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Best Campgrounds near Westford, VT

583 Reviews

Campgrounds surrounding Westford, Vermont provide access to both developed facilities and natural settings along Lake Champlain and nearby mountain terrain. North Beach Campground and Grand Isle State Park Campground offer waterfront camping with various accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins. Several parks in the region such as Smugglers Notch State Park and Little River State Park accommodate glamping options alongside traditional camping, with sites nestled between the Green Mountains and the shores of Lake Champlain approximately 15-20 miles from Westford.

Seasonal availability significantly affects camping options, with most campgrounds operating from May through mid-October. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and fall foliage season when sites fill quickly. Lake Champlain waterfront sites typically book 6-11 months in advance, particularly at popular destinations like Burton Island State Park. Winter camping is limited, with many park roads closing after the first significant snowfall. Electrical hookups are available at select campgrounds including North Beach, Apple Island Resort, and Lone Pine Campsites, while more primitive options exist at parks like Underhill State Park. A camper noted, "This is one of our favorite places to camp in Vermont. The sites are fairly private without being built too close together."

The region's camping experiences vary dramatically based on proximity to water. Waterfront sites at Grand Isle State Park and North Beach provide direct lake access, with visitors frequently mentioning the scenic sunsets and swimming opportunities in their reviews. Sites at Smugglers Notch State Park offer more seclusion among wooded terrain with hiking trails and mountain views. Many campers highlight the biking opportunities, with one review stating, "You can bike directly from here all the way to Burlington without ever getting back in your car! Take the bike ferry across a small section of Lake Champlain and keep on riding." Campgrounds closer to Burlington provide convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining natural settings, making them popular with families seeking balance between outdoor recreation and town activities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Westford, Vermont (151)

    1. North Beach Campground

    27 Reviews
    Burlington, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 862-0942

    $37 - $100 / night

    "We stay every year for the Vermont City Marathon. It is a convenient bike ride down the bike path to the waterside park. Easy access to all of Burlington by bike."

    "Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other.

    Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.

    Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose."

    2. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

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

    $20 / night

    "I’d say this was one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, except I don’t think it’s exactly a secret. Even in October, the Park seemed full with visitors and Stowe was hopping!"

    "They don't have all the usual amenities its more of a primitive set up. has great clean sites with multiple ways to access mount mansfields trail system which is the highest mountain in the state of Vermont"

    3. Grand Isle State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-4300

    $6 - $28 / night

    "Beautifully set on Lake Champlain in Vermont! This is a relatively large campground but is well laid out and doesn't feel small even when it's packed to the gills."

    "Since the park is on a island in Lake Champlain in Vermont there is water all around. Good places to walk and ride."

    4. Apple Island Resort

    12 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-3800

    $55 - $105 / night

    "Visit this campground in the fall and experience quintessential Vermont in all its glory. The campground is nice. The people are friendly."

    "Brewery and vineyards close by"

    5. Lone Pine Campsites

    9 Reviews
    Winooski, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 878-5447

    $8 - $12 / night

    "We had one right next to the playground so our daughter could walk straight to it without having to cross a road. And speaking of playground, it was large and very nice."

    "Cool little campground right in Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain. Campsites are kind of close together. Nice pool, game room, and little store. Its a fun place for families!"

    6. Little River State Park Campground

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

    $19 - $28 / night

    "Little River State Park is located just outside of Waterbury Vermont so it’s an ideal location for jumping off on other adventures!"

    "We came here to hike the Dalley Loop Trail (which is a great trail full of history), but we wish we had camped here instead of the private campground 45 minutes away where we did stay."

    7. Underhill State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Underhill Center, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 899-3022

    "They ask that you limit your driving on the path to the site- so we were sure to go into town to get all we needed before we settled into camp- which wasnt hard to do."

    "Camp spots were far enough away from one another, trees helped with privacy, and the tent site had a great area to setup the tent.

