Top Tent Camping near Northfield, VT
Looking for tent camping near Northfield? Find the best tent camping sites near Northfield. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Northfield, Vermont's most popular destinations.
Best Tent Sites Near Northfield, VT (50)
1. Little River State Park
23 Reviews•75 Photos•305 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Green Mountain National Forest FR207
8 Reviews•31 Photos•283 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Dispersed
3. Branbury State Park
9 Reviews•33 Photos•136 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
4 Reviews•1 Photo•57 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
5. Mt. Philo State Park
9 Reviews•44 Photos•89 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$23 / night
6. Route 100 Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•4 Photos•248 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
7. Underhill State Park
6 Reviews•25 Photos•59 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
9. Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
2 Reviews•23 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
10. Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
1 Review•8 Photos•6 SavesCamping at the Waterbury Reservoir’s remote sites is a real backcountry adventure! Although every campsite provides a fire ring and toilet, the rest is a primitive experience. You will be far from other people and resources, surrounded by a beautiful wilderness. Campers are strongly encouraged to use cook stoves or bring their own firewood, also to pack water filters, adequate food/shelter and emergency supplies.
Camping Reservations
Beginning May 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., all 27 remote campsites along the reservoir perimeter will become available to reserve for any date in the 2022 operating season. Beginning June 1, 2022, reservations for the 2023 season will become available to be reserved up to 11 months in advance like other Vermont State Parks. Reservations can be made online, or through the park’s reservation call center at 1-888-409-7579, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The maximum stay will be limited to 7 nights. Regular camping fees will be charged like other state park camping areas. Every remote campsite has a maximum occupancy of 6 people, unless otherwise posted. Kayaks at the reservoir Kayaks sit at the waters edge. Facilities/Amenities
Dispersed all around the Reservoir are 27 remote campsites, each with a roofed composting toilet. Several day use areas, some also with toilets, are also provided for recreational use from sunrise to sunset. Day Use areas are locations where fires are permitted until closure at sunset.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Toilets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Northfield
707 Reviews of 50 Northfield Campgrounds
Fred S.
Scout
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.
- K
Kim L.
Guide
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.
- WWilliam P.Scout
Calvin Coolidge State Park
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.Scout
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
- Ioan P.
Legend
Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground
Nice
Nice and quiet
- GGerald P.
Traveler
Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
Nice location
small number of sites and a bit hard to find
Miccal M.Legend
Kettle Pond State Park
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.Legend
Brookside RV Camping (Electric hookup only)
Great location along the river
This is a great spot to stop for a night with your RV and enjoy the river for a night.
Easy to get to, just off of a one-way paved road.
- Miccal M.Legend
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.Scout
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.Traveler
Bridgeview Harbour Marina
cool
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Kevin C.
Ranger
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.
Terd F.ScoutOnion River Campground
CAMP PEDOPHILE
You deserve to be run out of business for even considering hosting such a disgusting function.
Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Two stays up on Harley road sites
August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.
Zachary N.Scout
North Beach Campground
Great Spot near the City
Nothing fancy but great location. The campground is right on the bike path and very close to Burlington.
- Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Really rustic feel with modern convenience
Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations
Eric H.Scout
Moose Hillock Camping Resort
Mixed Feelings
My family and friends were drawn to this campground for its exciting pool and convenient location, and those aspects definitely lived up to expectations. However, our campsite was not level, and the sites were very close together with little privacy. We were tent camping but the area we were in, while a tent site, is best for RVs.
The bathroom facilities could also use some attention– a loose toilet and a broken hand dryer weren't ideal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but these conditions kept it from being great.
Timothy M.ScoutKettle Pond State Park
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.
- FFrance M.Scout
Silver Lake State Park
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.
Ashley O.Scout
Rest N Nest Campground
Great, clean site!
Owners were very welcoming and helpful. The bathrooms were cleaner than mine at home. Nostalgic feel with playground, pool, and rec hall.
Drew H.Guide
Stillwater State Park
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.
- AArno W.Guide
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.
bend L.Scout
Ausable Point Campground
Near the larger
Near the larger campground at the entrance is a"private little beach" with plenty of parking. I wish I had been here longer with geometry dash online!
- Miccal M.Legend
New Discovery State Park
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.Legend
Big Deer State Park
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.
