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Ve2020 Complimentaryrmont CAMPGROUND GUIDE CampVermont.com VermontVacation.com INSIDE: Private and State Campgrounds, Cabins, Cottages and RV Unit Rental Information Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT VT DENNIS CURRAN Explore all Vermont , STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM has to offer this summer Vermont Green Vermont is fortunate to have a wide variety of Pantone® (PMS) 356 Uncoated “ENTER AT Pantone® (PMS) 349 Coated campgrounds that offer something for everyone, CMYK Process: from the most rustic experience to the resort feel Uncoated = 95C/0M/100Y/27K with all the bells and whistles, including many Coated = 100C/0M/91Y/42K YOUR OWN campgrounds with rental RVs, cottages or cabins. RGB Process: Uncoated = 0R/133G/63B Our member campgrounds are throughout the Coated = 0R/112G/60B state - you’ll find one that’s close to scenic hiking, REWARD.” challenging biking or a quiet pond for a relaxing kayak excursion. Take a drive on Vermont’s byways to visit our covered bridges, waterfalls and quintessential New England towns. Join us for a weekend, a week or the whole summer. Visit our website www.campvermont.com or email us at [email protected]. — Ken Manning, VCA President Order free visitor info! MAKE YOUR MOVE. Complimentary Official Summer/Fall Vacation Guide 2020 SAMPLE VERMONT WITH A WEEKEND. Stayin' in the City: Vermont Style See Vermont Through the Eyes of a Writer Call 1-800-Vermont or visit the Stay & Play Directory@ Connecting potential residents with community VermontVacation.com leaders and resources to make a move to Vermont. Coated LEARN MORE & SIGN UP @ 30C 0M 100Y 10K WWW.VERMONTVACATION.COM/STAY-TO-STAY 100C 88M 0Y 14K www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT 1 www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT CONTENTS The small state of Vermont State Historic Sites in Vermont boasts a rich and rewarding Northern Vermont . 4 www.HistoricSites.Vermont.gov historical heritage. Today, that history is well preserved in an State Parks . 5 The Vermont Campground Association exceptional collectionVermont Grofeen state brings you this guide as your resource to help Private Campgrounds . 6-10 plan your camping trip to Vermont. We hope historic sites spanningPantone® the (PMS) 356 Uncoated that you take home cherished memories and Pantone® (PMS) 349 Coated length of the state. Ranging return many times to our beautiful state. CMYK Process: Central Vermont . 20 from prehistoric encampments,Uncoated = 95C/0M/100Y/27K PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS provide a diverse to pivotal RevolutionaryCoated = 100C/0M/91Y/42K War range of camping facilities and settings. State Parks . 21 RGB Process: They are listed on the map on pages 16-17 sites, to the homesteadsUncoated = 0R/133G/63B of U.S. and color coded by region in the blue box. Coated = 0R/112G/60B Private Campgrounds . 22-25 Presidents, Vermont’s historic Vermont’s STATE PARK CAMPGROUNDS sites chronicle the development AND DAY USE AREAS pride themselves of a state, its people, and the na- Southern Vermont . 28 in preserving the beauty and character of each park by offering “camping in as natural CALVIN COOLIDGE HOMESTEAD tion around it. State Parks . 29 a setting as possible.” They do not have KAREN PIKE, STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM RV hook-ups at their campsites. However, Private Campgrounds . 30 dumping stations are available and RV’s are welcome. They are listed on the map on NORTHERN VERMONT pages 16-17 and color coded by region in President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site, Fairfield Map of Vermont . 16-17 the green box. RATES AND POLICIES: Rates, refunds and CENTRAL VERMONT operational policies are determined by Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison Private Campground individual campgrounds. Please check details at the time of registration. Contact Eureka Schoolhouse and Baltimore Covered Bridge, Springfield Amenities Chart . 18-19 the individual campground to get answers Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Hubbardton for any questions that you may have regarding that particular campground. Senator Justin Smith Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford Cabins, Cottages, Room, and RV Rental VISITOR FEES: Most of our campgrounds Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell charge for visitors, especially on holiday Units at Private Campgrounds . 32 weekends, when their facilities are already Old Constitution House State Historic Site, Windsor maximized. They understand that you may President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth want to invite friends and family to share Cabin and Cottage Rentals at your experiences of camping in Vermont. Our SOUTHERN VERMONT park owners realize that these visitors may State Campgrounds . 