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CAMPGROUND NAME: Chittenden Brook

VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995

UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008

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: Hapgood Pond VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995 UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008 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: 2/27/2008 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. NOTE: Because of flood damage, campground is closed for at least the 2008 season. Check with Ranger District Office for status. 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

CAMPGROUND NAME: Red Mill VISIT DATE: 08/24/1995 UPDATE DATE: 2/27/2008 STATE: Vermont REGION: Eastern RANGER DISTRICT: Manchester NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bennington RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Bennington, Vt., take State Rt. 9 east for 10 miles to Forest Rt. 274. Turn left onto Rt. 274 and go 1 mile to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The campground, closest to Massachusettes, has two unnamed loops, separated by a wetland area where insect repellent is recommended. It is rustic and offers a near wilderness camping experience. Each site has a fire pit but no grille. Hiking trails are nearby and use old logging roads. Also nearby is the George D. Aiken Wilderness with no trails requiring good orientation skills to explore this pristine area. The town of Woodford, chartered in 1753 but not settled until the 1790s, is close by. 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): 15 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 5 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26 Total Sites: 31 Tent Pads: No Group Tent Sites: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 31 No. Grilles on Sites: 0 RV INFORMATION Hookups: None Group RV Sites: No No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Largest Parking Apron Size: 11' X 58' Comments: Most parking aprons not very level and are mixed gravel/grass. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING - No