Underhill State Park Campground, near Underhill, Vermont, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some creature comforts. With clean facilities and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s a great base for hiking and exploring the nearby mountains.

The campground offers well-spaced sites that provide a sense of privacy, thanks to the surrounding trees. Campers have noted the convenience of accessible bathrooms and the overall cleanliness of the area, making it a comfortable place to unwind after a day of adventure. One visitor mentioned, “Quiet hours were definitely observed,” which adds to the serene experience.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the campground is just a short hike from the main trail leading to Mount Mansfield, making it easy to hit the trails. Plus, the sound of a nearby stream adds to the tranquil ambiance, perfect for those who enjoy the soothing sounds of nature. Campers have also appreciated the availability of firewood and picnic tables, ideal for evening gatherings around the campfire.

If you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle, Underhill State Park Campground is a solid choice. With its friendly staff and beautiful surroundings, it’s no wonder visitors keep coming back for more.

Underhill is within Vermont's 39,837-acre Mt. Mansfield State Forest. On the headwaters of the Brown's River, at about 2,000 feet elevation, the park lies on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mt. Mansfield, the state's highest peak. Just over the summit ridge is the Stowe ski area, one of North America's original ski resorts.

The elevation and corresponding exposure to harsh climatic conditions have resulted in some relatively unusual vegetation types along the mountain's summit ridge. The low, stunted-plants found in the alpine tundra near the summit, very rare in New England, are more typical of types found on broad expanses of Arctic tundra a thousand miles farther north. These plants are fragile (if you hike to the summit, please stay on marked trails).

The park is probably best known for its hiking. There are four trails to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield from Underhill State Park. Walking up the gated road from the park headquarters, the trails begin branching off shortly above the group camp area. The Sunset Ridge Trail, 3 miles to the summit, is the most popular. Vermont’s Long Trail traverses the summit ridge and, with several trails from the other side of the mountain, many loops are possible. Hiking information and trail maps are available at the park headquarters.

Facilities / Amenities
The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables
The CCC-built pavilion has a fireplace and picnic tables
The upper camp area, about 3/4 of a mile above the ranger station, has 7 lean-to sites and 2 tent sites, pit toilets, and is reserved for organized group-use. In the lower camp area, around the contact station, are 11 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites. There is cold water and flush toilets in the restrooms, but there are no showers.

Access to all campsites requires a short walk. Campsites are not accessible by vehicle.

The park also has a CCC-built sheltered tentsite tentsite that can be rented for up to a maximum of 8 people. The site comes with a picnic table and the shelter fireplace is to be used in lieu of a fire ring. Additionally, there are 2 standing grills adjacent to the shelter. The sheltered tentsite is $51 per night plus the $8 reservation fee.

Off-season access: The park gate remains open after park closes until the first snowfall. Once it snows, the gate is closed until there is sufficient snowfall to ski into the park, then it is reopened until spring melt.

Underhill State Park Campground

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Underhill Center

The Best Camping Near Underhill Center, Vermont

Very primitive and quiet campground. Great staff and campsites. No shower but one of the best weeks I had camping in a while. Will definitely go back this year.

Amazing

-Campground review-
What can i say about this lovely state park campground? Totally beautiful, private spots, pit toilets and a night sky to die for! The rangers are extremely helpful and very friendly. The sites are pretty well priced- all they had left for us were Lean-to sites which were 27/night. No complaints here! We set our tent right up in the Lean-to and enjoyed the quiet. We stayed in the group site because everything else was packed. They ask that you limit your driving on the path to the site- so we were sure to go into town to get all we needed before we settled into camp- which wasnt hard to do. A 40 minute drive brings you to Stowe, which has breweries, places to grab food and some awesome rock climbing spots! A short walk from the group campsite takes you straight to various (amazing!) hiking trails. 

This place had everything we could have wanted for our weekend spent in Vermont. Highly recommend it!!

-MOUNTAIN HOUSE RANGER REVIEW-
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Mountain House Review at Underhill State Park

Nice comfortable campground with lean tos close to mount Mansfield 

Nice campground

This is the best of car camping - you get the feel of really being out in the woods, with your car a short distance away. They provide wheelbarrows for easy moving of your stuff, and the campsites are super clean and well organized. We stayed at campsite 6 and loved waking up to the sound of the stream down the embankment. We’d definitely stay here again!

Ideal!

The campground is in a perfect spot. About a .3 mile hike to the main trail to climb the mountain. The camp sites are nice but a little close together. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked

Very nice campground 

Spent a few nights here as a base camp while hiking some of the mountains in the area.  Camp spots were far enough away from one another, trees helped with privacy, and the tent site had a great area to setup the tent.  

Facilities were accessible and clean.  Quiet hours were definitely observed.  Easily one of the best camp sites I’ve stayed at. 

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