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Onion River Campground

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Onion River Campground, near Montpelier, Vermont, offers a unique camping experience with a laid-back vibe that some might call "campy." This spot features grassy sites with electric and water hookups, making it a decent choice for both tent campers and RV travelers looking for a simple stay.

The campground is set in a large field with a lovely river running through it, providing a nice backdrop for your outdoor adventures. Visitors have noted the friendly owner who encourages campers to pick their own sites, adding a personal touch to your stay. While the atmosphere is relaxed, be prepared for some noise from lawn maintenance and the close proximity of sites.

If you're in the mood for some local flavor, you're just a short drive from Montpelier and about 10 miles from the famous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory. Just keep in mind that internet access can be spotty, so it’s a great place to unplug and enjoy nature. Whether you're passing through or planning a longer visit, Onion River Campground has a rustic charm that might just win you over.

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Location

Onion River Campground is located in Vermont

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Directions

Located 1 mile from Plainfield and 6 miles from Cabot. Take Rte 2 W from St Johnsbury or 2 E from Montpelier to Onion River Rd (look for the big, yellow campground sign). Turn onto Onion River Rd and cross over the bridge. The campground is the first left after the bridge.

Address

61 Onion River Rd
Plainfield, VT 05667

Coordinates

44.29423623 N
72.39683518 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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6 Reviews

Christa W.
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2024

DO NOT STAY HERE IF YOU HAVE KIDS

I just found out that Onion River Camground just willingly hosted a MAP(minor attracted person aka pedofile) meeting at their campground. I am so disgusted the owners of Onion River Campground that hosted this meeting allowed my family with two young girls to BOOK a campsite the SAME WEEKEND as this meeting with no warning of what was going on!!!! By the grace of God, we cancelled two weeks ago(for other reasons) and rerouted to another state. I’m sitting here reading this imagining my beautiful kids walking around a campground innocently with nasty individuals looking at them in a sexual way without my wife or I ever knowing what was going on right under our noses. It’s digusting and appalling that the campground owners support these pedofiles and would let ANY family book a stay there without making us aware. I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO LOOKOUT FOR BUT I THINK OTHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS. I don’t agree with supporting MAPs at all but if you are then make it an adult only campground for heavens sake.

Month of VisitSeptember
BThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2024

Stay campy

"Stay campy" is on the brochure for the Campground. The proprietor of the operation is open and friendly and very accommodating. But the whole atmosphere of the place is campy. I had to look that up again. It seems the Campground prides itself on being so bad that it's good. I stayed two nights. Not too bad really, just generally older rigs, no clearly defined campsites, but it does have electric and water. When I arrived, there was a very handicapped person in a wheelchair motoring around in front of the Park office. He seemed to be interested in my being there, but when I asked him where I should check in, he held out a straight arm, pointing towards the distant horizon and moaned. I did not try to connect with any of the other Park patrons. The next morning are slightly more agile character began mowing the lawn and got closer and closer to my rig until I had to jump up and go warn him not to run over my stink cables. I did get a nod and a yeah, out of him. it was noisy and dusty. I suppose even luxury resorts have to mow the grass.

Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Quiet but no internet

Stayed one night at Onion River campground while traveling through to Maine. This is a small campground, just outside of Montpellier VT, and about 10 miles from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream! The sites are all grass, but even with a little rain overnight, we had no problem getting out. Water and electric (30 & 60 amp). There is a dump station. The owner was very friendly, and because there were few others there she said to pick any site we wanted. The big down side here is there was no internet (the server just didn’t work) snd cell coverage was spotty.

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Pretty area

Lovely area but more of a big field that offers you some hook ups. It is not a family fun campground. Lovely river running through the property but you need to go over a bridge in order to get to the campground which is ridiculously narrow and there are terrible potholes. Our 42 foot fifth wheel barely made it in.

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Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Sep. 3, 2020

Convenient to Montpelier

Campsite is clean. Water and electric hookups available. Sites are pretty close together along the rim of a large field. Not particularly pretty campground but close to Montpelier. It does the trick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Onion River Campground?

    Camping at Onion River Campground can cost between $30.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Onion River Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Onion River Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Onion River Campground?

    Onion River Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Onion River Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Onion River Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Onion River Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Onion River Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Onion River Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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