Free dispersed camping along the Mad River draws campers to this small roadside area wedged between Vermont Route 100 and the water. Austin Brook offers 4-5 sites with grassy and rocky terrain, positioned just south of the Warren Falls trailhead and north of Forest Road 25. The compact layout includes four fire rings and three picnic tables, with Thomas and James S. noting that sites "all have river access."
The cul-de-sac arrangement provides decent turnaround space for vehicles, though finding level ground can prove challenging on some spots. Three portable toilets serve the area, while the Mad River flows directly alongside the camping sites. The location puts campers within walking distance of Warren Falls swimming hole and provides access to hiking, biking, and equestrian trails throughout the surrounding forest. Cell service remains minimal according to recent visitors.
Road access makes this spot popular with both drive-in and walk-in campers, and sites fill up quickly during peak seasons. The proximity to campgrounds near Warren and the Lincoln Gap Road creates a convenient base for exploring Vermont's recreational opportunities. No reservations are required, and no posted regulations govern use of this National Forest area, operating on a first-come, first-served basis for campers seeking riverside access without fees.
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Map & DirectionsAustin Brook is located in Vermont near Warren
Coordinates
44.10363752 N
72.860772 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/9/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/9/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/27/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/9/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/27/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 50 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 56 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 10 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 40 min from Albany, NY
