Half Moon Pond State Park, managed by Vermont State Parks and open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, centers its campground around a small, shallow pond in the Champlain Valley region near Fair Haven. Sites are separated by trees, which gives each one a degree of seclusion from neighbors, and waterfront sites allow paddlers to launch kayaks or canoes directly from camp. The pond is weedy in places, which limits fishing, but the water is swimmable and the small beach rarely gets crowded.
Water access is the defining feature here. Reviewers consistently note that waterfront sites book fast, and that the pond connects well to a broader network of nearby lakes and ponds, including Glen Lake and Bomoseen State Park Campground, which has a larger swimming area. Hikers will find trails within the park itself, plus additional routes in the surrounding area. Campers also report seeing red efts along the trails, a detail worth noting for those traveling with kids.
The campground runs clean and well-maintained. Bathhouses are modern, showers are coin-operated and hot, and firewood is kiln-dried and stored in a covered shed, which makes fire-starting straightforward even in damp conditions. As Cynthia K. notes, "quiet hours" are observed reliably. The campground is drive-in only, with a 30-foot RV limit and no hookups. Reservations are available and worth making if a waterfront site is the goal.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHalf Moon Pond State Park Campground is located in Vermont near Bomoseen
Directions
From West, East and South: Take US-4 to exit 4 VT-30 N, Take VT-30 N 7 miles, turn Left on Hortonia Rd., in 1.7 miles turn left on Black Pond Rd., Park is on left in 2.1 miles. From North: Take US-7 South to VT-30 in Middlebury. Follow VT-30 S for 21.8 miles, turn right onto Hortonia Rd. In 1.7 miles turn left onto Black Pond Rd. Park is on left at 2.1 miles.
Address
1621 Black Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
Coordinates
43.69907507 N
73.22312867 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 55 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 14 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 39 min from Albany, NY
- 2 hrs 3 min from Pittsfield, MA

















