Big Deer State Park Campground
Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Nice Lean-To Sites but...

This is one of many state parks all clustered around a few bodies of water in Vermont. The campground has a mix of standard tent/rv(no hook ups) sites and lean-to shelters. Sites are relatively close to one another but have a decent amount of vegetation between them to create a little more separation. That being said, we could hear our neighbors reading Harry Potter at bedtime to their kiddo. 

Lean-tos are large enough to accommodate 2 moderately sized free-standing tents(2-4 person, depending on the style). All sites have standard fire rings and large picnic tables. The bath house is centrally located to all sites and was adequate as it relates to cleanliness and accommodations. Despite their being a ton of signage regarding mask wearing in the bathrooms, there were very few heading the request. 

I was disappointed to see trash and cigarette butts left in our fire pit from the last campers. Additionally, our lean-to did not appear to have been swept out and tidied in between parties. 

I would also say that the staff who checked us in were not super attentive or helpful. One thing to note: check in for this park happens up the road at Stillwater State Park. I would probably stay somewhere else before staying here again. But if the surrounding parks are full(common this summer), this location allowed us to still explore the area and enjoy some time outdoors.

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  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Deer State Park Campground by Sarah C., April 1, 2021