3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV campgrounds near Pownal, Vermont accommodate motorhomes and travel trailers with hookup options spanning full-service sites to basic no-hookup pads—making the area a practical base for RV camping in Vermont's Green Mountains. Dorset RV Park provides full hookup sites with 30/50-amp service and water connections from May through October. The park features gravel roads and campsites with varying degrees of levelness; some sites require careful maneuvering due to mature trees. Pine Hollow Campground offers electric and water hookups with sewer connections available at select sites, while Woodford State Park Campground provides basic RV sites without hookups but includes access to a dump station. Krawczyk Farm offers a single RV site with 30-amp electric and water hookups on a concrete pad that requires specific approach angles. "We were unable to get onto it with our travel trailer because of the tight parameters in which to maneuver," noted one camper about the Krawczyk Farm site.
Careful navigation is required when accessing several area campgrounds, particularly those in mountainous terrain. At Dorset RV Park, travelers reported the roads and sites are "a little tight to get around because of all the trees" but manageable even with larger rigs. Most parks in the region enforce pet policies—typically allowing two pets per site with current rabies documentation required upon check-in. Cell service varies significantly throughout the Green Mountains, with reception ranging from one to three bars depending on location and carrier. Dump stations are available at Jamaica State Park and Woodford State Park for those staying at parks without full hookups. Winter closure is standard for most facilities, with camping seasons typically running from May through mid-October when Vermont's fall foliage attracts significant RV traffic.
"This tops our list for camping in Vermont. There is so much to do here, and yet the campground feels very private and quiet. There are 41 tent/RV sites to choose from and 18 lean-tos."
"Jamaica is a nice little state park nestled in the woods and by a nice River. Very family friendly and close to Manchester and Stratton and Bromley Mountains."
from $20 - $42 / night
"I stayed at Alpine Lake RV Resort for three nights and had an absolutely fantastic experience."
"Great park near Lake George. Very spacious with many different activities to do! They have movies, dances and even some kayaking, padding, ect."
"Very clean, flat pull through site."
"This is the best RV resort I have visited. The whole family will love, including pets. I can't do justice to the dog park, it has to be the best dog park in USA. "
"The roads and campsites are gravel and a little tight to get around because of all the trees but we were able to manage in our 45’ motorhome."
"Great location near a fantastic quarry, country store, and Manchester shopping. The camp grounds were family friendly and quiet. They even had rabbits and chickens for the kids to enjoy."
"friendly staff, pool, playgrounds, large rec room. my son had a great time. only downfall was the sandy lots"
"Quiet campground. Bathrooms very clean. Pool was nice. Campground nice for younger families."
"RV site was very large and mostly level. Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany."
from $275 - $395 / night
"No full hookups, sites are decently sized for the most part. The roads within the park are very narrow and washed out in places."
"Greylock Campsite Park was our maiden voyage for travel trailer camping and we couldn't have asked for a better first experience. The owners were SUPER helpful and friendly. "
Campground full this weekend
from $40 - $70 / night
"Our site was back-in and had plenty of space. There's a lot of green space in this campground and it's right on the river. We were next to a little fenced in area for dogs that our dog loved."
"Well maintained, located on the Mohawk River. Shady, grassy areas. Boat launch and pier. Friendly people. A perfect campground."
"Dolores had great communication with us, and we should have followed her written email instructions rather than rely upon the Get Directions link on The Dyrt which took us to the wrong location."
"Krawczyk Farm has all the hookups for a relaxing stay in your RV, make sure to check out the Robert Frost House Museum close by to connect to one of the most famous poets in New England! "
from $20 - $30 / night
"It's family and dog friendly, has a pool, hot tub, newer playground with a sandbox, camp store with large lodge attached, horseshoe, volleyball and other outdoor game areas. "
"Very well maintained facilities. Beautiful pool and spa only open during the summer. Staff is friendly and helpful."
from $42 - $70 / night
TravelerCamp is pretty close together but most spots have a thick tree line between them which is nice. You still get a bit of road noise off the bridge and surrounding areas but it’s not to bad and the views at the boat launch on the Hudson are gorgeous
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
TravelerA nice wooded campground that was quiet despite being almost full on our Friday night stay.
The site we stayed at (64) had some pretty large roots to drive over and may have been an issue for a low clearance vehicle (we have a Subaru Outback).
The shower / house bathroom combo units weee very clean with hot water and baby changing station.
TravelerLove this place. We were the only ones there during a weekday visit in October. It’s incredibly peaceful with wooded sites and the lake is just gorgeous with the fall foliage. Bonus that they deliver firewood to the campsite. My only wish and I wouldn’t knock a star off because we were literally the only ones there is I wish they didn’t lock the showers. I would have loved to have a shower but the office was closed and I wasn’t able to find anyone to unlock a shower. Just be prepared and bring your dude wipes 🤣 Other than that amazing place.
GuideThe park looks fantastic! Well maintained camp sites and beautiful river sceneries from the boat launch area!
Bathhouse is one of the best I have seen!
Check in was smooth. Everyone was courteous!
