Top Tent Camping near Orleans, VT

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Orleans and then fall asleep in your tent? Find the best tent camping sites near Orleans. Each tent campsite offers quick access to one or more of Orleans's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Orleans, VT (24)

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    1. Little River State Park

    23 Reviews
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    303 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Green River Reservoir State Park

    3 Reviews
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    34 Saves

    Welcome to Green River Reservoir State Park. Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5,503 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water and Light Department. This is not your typical Vermont State Park – Green River Reservoir provides camping and paddling experiences in a remote setting. All campsites can only be reached by paddling to them - some are a 1 to 2-mile paddle from the launch site. The park will remain in its wild and undeveloped condition, with low-impact, compatible recreational use allowed on and around the Reservoir. Management activities will be only those necessary to maintain the property’s character, protect the environment and critical resources, demonstrate sustainable forest and wildlife management, control excessive recreational use, and ensure high-quality outdoor experiences for visitors. The 653-acre Reservoir includes about 19 miles of shoreline, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped shorelines in Vermont. Access to the park is in the southern part of the Reservoir off of Green River Dam Road. The Reservoir is designated as a “quiet” lake under Vermont “Use of Public Waters Rules.” Boats powered by electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) are allowed. There are 27 remote campsites at various locations around the Reservoir. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites and can only be reached by boat. Each remote site has a maximum site occupancy based on the characteristics of the site. There are two designated group campsites that can accommodate up to 12 people each. Some campsites are closed each season and rehabilitated due to overuse through the years. There is also an ADA accessible boardwalk that leads from the parking area to an accessible boat launch. The best way to protect all sites is by using a portable stove instead of a campfire for cooking. Please carry out what you carry in and leave no trace of your visit. Day use is allowed on the reservoir in limited numbers. Please do not use campsites for day use activities. There are designated day use sites where fires are permitted. Please build fires only at these sites and in the provided fire rings. Respect the areas of the shoreline that are closed to use for re-vegetation of the sites. Group Use: In order to provide a primitive camping/paddling experience, only two groups of 8 to 12 (maximum) people are allowed for either camping or day use at one time. Group permits are required for day and camping uses during the season. A license or special use permit may be needed for group activities during the off-season. Please contact the park directly to reserve group sites. Parking: Parking is extremely limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Once the parking areas are full, visitors will not be allowed to enter the park.

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      3. Serenity Field

      1 Review
      7 Saves
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Trash

      $25 - $30 / night

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      4. Underhill State Park

      6 Reviews
      25 Photos
      58 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
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      5. Lyman Falls State Park

      2 Reviews
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      14 Saves
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      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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      6. Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven

      2 Reviews
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      25 Saves

      Across acres of rolling fields and maple woods, enjoy the many open tent sites and sleep under the stars! Relax on our family's off grid homestead, containing trails through our woods for hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and more.

      During July and August the wild berries make a wonderful treat. Try your culinary skills over the campfire while the children play and explore nature. As night falls, a campfire with smores hosts a wonderful end to the days fun. After, tuck the children in and listen to the night sounds under the stars!

      Looking for more fun, only ten minutes to restaurants, shops, zip line and bike trails. Swim, kayak, or fish in The Lamoille or Brewster Rivers. The ski resorts and resort villages offer loads of summer fun indoors and outdoors! Also, less than thirty minutes from the Canadian border! Your site is only 1/4 mile from "The Rail Trail" used year-round as recreational fun and part of the VAST system for snow mobiles. Or bring your ATV to enjoy off road trails nearby.

      Each site is provided a bundle of firewood for cooking and warmth (more available for an up charge). Also, 5 gallons of clean well water (more available for an up charge). There is a compost toilet available for use and an outdoor shower with room temperature water. A hot pancake breakfast can be available for an additional fee.

      Get back to basics and enjoy all that nature has to offer at Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven!

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      • Firewood Available
      • Showers

      $35 - $45 / night

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      7. Molly's Falls Pond State Park

      1 Review
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      • Group
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
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      8. Burton Island

      8 Reviews
      34 Photos
      50 Saves
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      • ADA Access
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      9. Maine Railroad Trestle

      1 Review
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      12 Saves
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      • Dispersed
      • Picnic Table
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      10. Scott C. Devlin Memorial

      1 Review
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    Recent Tent Reviews In Orleans

    390 Reviews of 24 Orleans Campgrounds


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

      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.

    • 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.

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

      Kettle 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.

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

      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.

