Best Glamping near Salisbury, VT

Half Moon Pond State Park Campground offers premium glamping accommodations with a mix of rustic luxury and natural surroundings. Located in Fair Haven, Vermont, this state park features comfortable canvas cabins and glamping tents that provide an elevated outdoor experience while maintaining a connection to nature. The glamping sites include picnic tables, fire pits, and access to modern amenities like clean showers and restrooms. Lake Bomoseen KOA, just a short drive away, complements the area's glamping options with deluxe canvas accommodations that feature comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Both locations provide easy access to water activities, with Half Moon Pond offering waterfront sites perfect for launching kayaks. "The park is small, quiet and very well cared for. We had a waterfront site so we could launch our kayaks right from our site," noted one visitor.

Glamping guests at these Vermont destinations enjoy a perfect balance of outdoor adventure and comfort. The safari-style accommodations serve as ideal basements for exploring the region's natural attractions, including hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic waterways. Half Moon Pond's glamping sites are surrounded by wooded areas that provide privacy while still offering convenient access to amenities. During summer months, visitors can swim in the clear waters of Lake Groton or Lake Bomoseen, while fall brings spectacular foliage viewing opportunities. Winter glamping options are more limited, with most sites operating from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend. A recent visitor mentioned, "The sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms and showers were clean." Advance reservations are recommended for these popular glamping resorts, especially for waterfront accommodations during peak season.

Best Glamping Sites Near Salisbury, Vermont (50)

    1. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    21 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"

    2. Lake Bomoseen KOA

    10 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    15 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."

    3. Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Bomoseen, VT
    15 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!"

    4. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Killington, VT
    21 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."

    5. Button Bay State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Westport, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 475-2377

    "We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful park."

    "There is a pool for swimming, paved roads are good for bikes & scooters, pavilion for activities, lake for swimming & fishing and hiking trails."

    6. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Charlotte, VT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 425-2390

    $23 / night

    "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."

    "Picnic table and fire pit. Moderate cell service. Nice hikes and cool views of the area!"

    7. D.A.R. State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Port Henry, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 759-2354

    $20 - $110 / night

    "The problem for me is it's really two or three connected fields, with hookups in places and lean-tos and fire pits.  There was no privacy."

    8. TentinADK

    1 Review
    Ticonderoga, NY
    20 miles

    $150 - $200 / night

    9. Little River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Waterbury Center, VT
    38 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."

    10. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 946-7878

    "I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure"

    "Very large and busy campground, close to Lake Placid and other cool activities to take in. Pros- hot showers, convenient laundromat, you are guided to your site by staff on golf carts."

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Glamping Reviews near Salisbury, VT

482 Reviews of 50 Salisbury Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Sammii D.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Lake George Riverview Campground

    Great campsite!

    We pulled in in the middle of memorial day weekend. The place was sold out. Staff was super friendly and had us check in on no time. The campground loses a start only because when it's at full capacity, it is very cramped. Some sites are much bigger than others and have more space though. The Schroon River run right through the campgrounds and you can rent kayaks and canoes or bring your own to go a ride. There is a little beach and just launch on site. The bathrooms are very nice and all individual with a toilet and shower in one. Another downside of you're more full-time is there is no laundry on site. You're 4 miles away from Lake George's downtown which is a great area. Plenty of nearby hikes. Each campsite had a BBQ-like fire pit. Campground has a very nice basketball court, pool and playground. Dog friendly and even we were there it looks like their looking to expand and make more sites. Only one cabin available at the moment.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2024

    Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    Nothing special

    The good: large, spacious, private sites that are all fairly level and all about the same size. Beautiful pool with 2 water slides, arcade, and cafe that wasn’t opened during the week but will be starting July 1. Clean facilities. Store was fairly well stocked with things you might’ve forgot to pack. Staff was nice.
    The not so good: lots of rules and charges for every little thing, our walkie talkies picked up on staff conversations and we heard they wanted to charge a family a guest fee for a delivery driver if he was on site more than 15 minutes, Showers cost money at $0.25 per 4 minutes, no wifi at all and poor cell reception, pool is NOT heated as they state all over their website, trash is not picked up, no activities or anything to do other than swim. Far from downtown Lake George and no trolley service, charges for early arrival regardless of whether sites is available or not and you can’t sit in their parking arrival area and wait. I would not choose this campground again. It wasn’t horrible. There is so much more they could offer for their resort prices that they charge. Drove through Lake George RV resort on Rt. 149 and I think I’d choose that campground next time. Check out the boats you ride on Lake George! The Adirondack is dog friendly! Get the coupon at the arcade for $3 off the $25 cost. Frontier Town gift shop on Rt 9 with the big teepee out front had great selection of stuff for good prices. Northway Brewing was fun with good beer!

  • 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.

  • Andrea T.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    was great, slipping some.

    I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure slip. it is owned by corporate KOA and it shows that the making money is more important than making it a home away from home that I use to love.. still will come back

  • M
    Jul. 18, 2019

    Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    Great campsite, great pool. Cafe service is horrendous. Preachy.

    The goods:

    Campsites are the largest and most private I've ever seen. Fantastic. Good privacy. 

    Dunno why others are complaining about the 3 rocks as a fire pit. Plenty functional and directs the heat out towards the seating area. 

    The pool is as good as it looks in the pictures. Your kids will be here every day and love it. The deepest the pool gets is around 4 feet. There are 2 slides and they are pretty well monitored. 

    The check in staff and the store staff are great. Very helpful. The camp store is pretty well stocked. 

    The needs improvement:

    The café staff are completely incompetent. I went through 3 people to find someone that spoke English. A very basic order of 2 slushies took over 20 minutes and they were both wrong. I watched the same thing happen to the next 4-5 families while my kids drank their slushies. It has a ton of potential but terrible execution. I tried again a day or two later and bought some lunch, it took an hour and the order was wrong. 

