New Discovery State Park Campground, near Marshfield, Vermont, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some solid amenities. With a mix of tent and RV sites, you’ll find plenty of options to set up camp, whether you prefer a grassy area or a more secluded spot among the trees.

The campground boasts direct access to hiking trails and nearby water activities, including kayaking and canoeing, which visitors rave about. As one camper noted, “There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate.” Facilities include drinking water and a dump station, though be prepared for some quirks with the water spigots. 

For those who enjoy a rustic experience, the lean-to sites are a hit, offering a unique way to camp. You might even spot some wildlife—though the moose can be elusive, bears are known to roam the area, so keep your food secure. The campground also features fun touches like a book exchange library and charming gnome habitats, adding a bit of whimsy to your stay.

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with plenty of outdoor activities, New Discovery State Park Campground is a solid choice. Just remember to bring your quarters for the showers and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

New Discovery State Park Campground

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we had the most perfect spot in a private site  on osmore pond that was accessible only by canoe! quiet, serene. beautiful! can’t wait to go back!

secluded in the woods! 

I camped at New Discovery this weekend, the sites are well separated and private. The grounds are beautiful and well situated to enjoy Groton State Forest.  My complaint is in regards to the maintenance of the facilities.  The Women’s bathroom ran out of toilet paper and was never replaced.  More upsetting was that the soap container was empty all weekend.  At a time like this hand washing is more important than ever!  It was very disappointing!

Great site, poorly maintained facilities 

Awesome state park. Right along a long rail trail where you can put in many miles and not even know it. Swimming and boating is a short ride in a couple different directions, Osmore pond, Kettle pond, or Ricker pond. We stayed at the Eagle leanto and is perfect for hanging multiple hammocks. Close enough to the bathrooms too. There were squirrels that would spend lots of time throughout the day sending loose the green pine cones and then come down and chew them up. Pretty entertaining except for when they drop them on your tarps. 

Great area

This state park has a little bit of everything. There are sites with electric hookups as well as some without. Some sites are in the middle of a grassy field while others are tucked in the trees. Site size various pretty vastly as you travel through the campground. There are two main loops, one is more secluded and spaced out than the other. The campground loops have bath houses, complete with coin operated showers. Park staff were attentive and restrooms were being cleaned with frequency. 

  

There are more remote walk-in shelters on the Osmore Pond, located within New Discovery State Park. The shelters are rustic, have shared outhouses between a few sites, fire pits and small picnic tables. The remote sites are spaced nicely around the pond along a hiking trail that skirts the perimeter. The walk from the parking area to the shelters varies, depending what side of the pond you are camping on. If bringing a full-sized cooler(or other large/luxury car camping items) be sure you are heading to a site closer to the parking area. It would be a challenge to get some of those larger, heavier items to sites across the pond from the parking lot.

Interesting State Park 

 There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers. Camp fees are $28/night, plus $5/day per adult for state park fees. 

  

There is a dump station and drinking water on site, but the spigots for the water are not threaded. We tried our water bandit, with messy wet results. (Apparently you can’t use those if the other end of the hose is pressurized.) Luckily, we found we could unscrew the head of the hose at the dump station and had no problem filling our tank with potable water. 

  

Each site is so different and may or may not fit an RV. Some sites are so sloped I don’t even know how a car would camp there. Some sites are out in the open grass where you just find a spot within the site that works for you. We saw fresh moose poop on a hike but sadly no moose or other wildlife. There are bears around the area though so please be bear smart when camping here. 

  

Showers are something like $1 for 8 minutes, quarters only. The lean-to sites are really cool, and if I was tent camping I think they’d be so fun to sleep in. They have food compost bins here, but the rangers keep forgetting to unlock the bin, so you just have to ask them. There’s also a book exchange library and adorable little gnome habitats set up in the campground. We had a pleasant stay here.

Lovely, friendly campground.

This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.

There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

Not much cell service, but some in places.

Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.

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