Camping

Camping in Vermont

Discover 61 state parks offering camping in Vermont

🏕️ Camping in Vermont State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 11 months
Nightly fee $38
Max stay 21 nights at most sites; 14 nights at prime sites (Little River, Ricker Pond); 7 nights at cabins/cottages and Burton Island waterfront lean-tos
Booking system Aspira
  • Reservation fee: $8 non-refundable reservation fee per site
  • RV hookups: No RV hookups — Vermont State Park campgrounds have no electric, water, or sewer hookups (dump stations only)
  • Pets: Allowed in campgrounds/trails unless posted; leash under 10 ft or confined; current rabies vaccination required; not allowed on swim beaches/some picnic areas
  • Firewood: Out-of-state untreated firewood banned (statewide quarantine); only USDA/heat-treated, labeled firewood may enter; park firewood ~$9/bundle
  • Good to know: Major 2026 change: reservations moved to a rolling daily 11-month window (effective Feb 11, 2026); no RV hookups anywhere in the system is the key quirk.
Reserve Vermont State Park Campsites →

Official agency: Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation (Vermont State Parks)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

61 State Parks
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Vermont State Parks with Camping

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Alburgh Dunes State Park

+5 Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Allis State Park (Vermont)

Allis State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Ascutney State Park (Vermont)

Ascutney State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking

Bald Mountain
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Big Deer State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Biking
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Bomoseen State Park

+6 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Canoeing Biking
Boulder Beach State Park Vermont

Boulder Beach State Park

+3 Picnicking Bird Watching Jet Skiing
A group of people are sitting on a grassy area in a State Park near a lake.

Branbury State Park

+10 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sailing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Brighton State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Educational Programs Biking
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Burton Island State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Button Bay State Park

+9 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Hunting Sailing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site (Vermont)

Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Camels Hump State Park (Vermont)

Camels Hump State Park
Camp Plymouth State Park (Vermont)

Camp Plymouth State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Coolidge State Park (Vermont)

Coolidge State Park

+3 Waterfall Viewing RV Biking

Crystal Lake State Park

+7 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

D.A.R. State Park

+1 Ice Fishing
Emerald Lake in Vermont on a cloudy day

Emerald Lake State Park

+4 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
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Fort Dummer State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Gifford Woods State Park (Vermont)

Gifford Woods State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Canoeing Biking
The entrance to Grand Isle State Park.

Grand Isle State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Sailing RV Biking
Green River Reservoir State Park (Vermont)

Green River Reservoir State Park

+2 Paddling Canoeing
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Greensboro Reservoir State Park

+4 Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Half Moon Pond State Park (Vermont)

Half Moon Pond State Park

+7 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Hazen’s Notch State Park

+1 Hunting
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Jamaica State Park

+7 Photography Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Kettle Pond State Park (Vermont)

Kettle Pond State Park

+4 Wildlife Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Kill Kare State Park (Vermont)

Kill Kare State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Kingsland Bay State Park

+7 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
The entrance to Grand Isle State Park.

Knight Island State Park

+6 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Knight Point State Park (Vermont)

Knight Point State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking

Lake Carmi State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Elmore State Park (Vermont)

Lake Elmore State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Lake Shaftsbury State Park (Vermont)

Lake Shaftsbury State Park

+6 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking Nature

Lake St. Catherine State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Waterbury Reservoir at Little River State Park

Little River State Park

+12 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Lowell Lake State Park (Vermont)

Lowell Lake State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Maidstone State Park (Vermont)

Maidstone State Park

+3 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Paddling
Molly Stark State Park (Vermont)

Molly Stark State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking

Molly’s Falls Pond State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Mount Ascutney State Park (Vermont)

Mount Ascutney State Park
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Mount Philo State Park

+5 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Mt. Mansfield State Forest (Vermont)

Mt. Mansfield State Forest

+5 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking

New Discovery State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Niquette Bay State Park (Vermont)

Niquette Bay State Park

+5 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking

North Hero State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sailing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Quechee Gorge State Park (Vermont)

Quechee Gorge State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Quechee State Park (Vermont)

Quechee State Park

+2 Disc Golf Golfing
Ricker Pond State Park (Vermont)

Ricker Pond State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddling Biking
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Seyon Lodge State Park

+7 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Silver Lake State Park (Vermont)

Silver Lake State Park

+4 Photography Picnicking Kayaking Biking
Smugglers Notch State Park (Vermont)

Smugglers Notch State Park

Stillwater State Park

+4 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Paddling
Sweetwater Lake

Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park

+4 Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Thetford Hill State Park (Vermont)

Thetford Hill State Park

+1 Winter Sports
Townshend State Park (Vermont)

Townshend State Park

+2 Picnicking Bird Watching
Underhill State Park (Vermont)

Underhill State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling Biking
Waterbury Center State Park (Vermont)

Waterbury Center State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Wilgus State Park (Vermont)

Wilgus State Park

+4 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

Woodford State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Woods Island State Park

+4 Wildlife Watching Stargazing Kayaking Canoeing

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❓ Camping in Vermont — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Vermont state park campsites?

You can reserve Vermont state park campsites 11 months in advance via Aspira. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Vermont state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Vermont state parks typically run $38, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Vermont state park campground?

The maximum stay is 21 nights at most sites; 14 nights at prime sites (Little River, Ricker Pond); 7 nights at cabins/cottages and Burton Island waterfront lean-tos. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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