Fishing and paddling draw campers to Hapgood Pond, a US Forest Service campground in Peru, Vermont, where all sites sit within a short walk of the water and a one-mile trail circles the pond. Sites accommodate RVs up to 25 feet, though access roads run rough, so drivers should plan accordingly. A day-use area at the pond includes showers, and pit toilets serve the campground itself. No firewood is available on-site. Generator use from neighboring rigs has been noted by past visitors, so light sleepers should factor that in. No pets are permitted. The campground runs from late May through early October, with nightly rates between $20 and $50. Anglers and paddlers looking at places to camp near Green Mountain National Forest will find Hapgood Pond a functional base with direct water access.
Description
Overview
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.
Recreation
The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located on the south shore. Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond. Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot for Frisbee or ball games.
Facilities
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each family campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable. Each group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations.
Natural Features
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the northeastern portion of the Green Mountain National Forest, which encompasses over 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont. Hapgood Pond covers another 12 acres which is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. The Green Mountain National Forests includes three nationally designated trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The Forest also contains three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Manchester, Vermont, popular for its shops, restaurants, and other attractions, including the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is a short drive away.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHapgood Pond is located in Vermont near Peru
Directions
From Manchester, take Route 11 6 miles east and go left into Peru. Continue 2 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road.
Address
GREEN MOUNTAIN
VT
Coordinates
43.2533333 N
72.8922222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/23/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/23/26
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 7/23/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/23/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 19 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 36 min from Amherst Center, MA
