Fishing the Deerfield River and exploring biking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest are the main draws at this free dispersed site along Forest Road 83. The clearing sits where an old road crossing once met the river, giving it an open, grassy layout with a fire ring. Road access is rough near the entrance, with larger rocks and a swampy left shoulder, so higher clearance vehicles have a smoother time. RVs are limited to 25 feet. Anglers and cyclists who want campgrounds around Green Mountain National Forest without paying a fee will find this site a practical base, though wet conditions can make the ground soft outside of drier or frozen periods.
Description
Backcountry camping is allowed in most locations on the forest unless there is a specific closure order in place for a particular area.
The following camping practices are recommended:
Locate campsites at least 200’ from trails or waterbodies including ponds, rivers, and streams When able, utilize sites already managed for overnight use including designated tent platforms and established shelters Do not camp in alpine or sub-alpine areas where trees are 8’ or less. Help protect these fragile ecosystems!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNF 83 is located in Vermont near West Dover
Coordinates
42.99456211848417 N
72.99290532634612 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/20/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 32 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 37 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 1 hr 47 min from Glens Falls, NY
