Reservations are available and recommended at North Beach Campground, a municipally operated site in Burlington, Vermont, running from May 1 through October 15 with nightly rates from $37 to $100. The campground sits directly along the Island Line bike and walking trail, with Lake Champlain's North Beach a short walk from most sites. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections are on-site, along with showers, a dump station, and WiFi, making it a functional base for RV travelers as well as tent campers.
Site selection matters here. Reviewers consistently point to sites 90 through 108 as the most spacious, with tree cover and room between neighbors. Sites 1 through 16 and 113 through 119 run noticeably closer together, with less privacy and little overhead canopy. "Overall the site was very level with good water pressure," notes Craig F., who also found the tent sites "spacious, level, and not located in some obscure location." The campground is active and social rather than quiet. Noise from neighboring RVs and road traffic is a recurring mention, and at least one reviewer suggests earplugs for light sleepers.
The location is the primary draw. Campers can walk or bike into downtown Burlington in roughly 20 to 30 minutes along the paved lakefront path, and the trail also connects to a causeway over Lake Champlain with a bike ferry option. The beach itself has lifeguards, a snack bar, and a patio bar. Sightlines across the lake face the Adirondacks. Those exploring places to camp near Burlington will find this one of the few options with direct lakefront trail access.
A few practical notes for late-season visitors: the bathhouse is vented but unheated, making October stays chilly, and Deborah W. found that "hot water is just warm." The firewood sold at the camp office has drawn complaints about quality. Campers with larger rigs should note a low tunnel on the route to the beach, which restricts roof-mounted equipment. Malletts Bay Campground to the north is an alternative for those wanting more separation from an urban setting.
North Beach works best for campers who want quick access to a city, a bike trail, and a lake beach, and who are comfortable with a lively, close-quarters atmosphere.
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Map & DirectionsNorth Beach Campground is located in Vermont near Burlington
Directions
From jct I-89 (exit 14W) & US 2: Go 1-3/4 mi W on Main St, then 1/2 mi N on Battery St, then 100 yds W on Sherman St, then 1-1/4 mi N on North Ave.
Address
60 Institute Rd
Burlington, VT 05401
Coordinates
44.49477669 N
73.235847 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/15/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 17 usersLast on 8/15/26
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
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 5 min from Burlington, VT
- 2 hrs 6 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 49 min from Albany, NY
- 4 hrs 9 min from Watertown, NY












































