Best Tent Camping near Orwell, VT

Recent Tent Reviews near Orwell, Vermont

719 Reviews of 46 Orwell Campgrounds

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  Karolina

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  Draper’s Acres

  Good location to hike ADK

  Tent camped here several times in past few summers. Good location for major trailheads and near by lake placid keene. Tent sites are not very big. Although weconfortavly fit with one vehicle. Free hot showers.

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

  Cool double-decker shelter with large tent areas

  Note this is a back country campsite that is 100% hike in, with no guaranteed water. I tent camped here in August while doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail. 

  The shelter had a ground floor and a loft but each floor could maybe fit 4-5 people comfortably, but I decided to tent camp. There were a bunch of level tent camp sites around the shelter. The loft was nice since folks could decide to sleep up there while others were down below, either cooking, arriving, or departing. 

  The privvy was relatively new and in great shape. 

  There wasn't any water at the source while I was staying here and it looks like a seasonal source. 

  There were no views here except for the beautiful surrounding forest.

  This was a great place to stop along the Appalachian Trail but I would not consider it a destination shelter.

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 19, 2022

  Gifford Woods State Park Campground

  Quiet and well maintained campground

  I tent camped here before doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail and it was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at before.

  The sites have some privacy and woods in between, though the tent sites vs. shelters and cabins were mostly closer to the access road. All sites were super clean and had a picnic table and fire ring. Most sites had a built in cooking fire structure (vs. a fire ring) they looked great for camp cooking, though my site (T01) seemed to be the only without it.

  The facilities were well-maintained, there were water spigots everywhere, and though I didn’t get a chance to enjoy, there were lots of activities right there (volleyball lawn, the AT running right through the campground, mountain bike trails).

  I didn’t stay in them, but the cabins and lean-tos looked great for group or family options.

  Kent Pond was also just across the road for water activities, and I saw at least one fly fisher out.

  Killington was also right nearby for restaurants and other needs.

  I will definitely be coming back to explore more!

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

  Basic AT shelter with average tent camping

  I tent camped here during a section hike of the AT. The shelter was a one-story standard AT shelter with a fire ring and a bench for seating.

  I got to the shelter late in the day so my view on the tent camping might be biased, but it seemed to have smaller spots for tent camping that were somewhat sloped.

  There was a decent privvy (see photos) and water during my stay, though it was right after a smaller storm the previous evening.

  There aren't any views from this shelter, but it was a peaceful place to stop in the woods!

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Winturri Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

  Large shelter with lots of tent camping

  Note: This is a back country shelter on the Appalachian trail that doesn't have consistent water.

  I stopped here on a section hike of the Appalachian trail. The shelter is on the larger side and could fit maybe 6-8 folks. There were lots of tent camping spots as you worked up the hill perpendicular to the shelter.

  Water was running when I was there in mid-August from a spring close to the shelter.

  There was a decent privvy onsite.

  The shelter was fairly standard but this stop had a great amount of tent camping around in spaces with decent privacy.

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  Raj T.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2021

  Camel's Hump State Park — Camels Hump State Park

  Hump Brook Tent Site

  Great tent site, site 1 can have 3 platform and fire pit

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  James K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2019

  Chittenden Brook Campground

  Really nice semi-remote campground

  Great tent camping area with good privacy at sites. Would be tough for any but the tiniest RV. No water. Well maintained, and nice access to trails right from the campground.

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  annette M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 7, 2021

  Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

  Reliable KOA

  Another KOA that’s reliably good. Very big, very full campground, but the tent sites are nicely dispersed

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  Alex R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 21, 2023

  Bushnelle Falls Campsite

  Great campsite near the river and falls.

  Great campsite!

  Lots of tent sites and 2 lean-to.

  2 privy.

  Near the river and a huge falls too.

  Campsite is FREE (but entry is 10$ day)

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  Ali B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 16, 2018

  North Beach Campground

  Lakeside Convenience

  Smaller tent sites. One centrally located bathroom. Nice mix of sun and shade. Convenient to down town and waterfront. Beach is beautiful and conveniently close to sites.

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  Michelle R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2018

  Lake Bomoseen KOA

  family camping on Lake Bomoseen

  family camping Kabins, rv, and tent sites, arcade, store, ice cream, and Lake Bomoseen. Easy to get to, close to Castleton, Rutland, and Hubbarton Battlefield. Great spot for a family get-a-way.

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  Katrina J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  King Phillip's Campground

  Family time

  Great campground for families, we stayed at a tent site right near the playground. Pool, arcade, a short trolley ride to downtown lake George. It was a great stay and the kids loved it.