    Facilities were accessible and clean."

    8. Shelburne Camping Area

    16 Reviews
    Shelburne, VT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 985-2540

    "Lastly, the location was perfect, just outside of Burlington made access to the area ideal."

    "We were near the pool (didn't feel warm, so we didn't partake) and office."

    9. Burton Island State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Hero, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 524-6353

    "I've been exploring Vermont State Parks since before I could walk, and Burton Island State Park is my all time favorite!"

    "Burton Island is a 2.5 mile long island state park off of the shoreline of Lake Champlain."

    10. Maple Grove Campground

    3 Reviews
    Milton, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 849-6439

    $25 - $40 / night

    "The laundry room is near most sites. The campground is in the perfect location to visit Lake Champlain. There is so much to do in the area."

    "Site Quality: RV sites are arranged around an oval. Pads are gravel. Because the loop is on a hill, some sites are not quite level, but only slightly."

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  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Lazy Lions Campground

    Nice quiet place

    Nice campground with plenty of shade, well maintained and decent restrooms. The showers are ok and cost a quarter for 4 minutes. Our site was level and along with a picnic table, they also provide two Adirondack chairs (plastic) and a fire ring.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Hidden gem!

    Great little campground at a beautiful state park. The campground had widely spaced wooded sites and was exceptionally quiet. Very well-maintained! Recommend nearby Charlotte town beach for swimming ($10 for non-residents).

  • Jim S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Happy Hill Maple Farms

    Offseason

    Quiet spot just off the Hwy. you can hear traffic but not many cars out this time of year(August). They had a fire pit and picnic table . No electricity so we used the generator. We the only one here so the noise should not bother anyone. Great pace for fall visits

  • E
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Indian Brook Reservoir

    Family of 4 tent camping

    I mistakenly assumed they had drive up campsites. They do not. It was a 15 minute hike to the site, so pack light. If you have a kayak, you can transport your stuff over. Site was gorgeous and private, right on the reservoir. Really lovely setting!

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Oh My God. NO!

    Electricity would not work. We got an error on our control panel that said stop! Power source is not correct! Dan, one of the owners, said that somebody must have tried to hook a 50 amp into the 30 amp. box. He went about a half block to check breaker said that it was not flipped but it was wobbling pretty loose in there.

    My husband is a licensed electrician and of course had his own testing equipment. It showed 25 amp coming out of it. So he said move to spot 50. Well before we moved our vehicle, we went down there and checked it. He took off before we could. And guess what the exact same problem. We did not even hook into the second one. (#50)
    So he proceeded to tell us that it was our equipment that had gone bad. Even though we never plugged into spot 50!

    I had planned on one night thank God! He did refund our $52. we had to drive down the road and try to find someplace else at 7:00 in the evening. Another thank God, the Walmart about 10 or 15 miles down the road would allow overnight.

    So we are now on our way to our next location which is about a 7 hour drive. We are just hoping that they did not damage our equipment. It has been extremely stressful if you go there you better watch out!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Meadowcrest Campground

    Meadowcrest

    Very nice place . Quiet the staff are very kind people . It was hard to book over phone but messages worked well . I was tent camping on the river . Very private

  • C
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Camp Whiteface Mountain

    Awesome Adirondack Campground

    If you want a nice camping spot for exploring the Adirondacks this is it. Nestled in the trees by the Ausable River its a convenient place to explore the area.  20 minutes from downtown Lake Placid at the base of Whiteface mountain. 2 hours away is Montreal or Burlington VT.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    The Great Outdoors!!!

