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Campgrounds surrounding Peacham, Vermont provide multiple camping environments across several state parks in the Groton State Forest area. Ricker Pond State Park Campground features tent, RV, and cabin sites, while Kettle Pond State Park offers more remote tent and RV camping options. Located approximately 10 miles from Peacham, these established campgrounds are part of a network that includes Big Deer State Park, New Discovery State Park, and Stillwater State Park, all situated within 15 miles of one another. Each offers varying levels of amenities and natural settings on or near water features.
Most state park campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from late May (typically Memorial Day weekend) through Columbus Day weekend in October. Kettle Pond State Park opens slightly earlier, beginning operations around mid-May. Winter access is largely unavailable at developed sites. The terrain around Peacham includes forests, ponds, and small lakes, with many campgrounds featuring waterfront sites. Cell service can be spotty throughout the area, particularly at more remote sites. Accessibility varies between campgrounds, with many offering drive-in options as well as boat-in, hike-in, or walk-in access for more secluded experiences. A review of Stillwater State Park noted: "Tucked away in a beautiful part of Vermont, the campground is right on Groton Lake with a swimming area and designated boat launch. There's also an access path to the Montpelier & Wells River Rail Trail."
Several visitors highlight the water-based activities available at campgrounds in the region. Ricker Pond and Stillwater State Park campgrounds receive positive reviews for their lake access and swimming areas. The remote lean-to sites at Kettle Pond are particularly noted for their privacy and peaceful setting. According to a camper at Kettle Pond, "Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year... The trail around the pond went around the lean-to but hikers were only noticeable visually." Amenities vary across campgrounds—some offer showers, flush toilets, and drinking water, while others provide more basic facilities. Private options like Art and Health Chill Camping and Moose River Campground supplement the state park offerings, with some providing cabin accommodations and additional amenities like electric hookups for RVs.
"This campground is easy to access, though owing to that one can hear traffic on the nearby road. The lake is beautiful, clear and clean, and there is a beach with sand for swimming."
"The campground has a small beach, boat launch and it's right on the Cross Vermont Trail. I stayed in October and it was really quiet and relaxing."
from $19 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Remote campsite #9 was a bit wet this spring but in truth everything has been wet here in Vermont this year. 3 night get away with son, and first time on Kettle pond."
"Kettle Pond is a classic northern pond set in Vermont's Groton State Forest."
"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."
"Very nice sites, most have good privacy and are rather large - many of them also have large boulders around them! Access to Boulder Beach is included, which is a short walk or drive down the road."
"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!"
"Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion. Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at."
"There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"Tucked away in a beautiful part of Vermont, the campground is right on Groton Lake with a swimming area and designated boat launch."
"**Campground Review **
Stillwater State Park in Groton VT is a delightful retreat, nestled on the shores of Lake Groton. The campground has a mix of lean-tos and tent sites."
"The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use. The bathrooms were well maintained along with the showers."
from $35 / night
"5 stars for the setting in the pines overlooking the lake with spacious sites (except those along side the lake). 3 stars for lack of cell service and no WiFi . I would definitely stay again."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"It is a private landowners land, and she has various camping options including a cabin, hives, or open locations for rv or tent camping. "
from $35 - $75 / night
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TravelerWe had the best time here. The owner was so so helpful, got us set up for a sight last minute and even gave us a discount. Gave us information on cool things to do in the area also. Great people and a great place!
ScoutI have not visited there, but I’m trying to and it says it’s free on the app and then it post a $20-$25 fee. Tried calling the contact information and it’s no longer available.
GuideMost of the sites and cabins are just off Route 112 and across the beautiful river. It is heavily wooded in that area, and very damp when it’s been raining. Many of the tent sites are along the river and are really nice. There is a water spicket at every site - tent and camper. We stayed across Route 112, up on the hill. It’s a newer part of the campground - open and light with views of the mountains. The dirt road up is steep with some deep washed out grooves, but we saw some 2 wheel drive cars make it up. The downside of the hillside spots is that the bathrooms (if you need them) are located below, across the river and are a 0.5 mile walk or drive. They are very dated but clean. While we were there, only 1/5 men’s showers were working and 3/5 of the women’s. Some toilets were also out of commission. Showers cost 25 cents for 5 minutes but otherwise were hot and strong.
LegendThis is basically a Stillwater overflow campground. It's small, so I thought it would be quiet and peaceful. We booked at the last minute, and it was Father's Day weekend, so we didn't have many options.
These sites are very close together with no privacy. We booked the Moose lean-to, which faced the campsite next to us, about 15 feet away. Our neighbors were nice, so it wasn't a huge deal, but it got kind of awkward, like we were sitting and watching them go about their business.
For reference, we've stayed in a lot of Vermont State Park lean-tos, and most face the woods, even if the neighbors are close. The water faucet closest to our site was out of order, and the bathrooms were dingy, old, and not very clean.
In case you are planning a trip to Groton State Forest, here are our top picks in order:
1. Waterfront lean-tos at Ricker Pond State Park
2. Waterfront lean-tos at Stillwater State Park
3. Most sites at New Discover State Park (sites are pretty private)
4. Big Deer (we won't stay here again)
We absolutely love this part of Vermont, though. I hope you get to visit!
