Best Glamping near Randolph, VT

Gifford Woods State Park houses some of Vermont's most distinctive glamping accommodations, surrounded by old-growth hardwood forests within minutes of Killington. The park's selection of upscale lean-tos and rustic glamping cabins offer a luxurious outdoor experience while maintaining connection to nature. One visitor noted, "The cabins and lean-tos looked great for group or family options," highlighting the appeal of these elevated accommodations. Each glamping site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and some feature unique built-in cooking structures perfect for outdoor meal preparation. The Apple and Hemlock lean-tos are particularly sought after for their prime locations and privacy within the wooded setting. Many sites offer electrical access, comfortable sleeping platforms, and proximity to exceptionally clean bathroom facilities with hot showers, making these accommodations a perfect blend of outdoor immersion and resort-style comfort.

The Appalachian Trail runs directly through Gifford Woods, providing glamping guests immediate access to world-class hiking directly from their luxury canvas accommodations. Nearby Kent Pond offers water activities including fly fishing and paddling opportunities, while the nearby mountain bike trails at Killington provide additional recreation options for adventure seekers. A recent visitor described their experience as "one of the best campgrounds I've stayed at," noting the well-maintained facilities and private wooded sites. Several glamping options at Quechee-Pine Valley KOA provide additional upscale outdoor accommodations in the region, featuring amenities like swimming pools, stocked fishing ponds, and organized activities. These canvas glamping accommodations are available seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, with peak foliage season being particularly popular for experiencing Vermont's spectacular autumn colors from the comfort of a heated, well-appointed glamping structure.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Randolph, Vermont (42)

    1. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 775-5354

    "This campground is the number one rated in Vermont for a reason. The staff were wonderful, the sites are pristine and picturesque, the faculties are decorated with wildflowers."

    "Gifford Woods takes the cake in friendliness of its staff. The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont."

    2. Quechee State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 295-2990

    "Clean and quiet, good for kids and pets are welcome. There are 2 bathrooms with coin operated showers. There are sites for campers, tents, and a handful of lean tos."

    "The bathrooms are immaculate with coin (quarters)operated showers. There are plenty of fresh water spigots and a spacious dump site if needed."

    3. Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    11 Reviews
    Quechee, VT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 296-6711

    "Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance."

    "This was glamping with a fire pit 😃 There were plenty of sites for all size RV’s with hook-ups. A town with lots to do and see is nearby including hiking trails."

    4. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 244-7103

    $19 - $28 / night

    "We fit two camper vans, two tents and put up a 20x20 rain tarp on Site 5. The site was freshly raked when we got there, and the leftover wood was stacked next to the fire pit."

    "Bathhouse/Shower: Basic but clean 

    Activities: Boating, swimming, and hiking. Plus a nature center."

    5. Ricker Pond State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Groton, VT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 584-3821

    $19 - $110 / night

    "Nice table and fire pit and LOVED the view we had!! Bathrooms are clean and take quarters. Wood and ice are able for purchase."

    "Was greeted by a friendly staff member and shown how to get to our site. Arrived in the pitch black but was easy to find out site. Tent site #10."

    6. Dome@Meadows

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    South Royalton, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 221-4029

    $54 - $65 / night

    7. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 585-6746

    $22 - $172 / night

    "The bathrooms and shower houses are maintained and cleaned daily, which is good because some campers are just inconsiderate and disgusting."

    "great campground, perfect location to also drive up to the high peaks"

    8. Lake Bomoseen KOA

    10 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 273-2061

    "Odd $10 CASH deposit for gate key that no one asked for. No ATM on site to get cash…

    The sites are spacious enough, but are very close to each other."

    "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."

    9. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stowe, VT
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 253-4014

    $20 / night

    "This campground just outside of Stowe on the way to the drive up and through Smugglers Notch."

    "This year we stayed in Hemlock, and it was so secluded and quiet. The whole place has a real wilderness feel, but it is very close to lots of hiking and the attractions in Stowe."

    10. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 273-2848

    "Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep."

    "Oddly, our fire pit faced the neighboring site rather than the pond. There are some hiking trails right from the campground and we saw lots of efts!"

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349 Reviews of 42 Randolph Campgrounds


  • April W.
    Aug. 18, 2023

    Baker Rocks

    Beautiful property, wonderful hosts, clean and private

    Our family of 4 visited Baker Rocks during a very rainy week and still had an amazing time. The campsites are private and spacious, the property is large and beautiful, close to the river. The owners are so kind and accommodating. We stayed 2 nights in the double bell tent with two clean full size beds and a 3rd night in the yurt both were spacious and wonderful, among tall trees and pines. Definitely will be back next summer! They even have animals to visit like bunnies and goats (far away from the campsites).Do bring bug spray, the mosquitoes at certain times of day were aggressive, as to be expected.

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 28, 2020

    Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    Beautifully Well Kept

    We camped here for two nights for a mid-week getaway. The park is small, quiet and very well cared for. Restrooms are modern and clean. Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. There's no difficulty with fires here, because the firewood sold on site is kiln dried and kept in a shed, and the fire pits are 3 - sided concrete block. We had a waterfront site so we could launch our kayaks right from our site. The pond is very weedy, so fishing was not so great, but the hiking trails around the park were fun. Half Moon is a hidden gem!

