Explore hiking trails through gorges or fish for river trout when camping near White River Junction.
Hugging the Connecticut River on the border of Vermont and New Hampshire, White River Junction treats campers to abundant water views and an array of outdoor accommodations. Find a tent or motorhome site a few minutes down the road in Quechee State Park, and enjoy amenities like flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station. A rustic one-room cabin is also available with bunk beds, an outdoor picnic table, and a grill-topped fire ring. While here, hike through the Quechee Gorge, look for feathery friends on Dewey’s Pond Trail, or reel in trout from Ottauquechee River. Cardigan Mountain State Park, 40 minutes east, features more campsites for tents and RVs. Amenities at each site include a firepit, picnic table, grill, and access to an outhouse. For more creature comforts, rent a room at the lodge with free wifi and a queen-size bed with linens. Then, have a picnic beside Welton Falls, or watch for wildlife along the West Ridge Trail that leads to the peak of Mount Cardigan.