Best Dispersed Camping near Williston, VT
Green Mountain National Forest provides the majority of dispersed camping options near Williston, Vermont. Forest Roads 25 and 207 offer several primitive sites with established fire rings and occasional picnic tables. FR207 features both secluded brookside spots and open meadow sites with mountain views, though the access road requires vehicles with at least 9 inches of ground clearance.
Austin Brook (sometimes listed as Warren Falls) provides streamside camping with 4-5 sites along the Mad River, located between Route 100 and Forest Road 25. Most sites remain primitive with no facilities except for fire rings. The area near Route 100 has created confusion, as some spots with picnic tables are designated as day-use only. According to one visitor, "This site has 3-5 campsites right off of route 100, right next to Mad River with an area to walk down into a swimming hole." Current regulations and site availability can change, with several reviews noting closures or restrictions in previously accessible areas, particularly during mud season when forest roads become challenging.