  • Beau B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2018

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Great little park

    What a great little park! apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were quarter operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes. Firewood sold on site. Sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Quechee-Pine Valley KOA

    Typical KOA

    This KOA is what you expect from a KOA– lots of amenities, sites of all sizes and levels of cost, tons of activities, and in a vacation destination area. We spent five nights at the campground and found lots to do in the area and that we had an enjoyable and pleasant stay. 

    The park is a large park that is terraced since it is in a pretty hilly area. There is the range of sites from pull-thrus, pull-ins and back-in sites and can accommodate RVs of any size. Some sites are full hookup while others are not and that is reflected in the cost. We paid $57/nigh for our full hookup site which is pretty costly especially since we did not use any of the amenities. Most sites are gravel with gravel patios but there are deluxe sites with paved patios, patio furniture, umbrella, and gas bbq grill. There are also camping cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and bathrooms that sleep six people. 

    Our site, was located in the back of the park in a quieter section because it was away from most of the activities and park entrance. The site was a pull-in which was kind of nice because the view out of our front windshield was of a wooded area. Our fire pit was in the front of our site so there was a nice amount of privacy when we sat outside by a campfire and didn’t feel like we were on the side of the road. Despite the hilliness of the park and all the trees, we did not have any trouble navigating our 45’ RV to our site. The trees at our site would prevent satellite television reception but our site had cable and we got about 20 or so channels. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like many KOAs there are tons of amenities and things for kids to do – swimming pool, fishing ponds, bike rental, scheduled activities, propane sales, camp store, fire wood delivery, and more. There is a fenced dog park which was a fairly good size and our lab was happy to chase a ball. 

    As a whole, the park was very clean and manicured. No trash laying around and the gravel roads were free of potholes. The campground is located near the Queechee Gorge, covered bridges, hiking trails (including sections of the Appalachian Trail), good dining, maple syrup/cheese farm, the Marsh Billings- Rockefeller National Historic Park.

  • T
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Little River State Park Campground

    One super state park campground for the entire family

    This is the only campground in the area I will stay at. It has so many benefits, I may not be able to do it justice in this review. The sites are huge. We fit two camper vans, two tents and put up a 20x20 rain tarp on Site 5. The site was freshly raked when we got there, and the leftover wood was stacked next to the fire pit. Picnic table easily seats 8. Lots of bathrooms around the park, each with showers. Firewood and Ice, along with some necessities are available at the office. Cell phone service is touchy depending on where you are in the park. There is fresh water available. Lots of activities to do here, from the Nature Center and hiking trails to seriously wicked mountain biking trails designed by Mr. Knight overlooking the reservoir where boating of all kinds is allowed. And the fishing in the river below is quite stellar. There's even an abandoned town up on top of the mountain for younto check out.

  • DeAnna V.
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Worst Campground We Have Ever Been To

    Absolute worst campground we have ever been to(and we do a TON of camping in state parks both in NY and out of state and private campgrounds as well). When we arrived our site was covered in trash and the picnic table was in the site next to ours with old propane tanks sitting on them. Beer bottle caps and cigarette ends were EVERYWHERE on our site, crushed cans and bottles scattered around, tons of garbage throughout the site(plastic spoons, cardboard pieces, plastic wrappers, a huge metal pipe, etc.) We spent the first half hour there cleaning up all the trash on our site and we didn't even get it all. All of the sites next to us had just as much trash in them as well and were never cleaned up the duration of our stay either. When walking around we noticed tons of other sites with garbage left in them too. I don't think any of the sites are checked after checkout and if they are they are definitely not cleaned up at all after check out. We stayed on the'other side of the road' and the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart. They were never cleaned at all during our stay(although we seen workers sitting in the golf cart goofing around and talking several times instead of actually cleaning the bathrooms). The only thing the workers did was add toilet paper(and not even enough because there were several times we went and there was no toilet paper). We were there 5 nights and the trash can wasn't emptied once and none of the garbage or toilet paper on the floor was ever picked up. There was also poop smeared across the wall and door in the one stall and poop all over one of the other toilets that was like that our whole stay as well. Mirror was literally tapped together with black tape, there was only one faucet handle and locks on the stall were broken. We had to go across the street into the other side of the campground to shower and the showers were absolutely disgusting. Black mold covered the shower curtains, was all in the lights and on the lower and higher sections of walls and it smelled like mildew. It was gross and cannot possibly be safe. This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced. People were up partying, drinking and blasting music literally all night. It's such a shame because the location of this campground is amazing and it has the potential to be a great campground but we will never go back. We have never been to any campground this dirty, unkempt and with workers who literally just don't care or do their jobs. Such a disappointment. Wish I had seen all the other bad reviews before going.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Country Bumpkins Campground and Cabins

    quaint campground with a great central location and prices

    This is a great little campground on Rt 3 in Lincoln, convenient for exploring along the Kanc and Franconia Notch. Prices are amazingly competitive for sites with utilities, though most of the riverfront sites do not offer utilities. The north section has tent sites tucked back in the shade along the river, a great option for hot summer days. The rest of the north section is open and grassy, well-suited to those with larger rigs. The main section is more compact, but the sites along the river are sunnier, though they still do not have utilities. Wifi is available and good quality.