32 be our next camping guests. Owners strive Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site, Bennington to provide the best camping experience for SENATOR JUSTIN SMITH MORRILL HOMESTEAD their guests and visitors at a reasonable cost. In order to do so, campgrounds may charge STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM your visitors a fee to use the pools, restrooms, www.CampVermont.com and other facilities. VCA appreciates your understanding, and suggests that you Visit Vermont virtually at www .VermontVacation .com contact the individual campground for their visitor fees. or call 1-800-VERMONT (1-800-837-6668) The Vermont Campground Guide is published annually Being listed, or having an advertisement in the by the Vermont Campground Association in partnership with Vermont Campground Guide does not imply the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing or suggest that the Vermont Campground Association Inc. or its officers, endorse or sanction Vermont Campground Association the companies or individuals being listed or 32 Main Street, #368, Montpelier, VT 05602 advertised. VCA annually visits but does not Email: [email protected] inspect member campgrounds. The VCA was established for marketing purposes; it has no Graphic Design: Vermont Sports Magazine regulatory authority over its members, advertisers, CHIMNEY POINT Cover photo: Lake Dunmore, Salisbury; by Angelo Lynn or the rates, policies, or practices under which OLD CONSTITUTION HOUSE 1/2020 100M; Printed at Quad/Graphics, Leominster, Mass. individual campgrounds may operate. STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM 2 Vermont Campground Guide 2020 www.campvermont.com www.VermontVacation.com 1-800-VERMONT 3 Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds Northern Vermont Private Campgrounds VT VT State Park Campgrounds and Day Use Areas in Northern Vermont State Parks in the northern region offer a truly diverse experience, from some of Vermont’s most wild lands in the Northeast Kingdom to the coastal experience of beaches, dunes and fresh water swimming in the Champlain Islands. Or choose North NORTHERN Central Vermont and you’ll be in the heart of the Green Mountains. See the map on pages 16-17 for state park locations. s = campground b = day use area 1 ALBURG DUNEs b Alburg 802-796-4170 2 BIG DEER s VERMONT Groton 802-584-3822 AND ITS MANY BYWAYS 3 BOULDER BEACH b Groton 802-584-3823 4 BURTON ISLAND s b St. Albans Bay 802-524-6353 5 BRighton s b Island Pond 802-723-4360 6 b LAKE WILLOUGHBY CRYSTAL LAKE Barton 802-525-6205 DENNIS CURRAN, STATE OF VERMONT/toURISM 7 ELMORE s b Lake Elmore 802-888-2982 ermont’s northern region encompasses The Lake Champlain Byway runs along a beautiful 8 GRAND ISLE s Grand Isle 802-372-4300 a bit of everything that Vermont has section of waterfront and through the Champlain 9 GREEN RIVER RESERvoiR s b to offer. From the mountain ranges to Islands. If you like to bike, the Island Line Trail will Hyde Park 802-888-1349 bk s the largest lake in the state to forests take you along Burlington’s Bike Path and through KETTLE POND Marshfield 802-426-3042 andV farming along the Champlain Valley. Spend the Colchester-South Hero Causeway. You can decide bl KILL KARE b time at local wineries and breweries, visit our to bring your own bike or rent from a local shop St. Albans 802-524-6021 bm KNIGHT ISLAND s many museums and learn about Vermont’s rich like Local Motion located directly on the Burlington St. Albans Bay 802-343-7236 history, or relax on the shores of our many lakes Waterfront. You can also decide to take your bike on bn KNIGHT Point b North Hero 802-372-8389 and waterways. You won’t be wondering how to the ferry which crosses Lake Champlain over to New MAIDSTONE STATE PARK bo LAKE CARMI s b spend your time, but where you want to spend it. York State, or take your bike on the train from Essex LAURA GREENWOOD, VT DEPArtment OF FORESTS, PARKS & RECREATION Enosburg Falls 802-933-8383 Junction or Saint Albans and head south for day bp MAIDSTONE s b The Connecticut River Byway runs the entire length of the state along Guildhall 802-676-3930 The Northeast Kingdom is nestled in quiet silence biking in some of our other regions. Amtrak runs a bq NEW DISCOVERY s b as you meander the quaint, scenic byways and daily schedule which heads south in the morning and the New Hampshire border. If you are seeking a tranquil stay, and water Marshfield 802-426-3042 br b back roads for fantastic vistas. There are four scenic north in the evening with perfect timing for a visit, is a preference, we suggest Island Pond and the Maidstone Lake area. NIQUETTE BAY Colchester 802-893-5210 byways in the northern area of Vermont. They are the lunch and a ride. Maidstone Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by the Vermont mountains bs NORTH HERo b Northeast Kingdom Byway, the Lake Champlain Byway, and includes Maidstone State Park where tenting and cabin sites are North Hero 802-372-8727 bt s offered. If you don’t mind being awoken by loons singing their nightly RICKER POND the Connecticut River Byway and a tip of the Green Take a ride north on Route 108 through Smugglers’ Groton 802-584-3821 Mountain Byway which ends just north of Stowe.