Cabin rentals near Proctor, Vermont provide access to the Green Mountain region with elevations ranging from 600 to 4,000 feet. Most rustic cabins in the area sit within state parks or national forest lands where overnight temperatures can drop below 50°F even in summer months. Vermont state park cabins typically require visitors to bring their own bedding and cooking supplies.
What to do
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: The trail runs directly through Gifford Woods State Park Campground, providing easy access for day hikes. "The Appalachian Trail runs right through the park and you can hike up to Deer Leep, around Kent Pond, or to Thundering Falls right from the campground. Nearby hikes include the Bucklin Trail to the top of Killington, Sherburne Pass to Pico Peak, and Canty Trail to Blue Ridge Mountain," notes camper Tara S.
Swimming in glacial lakes: Multiple cabin rental locations offer swimming in clean, clear water. At Branbury State Park Campground, "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available. The concession stand is open during day use hours," according to Lisa S.
Visiting historic sites: The region contains numerous historic sites within driving distance of cabin accommodations. Kyle R. from Gifford Woods mentions, "The campsite lies directly on the Appalachian trail, so for a shorter or less-intensive hike, walk about 2.5 miles to the Deer Leap Overlook for some incredible views of the mountain ranges nearby."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many cabins offer secluded settings with natural buffers. At Chittenden Brook Campground, "There's quite a bit of space between each site so you can't really see your neighbors which is excellent. The vault toilets were surprisingly clean besides the expected smell/flies. The constant sound of running water from the brook was truly relaxing," reports Jessica C.
Clean facilities: State park cabins maintain high cleanliness standards. At Rogers Rock Campground, Lauren S. notes, "I was lucky to book a site (#68) on the water. Beautiful views and morning sun. There is a nice trail to walk that follows along the shoreline. Each site has a fireplace and table."
Cabin access to water: Many cabins sit near water for easy paddling. "The sites are large, private, and wooded, and there are clean restrooms with hot showers. The highlight is the hiking, both in the park and just outside of it," shares Tara S. about Gifford Woods. At Chittenden Brook, James K. adds, "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."
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most cabin facilities close outside peak season. At Bomoseen State Park Campground, Angela J. explains, "The waterfront lean-tos are kind of close together. Because we are all here together, this is not a problem for us. If you want more privacy, some of the primitive sites are a little more spread out. We like the waterfront lean-tos so we can keep our kayaks on the water the whole week."
Bear precautions: Many cabin areas require proper food storage. Jessica C. from Chittenden Brook warns, "Didn't see any bear, but take bear food precautions regardless. Each site has a fire pit, tent platform, and picnic table. The sites were well cared for. There were two dumpsters, one for recycling and one for trash, at the end of the loop. They are bear proof and almost me proof!"
Variable cell coverage: Many cabin areas have limited connectivity. At Rogers Rock, Jean C. reports, "Cell phone coverage is spotty, I was getting 1-2 bars with Verizon." Similarly, at Lake Bomoseen KOA, Dave S. notes, "There is NO cell coverage and the Wi-Fi is poor and very slow if you can connect."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks with cabin rentals include play areas. At Branbury State Park, one visitor mentions, "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground."
Educational opportunities: Many cabins provide nature learning experiences. At Silver Lake Campground, Shawn B. shares, "The sites are fairly private without being built too close together. Lake is clean and has a great concrete dock that the kids love to jump off. They have boat rentals and nature tours on the lake led by the state park faculty."
Cabin selection tips: For families, choose cabins with convenient layouts. At Gifford Woods, Katy Z. recommends, "Great campground with many hiking trails and a peaceful pond with fishing across the street. Clean bathrooms and showers and great cell service for people working while camping! Stayed at site 15 in the lower campground for a few nights and it was level and spacious but pretty close to neighbors compared to other sites."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Most cabins in the region have limited RV access. At Kampersville, Rick G. explains, "We were looking for a Passport America campground in the Middlebury area for a quick stay to clean tanks and refresh water after days of boondocking. Almost all FHU sites were occupied. Found out they run a June special allowing locals to pay for the weekends, but leave their rig all week."
Limited hookups: Only certain parks offer RV amenities near cabins. At Lake Bomoseen KOA, Dave S. notes, "The campground is ok. It was a little tight for our 36ft 5th wheel but managable. The sites are a good size and relatively level. We visited mid-week so it was quiet, but there are a lot of seasonal rigs there so weekends could be busy."
Seasonal considerations: RV sites near cabins often close in winter. Scott A. from Lake Bomoseen KOA advises, "The Campground has a nice staff, a very well appointed general store, laundry, arcade, marina with boat rentals, mini theater, and indoor mini put. Most of the sites are wooded and nice. Somehow we managed to get the one pull through spot that was at the end and harder to get in."