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

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

      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.

    • Stilyagi
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Carmi State Park
      Aug. 25, 2024

      Lake Carmi State Park

      A great place to visit for Canadian travelers.

      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? Lake Carmi in Franklin (Enosburg?) Vermont, is less than 1 1/2 hours from Montreal! I think it must be the closest campsite to Quebec, in Vermont. The drive there was really pleasant too. It wasn't all highway. It took us mostly through very scenic routes in both Quebec, and Vermont.

      After booking, I had read some bad reviews about the place - which gave me second thoughts. About the staff being very unpleasant, etc. Well I'm happy to say, that turned out to be absolutely untrue! To say that Kathy, Daniel and really, the entire staff that we met, was very friendly to us, is an understatement. They literally saved our bacon!

      It's a long story, but in short... our car broke down at one point, and we had to get it towed. Our phone wouldn't work, and it was by the good graces of the Lake Carmi rangers and staff, and the use of their wireless, that we were eventually able to return back home to Canada.  I don't know what we would have done, if they weren't there to help us! So - big thanks to the amazing staffers at Lake Carmi.

      We had reserved a site by the lake, and saw that the campground itself was quite nice. Just acres and acres of lush green forestation. Clean grounds and washrooms. A beautiful sunset over the lake. No electrical 'pollution'. No noise pollution - except for crickets, in the field. Other than the car trouble - quite a pleasant stay! We'll be returning next year.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA

      Great place for families

      This campground is wonderful for camping with kids. It has a great playground and a small but nice and clean pool.

      The amenities are clean and well taken care of.

      Super nice staff is the finishing touch for this great campground.

      Spaces are reasonably spacious and in wooded area.

      We would definitely recommend.

    • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Maidstone State Park
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Maidstone State Park

      Still a great campground!

      I come back to this area every year; I missed my spring trip this year though.  A friend was camping and invited me to join them.  We had a site on the B loop, I have only camped on the A loop... 

      The site was nice with some great rock features, the sites have enough space between them to give privacy, but you know you're not alone.  The facilities on the B loop are vintage 1950s, simple clean but not new or the same caliber as the facilities on A loop.  Plenty of water faucets on the B loop.  

      Both A & B are easy to get around on, all of the roads are dirt but well maintained.  Both loops have their own Trash and Recyling. The access road into the park is a well-maintained dirt road and about 5 miles long.  Look for the bears, and other cutouts creatures in the clearings on the way in.

      This campground is remote and it's about 45 min. to the nearest town.  There is no cell service, even with a booster.  The lake is wonderful.

    • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Fransted Family Campground
      Jul. 28, 2024

      Fransted Family Campground

      Perfectly located to Franconia Notch!

      Great campground with a mix of full hookup and tent sites! 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 only negative was a mini-golf course that was falling apart but they still charged for to use.

    • Carol V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Living Water Campground
      Jul. 26, 2024

