Camping
Gather Around the Campfire
Camp Out
The friendly crackle and smoky aroma of a campfire joins the calming song of loons on the lake to complement the otherwise quiet woods. Sleeping under a night sky pierced with stars, the taste of a roasted s’more, and the camaraderie that comes with evenings spent together beyond four walls combine to create the sense of wonder a camping trip offers.
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Vermont Vacation Directory
Visit the Vermont Vacation Directory to see more lodging and filter by amenity, including pet friendliness, region, or specific location using this online directory as you plan.
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Find Your Campsite
There’s a wide variety of places to camp in Vermont, from remote paddle-to sites to fully staffed campgrounds with family-friendly programming and cabins with running water.
Green Mountain National Forest
Vermont has nine Green Mountain National Forest campgrounds. These sites tend to be more rustic, providing a close-up view of Vermont’s beautiful woodlands.
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There are lots of places to set up camp under the stars in the Green Mountains. Filter by location, region, or amenity, including pet friendliness, as you plan your vacation using this directory.
Read More about Browse CampgroundsStart PlanningVermont State Parks
Thirty-nine of Vermont’s 55 beautifully maintained state parks offer staffed camping facilities, including primitive wilderness or remote-access sites, cozy lean-tos and cabins, or RV sites.
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To continue Vermont’s tradition of support for conservation, recreation, public health, and natural beauty, Vermont Parks Forever collaborates with Vermonters, park visitors, and our partners to improve the parks for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.
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Vermont Huts
Yurts and huts in Vermont can make camping and backcountry exploration more accessible and comfortable. Explore a network of huts in the Green Mountains.
In addition to camping access, many Vermont State Parks offer nature programming and boat rentals.
From Dusk til Dawn
Winter Camping
A winter camping trip offers the opportunity to see another side of Vermont’s beautiful outdoors. Make your home in the snow and bed down for the night amid the silence and serenity of the season. 39 of Vermont’s 55 state parks offer off-season camping, including during the winter. Access is free, though the maximum stay permitted is three nights.