    Although sites are near and often open to each other, the campground is quiet. There's a great playground for younger kids and ducks just waiting to be fed. The sky above is beautiful if you're in the north section or toward the river/middle area in the main section. There seems to be a mix of seasonal and intermittent campers. They offer a discount if you stay 7 nights. For more desirable sites, they require a longer stay. It's not ideal if you're camping with friends who are all driving up separately (carpool, folks!) because parking for extra vehicles is limited and you may need to park off-site. They don't offer online reservations and you need to submit a deposit to secure a reservation, so pick up the phone to call. It's worth the extra effort to make the call!

    I've only stayed here late in the season, but I've enjoyed it both times with friendly staff. They have a cute little camp store and sell firewood on site and provide paper and kindling, a definite advantage if it's been wet! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the main bathroom, while clean, tends to be dark and crowded.

  • Deborah W.
    Oct. 1, 2021

    North Beach Campground

    Nice location

    Excellent location due to proximity to north beach that offers beautiful views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. The campground is adjacent to paved Burlington bike / walking trail with easy access to the trail and beach. The only sites with electric are RV sites that are packed in more than we prefer. Bath rooms are ok, but showers need deep cleaning or replacement. Bath house is vented but not heated so it’s rather cold in October. Hot water is just warm.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2021

    Big Deer State Park Campground

    Nice Lean-To Sites but...

    This is one of many state parks all clustered around a few bodies of water in Vermont. The campground has a mix of standard tent/rv(no hook ups) sites and lean-to shelters. Sites are relatively close to one another but have a decent amount of vegetation between them to create a little more separation. That being said, we could hear our neighbors reading Harry Potter at bedtime to their kiddo. 

    Lean-tos are large enough to accommodate 2 moderately sized free-standing tents(2-4 person, depending on the style). All sites have standard fire rings and large picnic tables. The bath house is centrally located to all sites and was adequate as it relates to cleanliness and accommodations. Despite their being a ton of signage regarding mask wearing in the bathrooms, there were very few heading the request. 

    I was disappointed to see trash and cigarette butts left in our fire pit from the last campers. Additionally, our lean-to did not appear to have been swept out and tidied in between parties. 

    I would also say that the staff who checked us in were not super attentive or helpful. One thing to note: check in for this park happens up the road at Stillwater State Park. I would probably stay somewhere else before staying here again. But if the surrounding parks are full(common this summer), this location allowed us to still explore the area and enjoy some time outdoors.


Guide to Randolph

Gifford Woods State Park campground sits within an old-growth hardwood forest at 1,740 feet elevation in Vermont's Green Mountains, just 22 miles north of Randolph. The campground remains open from May 19 through October 16, capturing Vermont's dramatic seasonal transitions from spring wildflowers to vibrant fall foliage. The park features a mix of tent sites, RV spots, lean-tos, and canvas-walled glamping structures with varying levels of rustic amenities.

What to do

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Access the famous trail directly from Gifford Woods State Park Campground, which serves as a gateway for both day hikers and through-hikers. "We met a number of AT through hikers, who were very willing to share their adventure stories," notes Thomas M., who visited in June. For a less strenuous option, the trail to Deer Leap Overlook offers "incredible views of the mountain ranges nearby" after just a 2.5-mile walk from the campground.

Paddling on mountain waters: Ricker Pond State Park Campground provides direct access to a motor-free pond perfect for quiet water activities. "The pond is serene and a great place to swim, paddle, explore, and fish," writes Hannah H. A hidden feature for adventurous visitors: "If you paddle or swim to the other side of the camp ground, there is a huge rock with a rope swing."

Historical explorations: Near Quechee State Park Campground, you can visit the Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park in Woodstock. One camper noted, "The park is close to Quechee village and Woodstock so there are plenty of other activities, shopping, and dining options near by." Rangers also run educational programs for children—"my children churned butter and made popcorn over the campfire one night."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many glamping options near Randolph, Vermont feature well-separated accommodations. At Little River State Park Campground, "The sites are large, private, and wooded, and there are clean restrooms with hot showers," according to Tara S. Similarly, campers at Half Moon Pond praise the layout: "Each site is separated with trees, offering some privacy and a greater sense of nature."

Clean facilities: Vermont state parks maintain high standards for their bathroom facilities. At Smugglers Notch, visitors find "pristine facilities" with "excellent showers (coin operated) and bathroom facility." One camper at Quechee State Park commented, "They also had very clean bathrooms too. We will definitely be back."

Winter accessibility: For cold-weather adventurers, some glamping structures remain available during winter months. At Smugglers Notch State Park Campground, visitors can stay at lean-to sites in the off-season. "Free of charge during off season, you just have to call a couple weeks ahead to reserve and make sure you park in the allotted area," explains Ed M., who visited in March. He adds that there are "silent and starry nights, just make sure you have the gear/experience and a warm sleeping bag."

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