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Best Tent Camping near Perkinsville, VT

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Tent campers visiting Perkinsville, Vermont can access several primitive camping options in the surrounding Green Mountain region. Green Mountain National Forest offers dispersed tent camping along Forest Road 25, where campsites are situated near streams and provide basic accommodations. Several state parks within driving distance, including Molly's Falls Pond State Park and Camel's Hump State Park, feature walk-in tent sites that require short hikes to reach more secluded locations.

Most tent sites in the area have minimal amenities, with fire rings being the most common feature at established locations. Primitive tent campgrounds typically lack drinking water, requiring campers to bring sufficient supplies or filter water from nearby streams. A camper noted that at Green Mountain National Forest sites, "Beautiful sites on the River but with the wet summer, we just couldn't dry out." Vault toilets are available at some locations, particularly at state parks, while dispersed camping areas require visitors to follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all waste.

Walk-in tent locations throughout the region offer varied experiences depending on elevation and accessibility. Sites at Camel's Hump State Park provide access to hiking trails and summit views, with designated primitive camping areas about 1.5 miles into the trail. The remote tent sites at Waterbury Reservoir can only be accessed by boat, creating a truly secluded experience. A review mentioned that these remote sites are "so peaceful" though campers should be prepared for rustic conditions, including composting toilets and sometimes uneven tent pads. Most backcountry campsites in the area operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with state park locations sometimes requiring reservations during peak summer months.

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  • Beth R.
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    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

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2018

    Big Rock

    WMNF rustic campground on the Kanc

    There are 2 Big Rock Campgrounds in NH and they are very different! This is not the resort campground convenient to ATV trails, but a rustic campground offering large, level, wooded sites along the Kancamagus Highway just 2 miles east of the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center. It's a great location for exploring the sites and beautiful vistas along the Kancamagus, easy access to Franconia Notch and Lincoln, NH. Lincoln also offers a grocery store, restaurants, stores selling outdoor gear, moose tours, and adventure tours (zip/climbing).

    Some of the sites are tent only, with parking separated from the tent pad/fire ring/picnic table. Others are large and level with ample space for RVs. You'll get some traffic noise, but there's less here than at places along 3 & 93.

    There are no reservations; all sites are first-come, first serve and it's open from mid-May to mid-October. Bring cash or a check to pay for your campsite. It's self-service with an iron ranger. Fee (2018) is $22, an extra $5 for a second car.

    Water is available. There are vault toilets and no showers. No cell phone service.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    White Mountain National Forest Wildwood Campground

    quiet, large sites

    I reviewed this campground last fall after visiting on the final day of the season, but I just had a chance to sty here during a peak summer weekend and have a few additional insights. Fees are now up to $20/night, still a bargain, but it comes with only the most basic amenities, i.e. vault toilets, running water at faucets, picnic tables and fire rings. Although the campground description indicates that the sites are first-come, first-served, this has changed and many of them are available online in advance. I didn't realize this and when i arrived late Friday afternoon I had 5 or 6 campsites to choose from that could accommodate my small teardrop camper; if I were tent camping, I'd have had a couple more sites available to me. The tent only sites require a short walk from the parking area.

    When you arrive, each site will be labelled either Reserved or _Open. _ If it is Reserved, the dates it is reserved will be listed and they may not be contiguous. All the sites filled up Friday night. 

    I had site 24 which I liked. it was very large and level, with ample space for today's large tents. The water spigot was near the site next door. I could see my neighbors, but they didn't bother me. Every host site always seems to look messy with tarp-covered items and wood piles and site 24 will give you a view of the host site, but it's far enough away that you can ignore it. 

    If I were in a tent, I'd try for site 22. It's a walk-in site that includes 7-8 steps down, but it opens into a large open area and just a bit beyond there is a small brook, too.

    The campground is just a few miles west of I-93 and the town of Woodstock. If you want to hike Mooselauke or the Kinsmans, the Appalachian Trail crosses 112 nearby. Lost River Gorge is nearby as are numerous tourist attractions/activities in Woodstock and Lincoln. Take some time to explore Cascade Park in Woodstock if you want to cool off in the river and lounge on the rocks (park on the street or in the lot that is north of 112 just before the traffic light at Rte 3 in Woodstock). While you're there, pick up ice cream at Coneheads; choose among numerous hard serve ice cream made on site (downstairs) or dozens of soft-serve flavors.

    This side of 112 seems quieter than the stretch east of Lincoln. Noise level was quite low. Cell coverage is non-existent for several miles around here; you'll start to get a signal closer to Lost River Gorge in the direction of Woodstock.

  • Beau B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Russell Pond Campground

    Russell Pond Campground (Walk in)

    Walk in sites at Russel Pond are nice. spacious sites with fire pits and a picnic table. Potable water is close by along with a bear box. Bathrooms are clean and the showers are $2.50 for 5 minutes. Genuinely nice staff a close proximity to several nice hikes.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    The White Mountains Stole My Heart!

    We had a last minute change of plans to our hiking trip due to a delay. We wouldn’t have the time to hike into our pre planned area before dark, so decided to set up shop here. This place was actually pretty great. Each site was pretty large and most of them had access to the river. Which had nice areas for swimming and wading. Each site had its own bear box and it was only a short hike down from the car. The park connected directly to some beautiful AT trails that we took advantage of the next day. It was also pretty cheap! $12 or $15 if I remember correctly. All self registration.

  • L
    May. 30, 2019

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Amazing Views

    Step walk in and out though most of the tent plat forms have amazing views. I have stayed here twice and had great experiences. A outhouse is located at this tent site as well as pump-able water, bear boxes and a shelter. Great place to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite.

  • d
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Osceola Vista Campground

    great for group camping

    i stayed here for one night with a large group (maybe 40ish people) prior to setting out on our backpacking weekend.

    This is a great campground, very clean. toilets available, and dumpster for trash were very convenient. There was potable water available also, and picnic tables. parking was tricky for our large group, and we had a bit of trouble fitting in all of the cars, but if you have a smaller group it should be no problem.

    campground was very quiet, no real road noise or anything could be heard. ground was soft and grassy, although i would still recommend using a sleeping pad, was not as hard as some other campgrounds I have stayed at. had a nice big grassy area for the large group.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Craig F.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    North Beach Campground

    Amazing Location!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at North Beach Campground.

    We spent 4 days in a full hookup site. The site was spacious, tree covered, and hard packed grass/dirt. Overall the site was very level with good water pressure. The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug. The campground is a city operated campground and we were impressed with the upkeep, maintenance and friendly service during our stay. The camp office is small, but has information on area attractions, Ice, and fire wood. The bathhouse/restrooms were well kept during our stay even with the volume of campers at the site.

    Location, Location, Location is the main reason to stay at North Beach. The campground is literally along the Island Line bike/walking trail and had direct access to the beach on Lake Champlain (life guards, snack bar, and patio bar). The city center of Burlington is only 1.5 miles along the bike path from the campground. Most days we either walked or biked into town (which has ample bike racks to park your bike).

    While we stayed in our camper, as a former die-hard tent camper, I was impressed with the number of tent friendly sites, because most campgrounds see tenters as “second class”. The tent sites were spacious, level, and not located in some obscure location.  

    We loved North Beach and plan to camp here in the future!

Guide to Perkinsville

Tent camping near Perkinsville, Vermont offers direct access to Green Mountain National Forest and state park backcountry sites. The region sits within the Connecticut River Valley at elevations ranging from 700-1,500 feet, creating varied camping microclimates. Seasonal temperature fluctuations can be significant, with summer nights regularly dropping to 50°F even after warm days.

What to do

Waterfront swimming: Access swimming holes directly from Route 100 Dispersed Camping sites. Margaret E. noted that this area has "3-5 campsites right off of route 100. This is right next to Mad River with a area to walk down into a swimming hole. Great place."

Summit hiking: Reach impressive viewpoints from Camel's Hump State Park. Kate K. described it as "a short and sweet hike to one of the higher points in Vermont. It is a beautiful scenic (somewhat strenuous) hike to the summit. The views are pretty epic though."

Fishing access: Launch directly from Molly's Falls Pond State Park for multiple fish species. According to M.A.D. P., "Anglers will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, northern pike, pickerel, smallmouth bass and yellow perch here."

What campers like

Secluded waterfront sites: Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites require boat access but reward with privacy. Julia S. explained, "These remote sites are so peaceful. Be sure to launch from cotton brook road if your site r11-27... It was about 30 minutes from the cotton brook launch to the site."

Streamside camping: Green Mountain National Forest FR25 sites sit along moving water. Sigrid O. reports having "quiet and respectful neighbors... Gorgeous stream/river... love the river sounds."

Tent platforms: Some sites at Camel's Hump offer raised sleeping surfaces. According to Raj T., "Great tent site, site 1 can have 3 platform and fire pit."

What you should know

Vehicle requirements: Winter camping access can be challenging. Chris D. warns about Route 100 sites: "Entrance and exit are a little steep and tricky in the winter, lot wasn't plowed so AWD/4x4 and good ground clearance are recommended."

Campsite availability: FR25 sites fill quickly on weekends. Helen P. observed, "All the sites were full when I visited (6 to 8 sites, approximately)... There was a NFS sign along FR-25 posted asking people to clean up after themselves (litter and human waste)."

Site regulations: Check current status before planning. Several Route 100 users report conflicting information about camping legality. Danielle G. stated "Posted NO CAMPING as of 2021" while others report active camping occurring.

Tips for camping with families

Designated eating areas: Camel's Hump offers food storage solutions. Kate K. mentioned the area "had a host who was there 24/7 and a shared area for eating and food storage (I guess Bear's are a problem there)."

Lake access: Molly's Falls Pond provides swimming and boating opportunities. "This 411-acre lake is largely undeveloped and is an excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing... Swimming is allowed off the shoreline, but is restricted at the boat launch."

Advance planning: Remote sites require extra preparation. Julia S. shared this experience at Waterbury Reservoir: "We made the mistake of parking at little River rd the first time and the paddle to r14 from there was way too long."

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Forest roads limit large rigs. At Green Mountain FR25, Gerald P. noted there are a "small number of sites and a bit hard to find," making navigation challenging for larger vehicles.

Security considerations: Keep valuables secure at remote sites. Melissa M. warned about Green Mountain FR25: "Make sure to lock you valuables. Our Jackery, Solar panels & toilet were stolen."

Generator use: Check restrictions before arrival. Nicholas G. reported at Waterbury Reservoir sites: "limited gen. Use hours 8am/10am and 4pm/6pm. Rough road coming to campground."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Perkinsville, VT is Molly’s Falls Pond State Park Campground (Remote Hike In Sites) with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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