravel Roads: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A visitor at Maidstone State Park noted, "Be prepared to drive a fair distance down gravel roads to get there."

Camping near North Troy, Vermont, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What permits are required for camping in North Troy, VT?

For camping in North Troy, Vermont, permit requirements vary by location. At state parks like Little River State Park Campground and Grand Isle State Park Campground, reservations serve as your permit and can be made through Vermont State Parks' reservation system. For private campgrounds, such as Mountain View Campground and White Caps Campground, you'll need to contact them directly to book sites. No separate permits are typically required beyond your reservation. For backcountry camping on public lands, check with the Green Mountain National Forest or local ranger stations for current regulations and possible permit requirements.

Are there any lakeside camping options near North Troy?

Yes, there are several excellent lakeside camping options within driving distance of North Troy. Lake Carmi State Park Campground is less than 1.5 hours away and offers beautiful waterfront camping. Stillwater State Park Campground sits on Groton Lake with a swimming area, boat launch, and access to the Montpelier & Wells River Rail Trail. Both parks provide tent sites and lean-tos with clean facilities. For those willing to venture a bit further, the Lake Champlain area offers additional options with water activities and scenic views.

What are the best camping spots in North Troy, Vermont?

North Troy and the surrounding area offer several excellent camping options. Maidstone State Park — Maidstone State Forest is a hidden gem that's far enough off the beaten path to avoid summer tourists while providing peaceful hiking opportunities. For those seeking unique experiences, Art and Health Chill Camping offers various camping options including cabins, hives, or open areas for RVs and tents on 8 acres of private land. Other nearby options include Tree Corners Family Campground near Irasburg and Will-O-Wood Campground in Brownington, both offering amenities for different camping preferences.

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