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Onion River Campground

With 30 and 60 amp electric hookups plus water connections at each site, Onion River Campground operates as a basic stopover for RVs up to 50 feet on grass sites arranged around a large open field. The privately managed campground sits just outside Plainfield and provides dump station access for self-contained units. Road conditions include a narrow bridge with potholes that larger rigs navigate carefully.

Sites lack defined boundaries, creating an informal layout where arriving campers often select from available spots. Cell service proves spotty throughout the property, and internet connectivity remains unreliable according to visitor reports. The Onion River runs through the grounds, though campers must cross the access bridge to reach camping areas from the water feature.

"Sites are pretty close together along the rim of a large field," notes Rachel C., reflecting the campground's straightforward field-style arrangement. The facility attracts primarily older recreational vehicles and serves travelers seeking basic hookups rather than recreational programming. Lawn maintenance occurs regularly during operating hours.

The campground accepts reservations and welcomes pets during its May through October season. Rates range from $30-55 per night depending on hookup requirements. Campers planning stays should confirm site availability and prepare for limited connectivity options.

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Map & DirectionsOnion River Campground is located in Vermont near Plainfield

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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
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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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General Info

Drive Time

52 min from Burlington, VT
2 hrs 6 min from Manchester, NH
2 hrs 24 min from Glens Falls, NY
3 hrs 3 min from Lewiston, ME

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Reviews5 Camper Reviews - Onion River Campground

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Many campers appreciated the reliable hookups and friendly owner, though sites are closely spaced in a basic field setting. Several guests reported connectivity issues and maintenance noise concerns.

Christa W.

Scout

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

Butch K.

Ranger

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.

Legend

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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Cyn D.

Guide

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

Rachel C.

Guide

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do reviews say about Onion River Campground in Vermont?

Onion River Campground offers a simple camping experience near Montpelier, Vermont. The campground features grassy sites arranged around a large field, with sites positioned fairly close together. While not particularly scenic in layout, it provides a convenient base for exploring the area. The campground's proprietor is described as friendly and accommodating. Some campers note the narrow bridge access with potholes can be challenging for larger rigs. Located about 10 miles from Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory, it offers a functional place to stay when traveling through the region.

What facilities and amenities are available at Onion River Campground?

Onion River Campground provides water and electric hookups at their sites. The camping area consists of grassy sites positioned around a large field. A river runs through the property, adding a natural element to the grounds. The campground is clean and maintained, though basic in its offerings. While not extensively developed with recreational facilities, it serves as a functional base camp with essential services for overnight or short stays.

Where is Onion River Campground located and how do I find it on a map?

Onion River Campground is located just outside of Montpelier, Vermont. The campground sits approximately 10 miles from the Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory, making it a convenient base for exploring central Vermont attractions. To access the campground, you'll need to cross a narrow bridge that spans the river on the property. When planning your route, be aware that larger RVs may find this access point challenging. For precise directions, it's best to use GPS coordinates or contact the campground directly for navigation assistance.

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