Campground List
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
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