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Best Campgrounds near Williamsville, VT

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Camping in the Williamsville, Vermont area encompasses a range of established campgrounds and natural settings throughout the southern Green Mountains. Jamaica State Park Campground, located about 15 miles northwest of Williamsville, provides 41 tent/RV sites and 18 lean-tos along the West River, while Molly Stark State Park Campground offers tent, RV, and glamping options with no electric hookups. The region includes several state parks with both primitive and developed facilities, with most campgrounds operating seasonally from late May through mid-October, particularly around Columbus Day weekend when fall foliage reaches its peak.

Many Vermont state parks near Williamsville require advance reservations, especially for waterfront sites and lean-tos which tend to book quickly. Fort Dummer State Park Campground operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day, while Woodford State Park remains open through Columbus Day weekend. Most state park campgrounds in the area do not offer electric hookups, though private options like Brattleboro North KOA provide full-service sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with many campgrounds having limited or no coverage. As one camper noted about Jamaica State Park, "You will not get cell service here, but if you walk into the village of Jamaica, you will find Wi-Fi hotspots at the library or the grocery store."

Campers consistently highlight the natural water features as primary attractions at campgrounds near Williamsville. Several visitors mentioned swimming holes, waterfalls, and river access as key highlights of their camping experiences. At Jamaica State Park, the West River provides swimming opportunities at Salmon Hole and throughout the park. Woodford State Park Campground surrounds Adams Reservoir and features two beaches—a larger day-use area and a smaller "campers" beach in the park's third loop. According to one visitor, "The sites are large and private. A few of them are Y sites that make a nice setting for families and friends camping together." Many campgrounds in the area also connect to hiking trails, with several offering access to fire towers or mountain summits with panoramic views of the Green Mountains.

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Best Camping Sites Near Williamsville, Vermont (171)

    1. Jamaica State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Jamaica, VT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 874-4600

    $20 - $42 / night

    "This tops our list for camping in Vermont. There is so much to do here, and yet the campground feels very private and quiet. There are 41 tent/RV sites to choose from and 18 lean-tos."

    "Great spot near the river with a flat trail and a waterfall near by."

    2. Molly Stark State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Wilmington, VT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 464-5460

    "This park is close to my house in southern Vermont. We usually visit during the day to hike to the top of the Mt. Olga firetower."

    "There are no hookups at any Vermont state parks (Molly Stark included). We stayed at site T16. It's a pull through RV site with a fire ring & picnic table."

    3. Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brattleboro, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-2610

    "There are 3 nice and short trails, 2 with a great view and the other that is quite steep down to a swimming hole."

    "We had site 30, which looked to be one of the best sites available (and the lean-tos next to site 30 also looked great). Most sites on this side of the loop were private, forested, and spacious."

    4. Kampfires

    8 Reviews
    West Chesterfield, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-2098

    $30 - $50 / night

    "They have an ice cream shop attached to their office/store, mini golf just outside of it too. There is an amphitheater for concerts and shows throughout the summer."

    "Even though it is off season, there are several units throughout but dispersed so no one was right next to us. The site was somewhat level with a gravel base. FHU at each site made hook up easy."

    5. Woodford State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Bennington, VT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 447-7169

    "Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."

    "The views on some of the sites to the lake are beautiful. the grounds and facilities are well kept. and you are close to both Bennington and Wilmington. a great spot to camp at in Southern Vermont!"

    6. Brattleboro North KOA

    4 Reviews
    West Chesterfield, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 254-5908

    "It was only like 40 mins away from us. Just to get away. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the area . They had activities for kids and adults. They had a rec."

    "The pool was sparkling clean and the best part, not a bunch of screaming kids running around. There's a market next door with fresh fruit and veggies for sale. The store is large and well stocked."

    7. Ashuelot River Campground

    16 Reviews
    West Swanzey, NH
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 357-5777

    $47 - $70 / night

    "We had easy access to trails that went along the river behind some of the sites with a few paths down to the river.

    Everyone we encountered was friendly and respectful."

    "Large, open campground surrounded by the Ashuelot River. Friendly owners who go around delivering wood and ice to guests given the pandemic right now."

    8. Winhall Brook Camping Area - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    10 Reviews
    South Londonderry, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 824-4570

    $20 - $26 / night

    "The campground is located where Winhall River meets the West River."

    "There is a small group of camp sides with electricity and water but most sites have none. The bathrooms are clean. Where the two rivers intersect is a nice sport to put your feet in the water."

    9. Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    8 Reviews
    Sunderland, VT
    16 miles
    +1 (802) 362-2307

    $16 / night

    "My friend and I were desperately looking for a place to spend the weekend, and with Covid making it a little more difficult to rely on walking in and finding a campsite, we made a blind reservation for"

    "We were the only campers along the waterfront, but there were a few car campers in the sites near the road."