    The playlist at the pool area seems to alternate between Jimmy buffett / Bob marley (great!) and a 5 year old's sunday school religious kid songs (wth??). Super annoying. Combine that with the pamphlets handed out at check-in, it's a little preachy. Save that for church, I'm here to camp, Thank you.

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    Great Campground, Full Amenities

    Spent 3 days, 2 nights here from a Wednesday-Friday. Very large and busy campground, close to Lake Placid and other cool activities to take in. Pros- hot showers, convenient laundromat, you are guided to your site by staff on golf carts. Cons- tent sites aren’t given much privacy, on the days we stayed we were put very close to the main building when we requested a spot near the back away from the busy area, kids allowed to run and yelling and screaming WELL after quiet hours.


Guide to Salisbury

Half Moon Pond State Park and the surrounding area offer glamping options near Salisbury, Vermont that extend beyond standard camping. Located in west-central Vermont at approximately 600 feet elevation, this region sits between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, creating a moderate climate with typical summer temperatures between 70-85°F. Campers can find both heavily wooded sites and open waterfront locations throughout the area's state parks and private campgrounds.

What to do

Explore mountain trails: Gifford Woods State Park Campground connects directly to the Appalachian Trail with day hikes for various skill levels. "The Appalachian Trail runs right through the park. While on a 4 state section hike I traveled by foot through this park. The ranger gave me an ice cream, pointed me to the showers and then chatted with me for an hour about my hike so far," noted one avid hiker.

Kayaking on smaller waterways: Little River State Park Campground offers peaceful paddling options away from larger lakes. "There are many beautiful backcountry campsites right on the water only accessible via the water. Great local overnight spot with flat tenting, privies, and picnic tables," explains a camper who enjoyed the water access.

Fishing in stocked ponds: The shallower waters at Half Moon Pond provide fishing opportunities though they may be weedy in summer months. "The pond is very weedy, so fishing was not so great, but the hiking trails around the park were fun," reports one visitor who balanced their activities during their stay.

Scenic viewpoints: Mount Philo State Park Campground offers spectacular sunrise viewing just a short drive from Salisbury. "My favorite part about camping here is getting up early and hiking the short trail to the top for a spectacular sunrise. The sites are very private and shaded," explains a regular visitor to the park.

What campers like

Small, quiet campgrounds: Many visitors prefer the more intimate atmosphere of Vermont's smaller state parks. "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," reports a camper who appreciated the peaceful setting.

Clean, updated facilities: Button Bay State Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities that receive consistent praise. "Rangers were ridiculously nice. Sites were big and grass covered; but without many trees for hammocks. Fire rings and tables at each site. Central bathroom and water supply," notes a visitor who stayed for a night.

Winter accessibility: Unlike many glamping sites that close after Columbus Day, Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday remains open year-round. "Multiple different types of sites to accommodate all forms of camping. Family-friendly," mentions a visitor who appreciated the options available.

Waterfront site options: Many campers specifically seek out sites with direct water access. "We had a waterfront site so we could launch our kayaks right from our site. The pond is very weedy, but the hiking trails around the park were fun. Half Moon is a hidden gem!" exclaims an enthusiastic visitor.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Lake Bomoseen KOA and other nearby campgrounds often have poor connectivity. "There is NO cell coverage and the Wi-Fi is poor and very slow if you can connect. The lake is swampy at this end so not much to look at. The staff were pleasant to deal with," warns a recent visitor.

Seasonal considerations: Most glamping facilities in this region operate from May to October. "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. Then we moved to lean to ELM in the upper campground and it was a nice private site," explains a camper who visited in the summer months.

Bathroom facilities vary: Most state parks offer coin-operated showers. "The bathrooms were clean and showers were hot. A pleasant treat after hiking. Beautiful location in VT," notes a first-time tent camper who appreciated the amenities.

Reservation requirements: Sites at popular parks fill quickly, especially waterfront locations and lean-tos. "Only 8 campsites, dispersed in the trees. $23/night. Picnic table and fire pit. Moderate cell service. Nice hikes and cool views of the area!" shares a visitor about one of the smaller parks.

Tips for camping with families

Pool access: Some campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to lake swimming. "This state park is so fun to camp at! It has a great playground for kids and a nice swimming pool! You can hike on the trail and Lake Champlain is right there!" explains an enthusiastic family camper.

Playground options: Rogers Rock Campground provides multiple activities for children. "Rogers Rock is a great campground with many things to do like hiking, kayaking, swimming, biking and playing on a playground. When we went some fellow campers were very loud but everything else I would recommend it to young or old people," shares a family who enjoyed their stay.

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs and historic sites. "There are lots of old foundations hidden on the trails that are fun to discover," notes a visitor who brought five children to Little River State Park.

Weekday visits: Consider scheduling family trips during weekdays when possible. "This place is packed on the weekends. If you want to avoid the rush of campers, definitely try to make the trip on a weekday. Sitting by the lake is really relaxing when you're all alone!" advises a frequent visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: Many glamping options near Salisbury have limited RV accommodations. "Sites aren't particularly level or large. Cell phone coverage is spotty, I was getting 1-2 bars with Verizon," reports an RV camper at one nearby location.

Dump station availability: Check ahead for sanitary facilities if staying in an RV. "Great campground. Everything from sunny meadow sites to more wooded private sites. Nice pool. No hookups but have a dump station," explains an RVer who stayed at Button Bay.

Limited hookups: Most state parks near Salisbury offer primitive camping without electric, water or sewer connections. "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," advises an experienced RV camper.

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