Cabins near Salisbury, Vermont occupy the western edge of the Green Mountains where elevations range from 380 to 3,835 feet at nearby Mount Moosalamoo. Winter conditions typically bring 80-100 inches of annual snowfall, with summer temperatures averaging 65-80°F. Cabin rental options maintain varying availability throughout the seasons, with most rustic accommodations requiring advanced booking during fall foliage periods from mid-September through mid-October.
What to do
**Hiking trails: Access paths of varying difficulty ranging from 0.5-mile flat walks to challenging mountain ascents. Branbury State Park Campground offers "hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," according to reviewer J L.
**Fishing: Cast for bass, northern pike, and panfish at Lake Bomoseen with shore access from multiple points. At Bomoseen State Park Campground, "The waterfront lean-tos are kind of close together... We like the waterfront lean-tos so we can keep our kayaks on the water the whole week," writes Angela J.
**Swimming areas: Choose between pool and lake swimming, with designated areas at most parks. "The beach was nearby and included in the stay with horseshoes and a playground," mentions Desiree V. about her experience at Branbury State Park Campground.
What campers like
**Private sites: Select more secluded cabin options for enhanced privacy and quiet. A camper at Half Moon Pond State Park Campground notes, "Sites are a good size and we were able to snag a water front site which was really beautiful. There are also lean-to sites and some cabins. We fished and kayaked right from our site."
**Waterfront access: Direct lake access from select cabin and lean-to sites allows immediate water activities. "The pond is clean and swim-able and great for kayaks/canoes (near Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen for boating and more kayaking/canoeing)," writes Susan E. about Half Moon Pond State Park.
**Family-friendly atmosphere: Organized activities and playgrounds available at several locations. One camper shared about Chittenden Brook Campground, "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 variations: Most cabin rentals operate from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend with reduced availability in shoulder seasons. At Button Bay State Park Campground, a long-time visitor notes, "We've been camping at Button Bay for years, and while it can be hot and buggy in the summer months, there is no place we'd rather be in September!"
**Bathroom facilities: Shower availability and conditions vary significantly between parks. Silver Lake Campground offers more rustic options with "free camping, fire pits at the campsite, and access to the water. We camped in the off season, but in the on season there are pit toilets and campground stewards," according to Kate S.
**Road access considerations: Some cabin locations require travel on unpaved roads or longer walks from parking areas. A Silver Lake Campground visitor explains, "This campground is hike in only and from the parking lot it's about .5 mile. The hike is short but it's also a hike down to the lake and back up with all your gear so be prepared!"
Tips for camping with families
**Early reservations: Book cabins 9-11 months in advance for prime summer weekends. A visitor to Kampersville explains, "This is a great campground for families with children. There is pool & lake swimming, daily activities, etc. This is not a place visit if you want to have early quiet time in the evening or sleep in late in the morning."
**Playground access: Select sites closer to play areas if traveling with young children. At Branbury State Park, one parent mentioned, "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds... A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits."
**Multiple sleeping arrangements: Verify how many beds each cabin contains before booking. A Bomoseen State Park visitor shared, "we stayed 2 nights me my mom and 7 kids all my moms grandkids it was alot if fun we got 2 leantos they are great it was my kids first time camping EVER they loved it."
Tips from RVers
**Limited hookups: Most park cabins lack full RV-style utilities despite proximity to RV sites. At Kampersville, a visitor noted, "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."
**Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. One visitor to Lake Bomoseen KOA observed, "Cell services on ATT and TMobile were nonexistent. Campground WiFi is a joke (less than 1mbps)."
**Site selection advice: Research site numbers and locations before booking. A Branbury State Park visitor advised, "The lot was freshly raked and there really wasn't anything we didn't like about the site. Campfire pit had a grill!"