    10. Bald Mountain Campground

    4 Reviews
    Townshend, VT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 365-7510

    $25 - $35 / night

    "I recommend you order a bucket of wood from the office as soon as you check in and they will drive the loader over to your site."

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  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • Kenneth P.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fort Dummer State Park Campground

    Not So Bad

    We spent one night at site #20 and enjoyed our stay.  It was rather peaceful other than the hum of I-91. The staff was friendly and helpful. The sites were generally wooded, pretty level, and fairly spread apart from one another.  I saw no signs of the problems identified in the June 2025 review.  Yes, I must agree that the restrooms are old, but they were clean.  The other problems might happen anywhere and were obviously brought under control.  Clearly, the writer of the June 2025 post knew way more than any weekend camper would be aware of and this shows that is more to their story that should have been revealed in their post.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • W
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Quechee State Park Campground

    Good location

    The park is in a good location; it is right next to the road. We were at sight #3.  We were able to walk to the gorge as well as to the Antique mall.  The staff was very friendly and accommodating with us. My wife really enjoyed it and had a lot of fun. The ice cream was really close and really good. 

    The issue I had was the camp next to ours had the generator on all night long and I had a hard time getting back to sleep after going to the bathroom. Next time I will get a volunteer or park ranger to get it turned off.

  • Rachael K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Lake Dennison Recreation Area Campground

    Really pretty and chill

    This campground is pretty and offers many private site options. We didn't use the bathrooms so can't speak on that. But overall it's a clean campground.

    There are two loops. The loop closer to the entrance has a lot of private sites. Although if you have one closer to the main road, it is quite noisy with road sounds. But many of the sites in the middle are more quiet. The sites by the lake are really pretty, but there's not much privacy. All of the sites are good size and the fire pits are placed well.

    The other loop farther away from the entrance has a lot more lakeside sites. But there's very little privacy. The sites with higher numbers by the lake are all on top of each other with little to no trees or shrubs between sites, and you can't really decipher where one site ends and the next begins. We would not stay on that loop if we visited again. Unless it was site 101 which seemed more private for that loop.

    Sites 1 through 5 on the first loop are pretty quiet and peaceful. We stayed at site 4 and we think that it was one of the best sites in the campground. We didn't have neighbors on either side of us. We only had neighbors across from us. The site was spacious , peaceful and pretty. There was a little trail from our site that went down to a marsh. That was absolutely beautiful.

    We will definitely stay here again.

Guide to Williamsville

Camping near Williamsville, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are great spots to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking and biking: Explore the trails around Jamaica State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day," making it a great place for families.
  • Swimming and fishing: At Emerald Lake State Park Campground, visitors enjoy a lovely swimming beach. One camper said, "The lake and beach is lovely, clean, and the water is warm and clear."
  • Playgrounds and picnics: Many campgrounds, like Woodford State Park Campground, have playgrounds for kids. A review noted, "A river to dip in and good amenities like showers, bathrooms and firewood/ice."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Woodford State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer large, private sites. A reviewer at Jamaica State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites were large and well spaced out from each other."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground said, "Friendly employees. Beautiful lake with a nice trail."

What you should know:

  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground noted, "I had no phone service (Verizon) anywhere in the park."
  • No hookups at some sites: If you're camping in an RV, be aware that some campgrounds, like Molly Stark State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned, "There are no hookups at any Vermont state parks."
  • Bring your supplies: Campers recommend stocking up on essentials before arriving. One visitor at Camping On The Battenkill advised, "Make sure you stock up before you get there, stuff is expensive at the corner stores."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose campgrounds with amenities: Look for places with playgrounds and clean facilities. A camper at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Plan activities: Many campgrounds offer ranger-led programs. One family at Woodford State Park Campground enjoyed the "nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking."
  • Pack for all weather: Be prepared for rain and sun. A camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground appreciated having a lean-to during a rainy weekend.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Camping On The Battenkill mentioned, "Sites aren’t on top of each other but you can see your neighbors."
  • Use the dump station: If you're in an RV, know where the dump station is located. A visitor at Ashuelot River Campground found the staff helpful with first-time pumping station use.
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on firewood and ice, as some campgrounds sell them at a premium. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground noted, "Firewood was $6 a bundle."

Camping near Williamsville, Vermont, is a great way to enjoy nature with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Williamsville, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Williamsville, VT offers a wide range of camping options, with 171 campgrounds and RV parks near Williamsville, VT and 17 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Williamsville, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Williamsville, VT is Jamaica State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 21 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Williamsville, VT.

What parks are near Williamsville, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Williamsville, VT that allow camping, notably Townshend Lake and Tully Lake.

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