ScoutPlenty of walking for dogs with a natural pool for them to swim in and the large pool with pirate ship is perfect for little kids with the beach entry. easy location to get to with a travel trailer too.
GuideGreat clean quite campground full hook up and plenty of space. Big spots
ScoutI just needed an overnight spot. Found this place. The first site I came to I took. There was a stream in the back, firewood split and stacked. Few bugs. I did not get phone service. However, there was plenty of traffic going up and down the road should I have found myself in a bind. I would go back for sure.
LegendWe camp here a lot. We recently scored the Cherry lean-to, and I think it has the best view in the park! Bugs were bad this spring, but the sunsets made up for it. We hiked the Stevenson Brook Trail (amazing), swam in the 55-degree water (exhilarating), and cooked lots of yummy food (campfire nachos!).
GuideRight along the road (so if anything happens you can get help) also has wifi signal. It’s right along a creek that’s clean and beautiful. Crisp air and calming flowing river noises all night made it so I slept like a baby!
Campgrounds in the northeastern Vermont region offer secluded spots for tent sites, lean-tos, and cabins within Groton State Forest. Most locations sit at elevations between 1,000-1,400 feet, creating moderate temperature swings between day and night even in summer months. Many camping areas around Peacham don't have reliable cell service, so visitors should plan accordingly with printed directions and offline maps.
Paddling on motor-free waters: At Ricker Pond State Park Campground, campers can experience serene waterways perfect for exploration. "The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish. If you paddle or swim to the other side of the camp ground, there is a huge rock with a rope swing," shares Hannah H.
Rail trail biking: Access the Cross Vermont Trail directly from several campgrounds for gravel biking through diverse terrain. A visitor at Kettle Pond State Park Campground notes: "We took a half day bike trip on it one day to go to the town of Marshfield to visit Rainbow Sweets, home of some of the best French pastries in Vermont. We biked through marshland, seeing Great Blue Herons and other wildlife."
Wildlife observation: The quiet ponds around Peacham offer excellent opportunities to see loons, beavers, and occasionally moose. "We were able to watch the Loons teaching its chicks to hunt for food," reports a camper who stayed at Kettle Pond for ten days.
Remote lean-to camping: Kettle Pond State Park Campground offers unique hike-in or paddle-in lean-to sites. Bryan P. explains, "Besides the group camping area, which can get busy, the pond has six lean-tos (across the pond from the group sites) and one tent site. They've got fire pits, crappers and a fair amount of privacy."
Waterfront camping: Many sites at Stillwater State Park Campground offer direct water access. "Having our own personal shoreline was wonderful. I was camping with a group of 12-14 year old girls. They enjoyed sitting on the large rocks, watching the ducks and fish in water," shares Rita M.
Quiet atmosphere: Despite being full during peak season, most campgrounds maintain a peaceful environment. A Stillwater camper noted: "I was impressed by how quiet the campground was considering the number of people. The resident campground staff do a good job patrolling to keep things quiet."
Limited amenities: Many campgrounds in the Groton State Forest system have basic facilities. At New Discovery State Park Campground, "There is a dump station and drinking water on site, but the spigots for the water are not threaded. We tried our water bandit, with messy wet results."
Primitive conditions: Some sites require additional preparation. A Kettle Pond camper points out, "There is not ANY running water. The running water is accessed by going to New Discovery Campground, which is about 3 miles down the road... bringing several large water vessels is important."
Variable site quality: Site conditions vary significantly across campgrounds and even within the same park. According to Laura M. at New Discovery, "Each site is so different and may or may not fit an RV. Some sites are so sloped I don't even know how a car would camp there."
Group camping options: Kettle Pond State Park Campground offers designated group sites with multiple lean-tos. "The group sites all have 5-6 lean-tos, with each lean-to having privacy and its own fire ring with grill. In addition, each group site has a large, community fire pit, picnic tables, and out house."
Swimming access: Multiple beaches provide safe areas for children. At Pleasant Valley Campground, "There is a small swimming area that doubles as a canoe/kayak launch as well," making it convenient for families to enjoy water activities.
Nature programs: Rangers often offer educational activities. Rita M. reported, "On our second day, there was an interpretive program at the pavilion. The ranger led visitors in making bark boats out of materials found in the park."
Limited hookup availability: Most state parks don't provide full hookups for RVs. Moose River Campground near St. Johnsbury offers more services, with Nancy W. noting, "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."
Site selection challenges: RV campers should research sites carefully before booking. As Tim R. observed at Pleasant Valley Campground, "Sites are spacious, but most are rather close to one another - especially the waterfront ones which are packed in there and offer room for no more than a car and trailer."
Local services: RV campers should stock up before arriving. A Moose River Campground visitor mentioned, "The campground is in a good location, just a few miles from downtown St. Johnsbury, just a mile or so from 'Dog Mountain,' and about 15 miles from Littleton, New Hampshire."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Peacham, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 233 campgrounds and RV parks near Peacham, VT and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Peacham, VT is Ricker Pond State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Peacham, VT.
What parks are near Peacham, VT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Peacham, VT that allow camping, notably Union Village Dam and White Mountain National Forest.
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