    The KOA was recently moved from a different location, so some pictures see on a Google search are no longer the location. This newly acquired property has 2 sides, the mountain side and river side you can choose when booking they are about 1/4 mile away from one another. This campground is very maintained. The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games. They have cabins, tent site areas, and huge wooded camper sites. The mountain side in general is my ideal campground full of trees and nature. The bathrooms were always clean and shower areas had great water pressure. The river side is new and on the side of the river but has you baking in the sun 🌞 there is no trees at all for shade. And there is no separation between you and the next person. There is only camper sites on that side. On the river they have a small place to put in kayaks and wade in water. They have a jumping pad on that side also. Both sides have the tractor driving around, pulling the kids around. The area is awesome with beach access along the river with a huge playground. Your at the bottom of whiteface mountain which is full of hikes and watering holes to swim in, lake placid downtown area is 20 mins away. Its a beautiful area. The girl working in the store Kyla rocked and her gf Jess who drove around on the golfcart and helping out everywhere were so fun. They lived on site and were such great people who made the trip more fun!!

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Grand Isle State Park Campground

    Great family friendly park

    What a lovely state park! We had a huge campsite that was comfortable for 3 tents and 6 adults. The restrooms/showers are vintage but clean and functional. Showers are coin operated. It was a quiet, family friendly campground with a cute little beach and nature center with youth programs. The only small drawback is that the water front sites are overgrown with trees on the other side of a fence. You could see the water in some parts but not all of the site. Overall- a great place!

Guide to Westford

Westford sits in the northwestern part of Vermont with an elevation around 750 feet above sea level. Located about 15 miles east of Lake Champlain, the area experiences cold winters with significant snowfall and mild, comfortable summers with average temperatures between 65-80°F. Camping around Westford provides access to diverse terrain from lakeshores to mountain trails through the nearby Green Mountains.

What to do

Paddle on Lake Champlain: At Grand Isle State Park Campground, water activities abound. "You can swim anywhere you can find, and walk down their well-maintained trails," notes Heather B. The park offers kayak and canoe rentals for exploring the shoreline.

Bike along scenic paths: The Island Line Trail connects to several campsites. "We biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip," reports John L. about Burton Island State Park. Many campgrounds provide direct access to extensive bike networks.

Explore historical sites: Hike through abandoned settlements in the Green Mountains. "There are lots of old foundations hidden on the trails that are fun to discover," mentions Rita M. about Little River State Park Campground. These remnants of former communities date back to the early 1800s.

Visit local breweries: The Waterbury-Stowe area contains numerous craft beer destinations. "When we don't have time to hike up Mt. Mansfield, we splurge on a drive up the toll road. Lastly, we always stop at the Alchemist for a case or two of Heady Topper to bring home," shares Tara S. about her Smugglers Notch visits.

Golf on-site: Some campgrounds feature their own courses. At Apple Island Resort, Jeff notes, "My husband enjoyed his time at the golf course." The resort offers a 9-hole par-3 course with putting green.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: At Smugglers Notch State Park Campground, campers appreciate the layout. "The sites are exceptionally well spaced and secluded," reports Sheila G. Many sites require short walks from parking areas, creating more seclusion.

Waterfront access: Campers value lakeside locations. "Waterfront sites book very quickly (like 11 months in advance)," advises Tara S. about Burton Island. For better chances at prime spots, reserve as early as possible or look into primitive sites.

Clean facilities: Campground maintenance receives consistent praise. "The bathhouse/restrooms were well kept during our stay even with the volume of campers at the site," notes Craig F. about North Beach Campground. Most state parks maintain their shower and restroom areas regularly.

Car-free camping: Burton Island offers a unique experience. "It's like going to a tropical island without leaving Vermont. There are no cars on the island," explains Tara S. Visitors must take a ferry or paddle to reach these destinations.

Ranger programs: Educational activities enhance stays at several parks. "When we were there in the summer, we went on mushroom hunts, a guided paddle, a ghost walk, and we learned about bird migrations," shares Tara S. about Little River State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Westford, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Westford, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 151 campgrounds and RV parks near Westford, VT and 11 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Westford, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Westford, VT is North Beach Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 27 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Westford, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 free dispersed camping spots near Westford, VT.

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