RV sites near Waterbury, Vermont offer convenient access to both Stowe and the Green Mountains with elevations ranging between 800-1,500 feet. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited year-round options due to Vermont's cold winters where temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Water systems typically shut down by mid-October when overnight temperatures consistently fall below 32°F.
What to do
Hiking on local trails: At Sugar Ridge RV Village & Campground, campers can access walking trails directly from the campground. "We truly enjoyed this park. Most sites are spacious and some good ones with privacy as well. You have walking trails, local stores, and a pond too," notes a reviewer.
Explore nearby attractions: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring regional attractions. From Shelburne Camping Area, "We really used this location as a base to do all the touristy things in the area and spend time in Burlington. We did all things super local in Shelburne and Burlington and also ventured out to do some hiking, sightseeing, and food tours."
Enjoy campground activities: Sugar Ridge offers plenty of on-site recreation for families. "Lots of great sites, clean, lots of amenities (almost everything) and activities. Can be tough to get into because so nice and popular in a good location," explains one camper. Another mentions "Horse carriage rides, paved roads, 2 pools, playgrounds, mini golf, fireworks" among the features.
What campers like
Lake Champlain access: Lone Pine Campsites provides easy access to Lake Champlain, though campers note there's "no direct path from the campground." One camper shared, "Cool little campground right in Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain. No lake access, but close to everything. Ten minutes from Burlington."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds near Waterbury feature larger-than-average sites. According to one Lone Pine camper, "The sites are absolutely the biggest I've ever seen. The kids have a soccer field out in front of us to play in."
Family-friendly amenities: Smugglers Notch RV Village receives high marks for its amenities. "They offer a variety of different sites to fit each campers needs, a beautiful well kept bath house and a small but well stocked store. The sites are good size and come with full hookups. They also have great WIFI."
What you should know
Seasonal crowd variations: Weekdays and weekends bring different camping experiences. One camper at Lone Pine Campsites observed, "Weekdays in prime season are quiet, weekends are packed."
Highway noise impacts: Shelburne Camping Area's convenient location comes with drawbacks. A camper mentioned, "The site is close to the highway which is convenient but it also means you hear the traffic all night."
Cell service reliability: Cell coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. At Sugar Ridge RV Village, one reviewer reported, "Decent cell phone signal (Verizon)," while experiences at other campgrounds may differ.
Campground maintenance: Regular upkeep can impact your stay. At Shelburne Camping Area, a camper noted, "Every single day they were mowing, weedeating, taking a tractor around to spread around gravel. It was always something!"
Tips for camping with families
Pool facilities: Sugar Ridge RV Village offers swimming options for families. "Kids love to play here and mini golf on site makes it even better," shares one camper who visits frequently with children.
Playground access: Consider site location relative to play areas. At Shelburne Camping Area, one family selected "Site 2 is a flat, gravel back in, 30 amp, full hookup. We were near the pool and office."
Local attractions for kids: Woodbury Meadows Campground serves as a good base for family activities. "With 6 sites, this family-owned campground was the perfect pit stop on our road trip to Stowe. Dog and kid friendly."
Tips from RVers
Electric connections: Check power output before setting up. One RVer at Shelburne Camping Area found inconsistent electricity: "My husband is a licensed electrician and of course had his own testing equipment. It showed 25 amp coming out of it."
Site dimensions: Smugglers Notch RV Village is designed with larger rigs in mind. "This is new campground opened this past season. The sites are good size and come with full hookups."
Pull-through availability: For easier navigation, some campgrounds offer pull-through sites. At Shelburne Camping Area, one RVer reported, "They had a full hook up, pull-thru corner space for us. Offered parking for our truck right across lane on separate site."
