The Best Camping in Vermont

You'll begin your Monroe Trail hike at approximately 1500', parking in one of three designated gravel lots along Camel's Hump Road in Duxbury. This trail is 6.8 miles round trip, and gains approximately 2583' in elevation. It is located on the east side of the mountain. Much of your hike will ...

Looking for the best view in all of Poultney, Vermont? Look no further than Lake St. Catherine Mountain. Located within Deane's Nature Preserve, this fast and easy hike tops as one of the best views and camping spots for the little time and energy needed to reach the summit. Only 30-45 minutes fr...

There are several options to reach the summit of Mount Mansfield. The Toll Road (which, appropriately, has a toll to use it), the Laura Cowles trail, the Sunset Ridge trail, Haselton Trail, the Hellbrook Trail… The most popular trail from the east side of the mountain, however, is the section o...

Located on the Ottauquechee River, Quechee State Park offers camping options right beside one of Vermont's most famous gorges—Quechee Gorge. The steel bridge that passes over the 165 ft. gorge is just one of many spectacular views in this area. Quechee State Park is on Route 4 and easily accessi...

The campground office for Branbury state park is on the opposite side of Route 53 from the pin on the map here, but the best campsites are where the pin is.  Start by going and talking to the rangers at the office, they are super friendly and very helpful for recommendations of hikes or things to...

Lake Runnemede in Paradise Park is a great 2.9 mile hike. The scenery is incredible and features a river, waterfall, and a lake. This hike is trafficked year-round, and is a popular cross country skiing and snowshoeing location in the winter. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash.

Appalachian Trail: Clarendon Gorge to Greenwall Shelter via Long Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near North Clarendon, Vermont.

The Long Trail / Monroe Skyline (Gap to Gap) is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Waitsfield, Vermont.

Appalachian Trail: Kent Pond to Green Gate Road is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Killington, Vermont.

Kettle Pond Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Marshfield, Vermont.

Appalachian Trail: Elm Street to Happy Hill Shelter is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Norwich, Vermont.