TravelerLots of beautiful spots to pick from but be careful some are a bit muddy. We brought our school bus down the dirt road just fine and backed right in. They also have fireplaces which was nice!
LegendMostly peaceful campground with nice spots, most of which offer some privacy. If you are bothered by trains, note that you will hear them in the background quite frequently from the railroad bridge that passes over the Hudson River. It's not loud by any means, but you can hear them.
The state park staff and the camp hosts were all very friendly, and it has some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a state park.
Site 20 is a pull through site and it's huge, and while it is next to the shower building, it's far enough away that it really isn't a problem. Also, the field between you and the shower building is a fantastic spot to set up a Starlink dish.
GuideWonderful owners. A variety of sites to choose from in a relaxing setting. No waste hookups here, but they have a dump station. $51 per night with cash.
TravelerLaundry is clean, bathrooms are clean and showers are hot. Pool, dishwashing station, sometimes quite sometimes very active. Love this place! Wish it was open year round!
RV camping near Pownal, Vermont provides access to the southern part of the Green Mountains, with elevations ranging from 800 to 3,800 feet across the region. Located near the border of New York and Massachusetts, this tri-state area offers varied terrain and camping options. Seasonal temperature fluctuations are significant, with summer highs around 80°F and winter lows frequently below freezing.
Hiking at Hamilton Falls: Jamaica State Park Campground offers access to a flat river trail leading to Hamilton Falls. "We hiked the west river trail (which leads right out of the campground) to Hamilton falls which is a gravel closed road that follows the west river upstream 2 miles to Hamilton falls trail which then leads up hill for another mile to the falls," explains Chris D.
Water Activities: From relaxing floats to more adventurous rapids, the West River provides water recreation options. "In the Spring the water is released behind Ball Dam, creating a white water adventure. The prime lean-to sites on the water are beautiful and spacious," notes M.A.D. P.
Local Attractions: Nearby Manchester offers shopping and historical sites within 20 minutes of Pownal. "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," shares a camper at Dorset RV Park.
Swimming Areas: Natural water features provide refreshing alternatives to pools. "The area is beautiful and good food across the street! There is plenty of trails in the area and you can go to the waterfall/rock slides and take a dip in the pools," mentions Jackie G. about Jamaica State Park.
Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "Shower house was clean, sites are relatively spacious and you aren't too close to your neighbor, but the sewer lines were a bit close to you and your picnic table in the loop," reports a camper at Dorset RV Park.
Farm Features: Some campgrounds offer unique agricultural elements. "Great location near a fantastic quarry, country store, and Manchester shopping. The camp grounds were family friendly and quiet. They even had rabbits and chickens for the kids to enjoy," explains Rachelle S..
Cell Service Variations: Beyond the general reception issues mentioned in the Green Mountains, specific campground locations can significantly impact connectivity. One Jamaica State Park visitor noted, "Find something that you don't like about this park... go ahead, I'll wait. Small town general store, no cell service and a gorgeous back drop is a perfect spot to just unwind from the real world." (Brittany B.).
Site-Specific Challenges: Some RV sites require particular approach angles. At Krawczyk Farm, "While we found the concrete pad on which to park, we were unable to get onto it with our travel trailer because of the tight parameters in which to maneuver. We were, however, able to level-up on the gravel drive next to it and plug into the electric," shares a reviewer.
Seasonal Booking Patterns: Fall foliage seasons require advance planning. Campgrounds fill quickly from late September through mid-October. Summer weekends also book early, particularly at the more popular locations with water access or full hookup availability.
Playground Access: Select campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "For us, they also had a playground to play at, and a boat dock to kayak. The bugs were not fun in the summer. At night, we all had a great sleeping night with no crazy neighbors or dogs," shares Meike W. about Jamaica State Park.
Kid-Friendly Hiking Options: Choose trails appropriate for children. "Nice little weekend getaway. Clean bathrooms, roomy tent sites, nice staff. Fun playground and nature area for kids. Very family friendly place with beautiful hikes to Hamilton falls," notes Fransheska A..
Wildlife Viewing: Some campgrounds offer wildlife encounters. At Piebald Mountain, a camper reported, "Excellent week at piebald mountain! We were greeted by some turkey and visited by some deer. Comfy and cozy setting."
Site Selection: Request specific sites based on your rig size and requirements. "The roads and campsites are gravel with varying degrees of levelness but some sites were definitely not level. We got twenty or so television channels with the cable hookup. The hookups were all well-placed and we didn't have any issues with the electric and the wifi at our site worked well," reports a camper at Dorset RV Park.
Maneuvering Challenges: Tree-lined drives require careful navigation. Consider approaching certain sites from specific angles. "Next morning we were able to see how we could have possibly gotten onto the pad by circling around through the wet grassy field and pulling through onto the pad," explains a Krawczyk Farm visitor about accessing their concrete pad.
Seasonal Closures: Most area RV campgrounds close from late October through April. Confirm operating dates when planning spring or fall trips, as opening and closing dates may shift based on weather conditions and seasonal staffing availability.
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