      Living Water Campground

      Absolutely rudest management we have ever encountered

      DO NOT GO HERE! The rudest and most unprofessional management we have ever encountered. Anywhere. Hands down. I Would need a book to adequately warn people. 1) We were accidentally overcharged and were met with total annoyance by owner when attempting to rectify. Ultimately we were refunded the wrong amount, to the wrong account, which I let slide because the management does not appear to be cognitively able to understand how to compute charges. 2) My bf and his son collected some old dead wood at site to burn(didn’t know it was against rules- not in written policy- although they said it is)and when they were not so warmly reprimanded by the owner on her golf cart full of wine coolers(no judgement here, but, it IS an alcohol free campground. just saying…..), and then immediately radioed for husband for back up in his golf cart(no wine coolers there…) to reprimand us even further! Completely unnecessary, as they had already stopped collecting wood when first told- but he did let us in on a fun fact- that they(the Campground)“let people have fires here,without training!” Which we thought was odd, and hysterically funny. It’s a campground!! We’re supposed to feel grateful they allowed campfires- without training?😂 3) Lastly& most importantly, my boyfriend poked his head in the bathroom at 7 am while the lady was cleaning- not their regular scheduled cleaning time- and he REALLY needed to go, and politely, from the door, asked how long she might be. He just wanted know if he should wait or to look for someplace else to go, and he was absolutely chastised by the cleaning lady when she came out! She was absolutely nasty and rude to him! When we mentioned this incident  we were told by employee(golf cart man) that we had no right to ask her questions! He told us she was going through a rough time in her life(who isn’t?) and that she having personal issues(kind of agreeing that, yes, can be a bitch), and something about somebody’s pregnant and her husband wants to ring her neck? We couldn’t really follow because we were all still trying to process the“you’re lucky we let you have a campfire without training“comment. Obviously, We had already decided we would never be back, and have already made reservations elsewhere for our fall trip- but when I got home today, I opened a scathing email(sent 2 days ago) from the owner ACCUSING my bf of“HARASSMENT” of the the cleaning lady! Who, she claimed, was very fearful because a male popped his head in the door while she was alone, and asked her a simple question! Cleaning lady can rest assured, that if she was the last woman on this planet, my bf wouldn’t touch her with an 10 foot pole. She was most definitely in no danger. The owner then wrote that we are now banned from their campground!!!😂 She also asked us to leave two days early- which I was not aware of until I read the email after I got home! All because my bf asked somebody a question, I asked to be billed to be correctly, and we tried to burn a dead log. That is INSANE! Let’s just say, it would not have been well received and that they are extremely lucky we were blissfully unaware of her email and finished out our stay, because if we had known then that she was falsely accusing my bf of harassment, it would not have gone well for them. Her accusation of harassment is BOLD FACED LIE!!! All of this has been mind blowing, but she really took my anger to a whole new level when she sent me that nasty email- and then she BLOCKED me from responding! She also blocked me from FB- so I couldn’t leave a review there! She took it way too far…. They have had other similar poor reviews in the past, which they respond to by calling the reviewers liars, and then making up ridiculous lies about them- which I fully anticipate they will do here. DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD OF WHAT THEY SAY.We have NEVER had problems like this with any business! Ever. We are LIVID that my bf is being FALSELY accused of harassment, and we do not take it lightly. THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT RIGHT IN THE HEAD.

    • É
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven
      Jul. 22, 2024

      Black Creek Maple's Nature Escape and Tent Haven

      Peaceful and charming

      We spent the night at this beautiful campsite with a magnificent view of Mount Mansfield. The small amount of camping space made the experience quite unique and private. The host, Dianne, was really friendly. Many amenities such as wood, water and outhouse nearby. Very nice experience.

    • Bojangles R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Underhill State Park
      Jul. 20, 2024

      Underhill State Park

      Terrific Camping

      Spent a few nights here as a base camp while hiking some of the mountains in the area. Camp spots were far enough away from one another, trees helped with privacy, and the tent site had a great area to setup the tent.

      Facilities were accessible and clean. Quiet hours were definitely observed. Easily one of the best camp sites I’ve stayed at.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Along the River Campground
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Along the River Campground

      Summer Oasis

      Great location and amazing private campground. Owners are very attentive and keep the entire campground in tip top shape. Super clean bathrooms and pool is crystal clear. Onsite store with great selection of beverages, ice cream and sweets. Lots of families due to the safe nature of the campground and owners ensure everyone has an enjoyable time. Noisy campers are spoken to very quickly to everyone can enjoy the serenity of the campground and its beautiful location.

    • Brian R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Living Water Campground
      Jul. 1, 2024

      Living Water Campground

      Awesome family spot.

      Stayed the last weekend in June and I was able to book the site 3 days prior. I was shocked there was still availability. Self check-in, no alcohol allowed and quiet hours start at 10:00 p.m. and fires out by 11:00 p.m. Who I believe to be the owners working in the store at the entrance were super friendly and helpful. My site wasn't the greatest (#32) as it seemed to be one of the few that was sort of out in the open and within view of numerous other sites. Not much seclusion but almost every other site seem to be more secluded. The riverfront sights looked absolutely beautiful and some had better/ easier access to the water then others. We had our travel trailer and it was easy to get it in and out and the dump station was conveniently located on the way out as well as the dumpster for trash. There are quite a few tent sites and our site was right near the clean bathroom and showers. We didn't eat there but there's also a pizza place at the entrance too. Everything is within walking distance.

      Will go back again for sure but would look for a river front site next time!

    • Ronald C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Camping
      Jun. 27, 2024

      Lakeside Camping

      Tight spaces

      The first thing that happened is you go over the train tracks to go to the office to register and you have to turn your rig around to go to Riverside which the sites are extremely small had a 42 foot fifth wheel and took me 15 minutes to get set so I could disconnect. good thing there was no one next to me on both sides so I had room to move around otherwise I would’ve never made it in there. The view is beautiful. The lake is pretty. They have seasonals set up on the lake and when we were there, they were pretty obnoxious and loud cursing every two seconds no one came around to check anything. They have a lot of rules, but they don’t enforce any of them. If you want to go to pull through you go on the other side of the camp where you have to climb a huge hill and then maneuver around to get into a pull through that’s only about 10 foot wide. So my suggestion would be if you have a small camper great if you have anything over 30 feet find somewhere else.

    • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Smugglers Notch State Park
      Jun. 27, 2024

      Smugglers Notch State Park

      Newly Developed … Work in Progress

      Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50 AMP) 1.7 mile from #7 Ranked World's Best Disc Golf Course: Fox Run Meadows New fire ring New picnic table Gorgeous Mountain View

      Cons: Grass site No amenities No Wi-Fi Soft ground, sinked during setup

    • Randy R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Crazy Horse Family Campground
      Jun. 21, 2024

      Crazy Horse Family Campground

      Very nice place

      Couple-owned and very attentive. He assisted me backing into a spacious wooded site. You can also be on a nice field or on the edge. Pool was damaged during winter and not available. 2024

    • Julia S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park
      Jun. 13, 2024

      Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

      The best sites you could imagine.

      These remote sites are so peaceful. Be sure to launch from cotton brook road if your site r11-27. We made the mistake of parking at little River rd the first time and the paddle to r14 from there was way too long. It was about 30 minutes from the cotton brook launch to the site and was much more doable for all the trips we took bringing our gear in. The bathroom is a composting toilet that you’ll share with fishing spiders the size of your hand, slam the lid before use! Also the spot where you set up tent at this site was on a slope, others sites might be better.. still 10/10 will return, these sites are all prime locations!

    • Carolyn M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Francis State Park
      Jun. 11, 2024

      Lake Francis State Park

      Quiet, clean, and pretty

      There are a number of nice campsites right on the lake, but even if you don’t have a waterfront site, there is a public boat launch. There is a dishwashing station, laundry facilities, showers, and bathrooms, all very clean. Perfect for fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

    • Alex R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Burke Campground
      Mar. 2, 2024

      Burke Campground

      Burke mountain lean-to # 1

      First of 2 lean-to

      On the red trail ...near the split for red-blue options.

      With fire pit.



    Guide to Orleans

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

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the trails around Crawford Notch Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There are lots of beautiful walking trails, including along the stream/river."
    • Fishing: Enjoy fishing opportunities at Moose Brook State Park Campground. A camper shared, "Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite."
    • Swimming: Check out the swimming holes at Hancock Campground. A visitor noted, "There’s a nearby swimming hole. Campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options."

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park. One review stated, "Very nice and clean campground. Super helpful and friendly!"
    • Friendly Staff: Many visitors enjoy the helpfulness of the staff at Lost River Valley Campground. A happy camper said, "The staff in the office and store has been friendly."
    • Beautiful Scenery: Campers love the natural beauty at Grand Isle State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "This is one of the most beautiful and peaceful parks I have stayed in."

    What you should know:

    • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Crawford Notch Campground, can be noisy due to nearby roads. A camper warned, "The sites are all nice... but the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
    • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Hancock Campground may have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full."
    • Reservation Issues: Some campers have faced challenges with reservations at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park. One reviewer expressed frustration, saying, "The nicest sites were reserved the entire time we were there and they were total no-shows."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Lost River Valley Campground, which offers activities for kids. A parent shared, "They also had a tinker bell walk and other activities."
    • Plan for Privacy: Some sites can be close together, so consider reserving at Moose Brook State Park Campground where there are options for more private spots. A camper mentioned, "There are several styles of sites here from tucked in/private to open areas."
    • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for fishing and hiking, as many campgrounds offer easy access to these activities. One camper at Hancock Campground noted, "The campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to verify the size of RV sites at places like Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park. A reviewer mentioned, "Some of the sites have a view of the road, which isn’t too pleasant."
    • Be Prepared for Limited Hookups: Many campgrounds, including Moose Brook State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A camper shared, "This is a no electric hookup and no dump station park, but it's still worth your time."
    • Plan for Showers: Some campgrounds have coin-operated showers, so bring quarters. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground noted, "You can even pay for a 3-minute shower."

    Camping near Orleans, Vermont, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Orleans, VT?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Orleans, VT is Little River State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find tent camping near Orleans, VT?

      TheDyrt.com has all 24 tent camping locations near Orleans, VT, with real photos and reviews from campers.