Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chittenden Brook
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2009
STATE: Vermont
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rochester
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rochester
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Rochester, VT, take State Rt. 73 west 6 miles to Forest Rt.
45. Turn left onto Rt. 45 (Chittenden Brook Rd.) and go 3.3
miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
This is a sweet little campground nestled among Sugar maples,
American beech, Yellow birch and other hardwoods in a very hilly
area. The campground is popular for mountain bikers and campers
wanting a semi-wilderness experience. The Chittenbrook Trail,
now called the Campground Loop Trail, accesses the first long
distance trail established in the United States. It is called
the Long Trail which also accesses the Appalachian Trail (AT).
The Long Trail, which inspired the AT, runs from Massachusettes
to Canada along the backbone of Vermont's mountains. Classified
as a National Recreation Trail, the Long Trail is foot only.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
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Comments:
Because of steep, rough road, trailers over 18 feet are not
allowed. But, motorhomes are not officially limited. In any
case, parking aprons are very small. RVs of any size are not
recommended in this campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wading possible in nearby brook.
HIKING
Campground Loop Trail - 1.8 miles and access to the Long Trail.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Greendale
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2009
STATE: Vermont
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Manchester
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Weston
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Weston, VT, take State Rt. 100 north 2 miles to Greendale Road
sign. Turn left onto Greendale Road (gravel) and go
approximately 3 miles to the campground on the left.
NOTE: The last 0.3 miles are along a rough dirt road and the
campground's interior road is a dead end with no turn around.
Except for pop-up tent campers, NOT recommended for RVs.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,400 ft.
NOTE: This campground came on line after the author's visit to
the Green Mountain National Forest. All information is provided
by the Manchester Ranger District Office.
This rustic campground stretches along Greendale Brook with
campsites tucked in a pleasant variety of mature hardwood trees.
These trees make this undiscovered campground a nice place for a
colorful fall camping experience. Greendale Brook can be heard
from most of the campsites. This is a small and quaint
campground with sites along a dead end road; it is best suited
for campers in pop-up trailers, pickups, or cars.
Due to the increased incidents of invasive insects and diseases,
no out-of-state firewood may be used in the Forest. Campers are
welcomed to collect dead and down wood throughout the Forest,
however.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Friday before Memorial Day through Tuesday after Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Wading is possible in Greendale Brook.
HIKING
There are no designated trails but the area's former logging
roads, as well as cross-country and snowmobile trails, are
available.
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grout Pond
VISIT DATE: 05/29/2009
STATE: Vermont
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Manchester
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: West Wardsboro
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In West Wardsboro, VT, at the intersection of State Rt. 100 and
Stratton-Arlington Rd, take Stratton-Arlington Rd (Forest Route
FH 6) west 6.6 miles to Grout Pond Recreation Area sign. Turn
left at sign and go 1.3 miles into campground.
NOTE: Stop at the campground host's cabin on the left for
campsite assignment.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,300 feet.
This campground came on-line after the author's visit to the
Green Mountain National Forest. All information was provided by
the Manchester Ranger District office.
This rustic campground offers a pleasing wilderness camping
experience in mature, mixed hardwood and along the shore of Grout
Pond. The campground is divided into two sections. The smaller
section features RV friendly campsites in an open, grass
environment. The other section has tent-only sites. Some of
these sites can be accessed via canoe across Grout Pond. Two of
the latter sites have lean-to's that can accommodate 4 to 6
people. The area is known for its fabulous hiking and is
convenient to the Appalachian Trail and Vermont's Long Trail.
The wildlife viewing for such animals as moose and beaver, is
also noteworthy.
A possible day trip is to Stratton Mountain. Another day trip
for history buffs is a quarter mile west of the Grout Pond access
road - Daniel Webster Historical Monument. At this spot on July
7, 1840, in a 300 acre clearing, more than 15,000 people gathered
at the Whig Party Convention to hear Senator Daniel Webster speak
on behalf of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, who were
running for president and vice president.
NOTE: Due to the increased incidents of invasive insects and
diseases no out-of-state firewood may be used in the Forest.
Campers are welcomed to collect dead and down wood throughout the
Forest.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge - donation requested
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 25'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a handpump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Grout Pond is 84 acres.
HIKING
Camp Loop (foot) - 0.9 miles
East Trail (foot) - 3.2 miles
Hilltop Trail (foot) - 0.8 miles
Pond Loop (foot) - 2.6 miles
West Trail (foot) - 2.8 miles
FISHING
Bullhead trout, Smallmouth bass and perch
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hapgood Pond
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2009
STATE: Vermont
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Manchester
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Manchester
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Manchester, VT., take State Rt. 11 northeast into Peru, VT.
Take Hapgood Pond Rd. 2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
between 1936 and 1938. The quaint town of Weston, about five
miles east, features a "Vermont General Store" and lots of summer
activities. Hapgood Pond is the main feature of the campground
and is very popular for canoeing/small boat activities.
An excellent place for dinner near the campground is Johnny
Seesaw's. It is located on State Rt. 11 in Peru, VT. This
classic New England Inn specializes in prime rib with excellent
veal and fish entrees.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 63'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Flush toilets and hot showers in bath house at the pond.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hapgood Pond is small with a sandy beach.
HIKING
Nature trail - 0.8 miles.
FISHING
Stocked with trout. There is a wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Moosalamoo
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995
UPDATE DATE: 4/4/2009
STATE: Vermont
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Middlebury
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ripton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Ripton, VT, take State Rt. 125 east 0.3 miles to Ripton-
Goshen Rd. (Forest Rt. 32). Turn right onto Ripton-Goshen Rd.
and go 3.2 miles to Forest Rt. 24 (rough dirt road) to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is in a pleasant stand of Sugar maple, American
beech, Yellow birch and many other hardwoods. This assortment of
trees provides ample shade and contribute to its beauty. The
campground is a good base camp for hikers. At the entrance to
the campground there is a road leading to the Voters Brook
Overlook. Drive to the Overlook and enjoy the splendid view.
Moosalamoo is an Abenaki word meaning "the moose departs" or "he
trails the moose."
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 100'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Moosalamoo Trail (2.0 miles - moderate); Keewaydin Trail; North
Branch Trail (2.3 miles - moderate) and self-guided Bird Habitats
tour.
The Long Trail, inspiration for the Appalachian Trail (AT), is
nearby.
FISHING - No
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