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  Thomas B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 5, 2018

  Mount Philo State Park Campground

  Beautiful Vermont

  I only got to stay two nights here but it was veey nice. only seven tent sites and three Leanto so pretty secluded. the best part is every night its only a ten minute hike to the summit from where the sites are and you get to watch the sunset over Vermont and lake champlain as the sun falls behind the adirondack mountains, its quite an amazing site. very highly recommended if y oi u want piece and quiet and that mountain feel with a stunning view.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  Putnam Pond Adirondack Preserve

  Perfect backpacking basecamp

  Beautiful views over the lake with sunset views. Canoe rentals on site. Very clean, truly hot showers, large tent sites, shady & wooded campground. Try to book the site on the little island, but the others are all nice too.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2017

  Paradox Lake Campground

  What’s the paradox? If you find out let me know.

  Adirondacks scenery, camping along the lake. Trail access from campground. Swim & boat on site. Modern but basic state park. Some tent sites nicely private. Close to rt 87, convenient stop on the way to or from Canada from NYC.

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  Kendall S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2021

  Lake George Riverview Campground

  Small quite!

  Small and quite place to camp and relax not far from home! They have added more every sites so there are less tent sites but the ones they have are on the water so it’s is nice! Everyone is very friendly!

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  Eric M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2020

  Draper’s Acres

  Nice areas for tents, plus private cabins

  This site has good tent sites that are separate from RV area and rental cabins. Very reasonable rates and friendly staff, also showers on site tho they're a bit rustic. Great experience; if you tent, try to grab a spot on the outer ring for a quieter time, larger space and better views

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  Dina S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 29, 2019

  Lincoln Pond Campground

  Peaceful

  Tent camping at its best. Quiet and nestled in the trees. Not much is nearby in the way of attractions but there is amazing hiking trails all throughout this area. If you are new to hiking in real mountains like the ones near this campground (I’m from Jersey so...) be sure to have a personal beacon since your cell phone won’t work on the hikes. The campground does get 1 bar.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2024

  Crown Point State Historic Site

  great place to stop for a night - very little privacy

  If you like history this is a great spot to camp, when exploring.  Just don't expect privacy. That said the views are wonderful.  The sites all have fire rings, tent sites don't have anything else.  RV sites do offer full hookups.  The access into the site is paved.  There is a trash house and bathhouse on the grounds.

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  Alex R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 21, 2023

  Sno-Bird

  Tiny remote campsite

  very tiny and remote.

  5-6 tent sites and a small box privy.

  But great when you hike the HaBaSa trail (haystack, basin, saddleback).

  Since it's right after Haystack and not too far from Basin.

  No need to walk more...it's on the way.

  It's a very high campsite...So it's windy and colder at night.

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  Keith M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Dorset RV Park

  Convenient location

  The location was very good in allowing us to visit family in nearby village and go into nearby Manchester Center. Much more of an RV Park (name is on the money) than camping where we had our site. There were some more “remote” sites available near tent sites. Facilities were extremely well kept. Host was very helpful.

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  Ryan P.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 16, 2020

  Greendale Campground

  Quiet and Peaceful

  My family and I went on our first camping trip together here in September of 2019. It was quiet and peaceful. There were no other campers and we had our pick of any site we liked. We picked a nice site next to a babbling brook. While we only tent camped we plan to return with our new to us pop up this year. We only saw two cars during our entire stay.

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  William P.

  Scout

  

  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

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 2, 2021

  Limehurst Lake

  Typical RV camping

  I will start by saying I have not stayed here.  I looked into and toured this campground looking for a place for my extended family to camp at while in the area. While it does have a few tent sites, and a pond it is mainly a RV camping site with long term RV rentals.  It was not the kind of place I wanted My nephews camping at.

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  Natalie N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2018

  Draper’s Acres

  Campground with options

  Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well. The showers are a bit gross, but free. The cabins look nice but a little close together. They don’t pick up the phone right away so call a few times to get ahold of someone. We had water/electric for a trailer at $35 a night in perfect location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid. Sites were clean and the fire pits were beautiful! We camped in site 45 and were pleasantly left alone.

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  Leah B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2016

  Moreau Lake State Park Campground

  Planning a return trip!

  Big sites! Good tenting sites. Great hiking trials with views. We love that it is close to Saratoga Springs as well.

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  Elizabeth H.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 16, 2019

  Country Village Campgrounds

  Family campground

  Owners are very friendly and helpful. Has seasonals, tent sites and RV sites. The swimming pool is very inviting and the bathrooms are always attended to. The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely. We also found out that one weekend each summer they close the campground down to the public and fill all the sites with military families. They treat these families to free camping, activities to keep the kids busy and all of their meals for free!