DeAnna V.Scout
Rogers Rock Campground
Worst Campground We Have Ever Been To
Absolute worst campground we have ever been to(and we do a TON of camping in state parks both in NY and out of state and private campgrounds as well). When we arrived our site was covered in trash and the picnic table was in the site next to ours with old propane tanks sitting on them. Beer bottle caps and cigarette ends were EVERYWHERE on our site, crushed cans and bottles scattered around, tons of garbage throughout the site(plastic spoons, cardboard pieces, plastic wrappers, a huge metal pipe, etc.) We spent the first half hour there cleaning up all the trash on our site and we didn't even get it all. All of the sites next to us had just as much trash in them as well and were never cleaned up the duration of our stay either. When walking around we noticed tons of other sites with garbage left in them too. I don't think any of the sites are checked after checkout and if they are they are definitely not cleaned up at all after check out. We stayed on the'other side of the road' and the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart. They were never cleaned at all during our stay(although we seen workers sitting in the golf cart goofing around and talking several times instead of actually cleaning the bathrooms). The only thing the workers did was add toilet paper(and not even enough because there were several times we went and there was no toilet paper). We were there 5 nights and the trash can wasn't emptied once and none of the garbage or toilet paper on the floor was ever picked up. There was also poop smeared across the wall and door in the one stall and poop all over one of the other toilets that was like that our whole stay as well. Mirror was literally tapped together with black tape, there was only one faucet handle and locks on the stall were broken. We had to go across the street into the other side of the campground to shower and the showers were absolutely disgusting. Black mold covered the shower curtains, was all in the lights and on the lower and higher sections of walls and it smelled like mildew. It was gross and cannot possibly be safe. This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced. People were up partying, drinking and blasting music literally all night. It's such a shame because the location of this campground is amazing and it has the potential to be a great campground but we will never go back. We have never been to any campground this dirty, unkempt and with workers who literally just don't care or do their jobs. Such a disappointment. Wish I had seen all the other bad reviews before going.
eva M.Scout
Mallets Bay Campground
Do not go here if you don’t need to
We were with RV. Mostly permanent places, showers and toilets are full with mould and not clean as is said on the website. Rates are not transparant. The pool was nice for the kids.
Guide to Northfield
Camping near Northfield, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, perfect for exploring the great outdoors. One camper mentioned, "We went and hiked the mountain, which was amazing," highlighting the beautiful hiking opportunities around the Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.
- Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, the Lost River Valley Campground is a great spot. A visitor shared, "We stayed on the mountain which had a great view, the ground was level and the hookups look new," making it a perfect base for fishing trips.
- Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to water for swimming. One review noted, "The pool was amazing for the kiddos," at Moose Hillock Camping Resort, making it a fun spot for families.
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Lafayette Place Campground said, "Restrooms are clean and the camp store is well stocked."
- Friendly staff: Many campers mention helpful staff. One reviewer at Lost River Valley Campground said, "The staff in the office and store has been friendly."
- Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A visitor at Quechee State Park Campground remarked, "The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well."
What you should know
- Noise levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during peak seasons. A camper at North Beach Campground mentioned, "Seemed really popular and a little loud until around 11."
- Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. A visitor at Hancock Campground noted, "There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full."
- First-come, first-served: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A camper at Hancock Campground shared, "This campground had clean pit-toilets, no shower, spotty cell service."
Tips for camping with families
- Look for kid-friendly amenities: Choose campgrounds with pools or playgrounds. One family at Moose Hillock Camping Resort said, "The pool is huge! Nice sites with great fire pits!"
- Plan activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep the kids entertained. A visitor at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "They had lots of activities to take back to the campsite for rainy days."
- Check for pet policies: If you're bringing pets, confirm the campground's pet policy. One camper at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday noted, "The dog park was very small."
Tips from RVers
- Check site levels: Ensure your site is level for a comfortable stay. A visitor at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "The ground was level and the hookups look new."
- Look for full hookups: If you need water and electric, choose campgrounds that offer these amenities. A camper at Smugglers Notch State Park Campground noted, "Full hookup (sewer, water, 50 AMP)."
- Be prepared for limited Wi-Fi: Many campgrounds have spotty internet. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resort said, "Zero Verizon service but Wi-Fi at the pool for getting some work done."
Camping around Northfield, Vermont, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation.
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