Luxury lakeside camping in Vermont
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Woodbury Meadows
6 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · East Calais, VT
We live on 52 wooded acres in a natural area surrounded by lakes and ponds just 14 miles north of Montpelier VT. We are located on the Green Mountain Gravel Growler bike packing trail and have lots of hiking , biking, boating and swimming opportunities nearby. Our amenity's include a bath house with two flush toilets and a hot shower! We also now have a washer and dryer available for our campers. We have one 30 amp RV site with full hook ups and 4 tent/small RV non electric sites. We are 100% solar powered and have good WIFI but no cell service. We cater to small quiet groups who can enjoy our peaceful setting. If your are bike packing and our sites are booked just text or stop in we will accommodate you.
We are a family friendly, non smoking campground. We are open early May till late October. Pets on leashes are OK. Quiet time is all the time :~). 12 and under free, no Generators.
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Art and Health Chill Camping
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Cabot, VT
Spring is in the air...and will burst forth momentarily. Its Vt right!! The buds are unfurling and earth worms coming to seek the sun. Dandylions blanket the landscapes.
For those wanting to be creative or explore a new art
Medium the art studio has many supplies and i offer pottery classes to a group or individuals.
Roam around the Sacred Geometry Gardens, all connected by pollinator fields of flowers and mowed walking paths.
There are veggies for sale from the hoophouse fresh eggs and medicinal herbs salves and teas.
Sauna is beautiful cedar shaped like a bee hive. hu -um is a beautiful new rock sauna stove. New benches and 1 way glass door.
Massages vary from hot stone to medical scar removeal. CBD oils.. Herbs.. Maple salt scrub....you know!
The variety of camping options are sure to suit your fancy from swinging in a hammock, to tenting around huge pines. There are open meadows of wild flowers to being tucked into a cozy alcove of ferns next to the woods.
Some sites can fit up to 3 tents for a group.
Most sites have a fire pit lots of wood branches to burn and campwood is also available.
Some sites have tables and benches. Some have electric.
The cabin and vintage camper are also available.
Tiny house also fully equipted for your arrival.
Once here at Back Roads Farm your adventure begins. If your up for music and a night out the Den Hardware store offers music and craft beer. There are resturants and venues within 20 miles. The Village store 2 miles away. Or sink in and lite a fire.
Spend the day riding your bike or the Vt Rail Trail , or explore all the walking paths throughout Cabot. Enjoy the view of the Green Mt range to them west... Amazing Camels hump and Mt Mansfield views. To the East the White Mountains.
There are many events planned here this summer from the Cabot Arts Festival, and 4th of July parade, Manifestus music fest as well as Ride the Ridges and other pop up events .
The sauna is an extra charge but oh so worth it. Pottery classe,, yoga space and fresh greens from the greenhouse await. To top off the weekend enjoy a hot stone massage!
(Urban Farm Road) Urban Rd, is named after the original owner of this farm and surrounding land.
The original barn burned, although they saved the milk house where my art gallery currently is . The barn has been rebuilt, which is a meeting place. And pottery studio. We also have 100 ft hoop house.
After a long day of canoeing Joe's Pond, hiking to the top of Mt Mansfield, or riding the ridges around Cabot you will be glad to arrive and relax. You will find a peaceful, private camp sites. Each with a fire pit, flat ground for your tent or trees to hang your hammock .
There are also sites for a RV or "glamping."
A few sites are large enough to accommodate 3 tents for a group gathering.
I am now offering a shower and flush toilet.
Unique offerings include a health component from meditation classes to sauna and masssage.The pottery studio is available for classes or private lessons including Raku firings. Singing Bowls and tunning forks are available on massage or outside. Movement classes are also available in the barn, in the fields or in the Flower of Life meditation garden and labyrinth.
The outside garden and 100 ft hoop house is filled with organic vegetables and edible flowers for your enjoyment. The Herb Barn is for drying flowers and creating tinctures and ointments. The Art Gallery in the old milk house is filled with pottery and art work.
Bring your easel and paint brushes, learn a new craft, or relax in the sauna. Bike trails are being established throughout Cabot, right out the front door. There are ponds for swimming within a few miles., There are many options for water sports minutes away at Joe's Pond, and many others. The rail trails are less than 10 minutes. Organic beef, raw milk and fresh eggs are around the corner at Molly Brook Farm. Maple Sugar at Goodrich's and fresh blueberries and veggies at Blossoms and Berries, as well as Burtt's Apples and of course Cabot cheese
The land is diverse with large open meadows to fields to quiet pine forest.
As you walk the tree line you will find old farm implements, old bottles and even an old Ford coop. I would love to restore and use them on the farm.
The land is on the crest of the ridge looking East to Danville and the White Mts, and a few feet to the West the entire Green Mts splay before you. The water tastes wonderful, and bubbles up here and there on the property.
Our neighbors who also offer camping have sheep, to berries... I offer the healing arts, massage, scar release, the sauna, and other art learning experiences.
Please call for arts schedule.
* Ps please do not say you will arrive at 5 and show up after dark!
Respect goes both ways.
I appreciate great campers who pick up and discard their pets poop and respects my time a well. Ps no smoking cigarettes on the property.
Thank you to all my great campers! And blessings to those few bad apples!
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Bold Paths Retreat land
3 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Strafford, VT
I have been sharing this magical land for 24 years.
We have field and forest, year round creek, hiking trails, outfitting for cross country skiing, kayaking and canoeing, along with rentals and instruction.
There are two yurts and a tiny house on our off grid land. 3 season water to structures, carry in winter from main house. Wood heat. Wifi.
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Bent Apple Farm
7 sites · Lodging100 acres · Londonderry, VT
Often described as being the most relaxing, romantic, dreamy and unique farm you'll ever stay in!!! Bent apple farm is natures perfect scape, thanks to my husband and I efforts to create a sanctuary to share with others. From apple trees, beautiful pond and a rustic cabins. Our farm is at the edge of VT natural forest, with often gifts us the visit of wild deers, moose and turkeys.
Our property has 5 cabins total that give a small little village feel to it, but spaced enough that each has its privacy. This quiet piece of heaven is our little treasure, built and cared by us to share with you.
Instagram: @bentapplefarm
You’ll need 4x4 car in the winter time.
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Pure Bliss Kingdom
2 sites · Lodging10 acres · Greensboro Bend, VT
Pure Bliss kingdom is 10 acres of private land in the north east kingdom!! It is boardered by 2500 acres of Steam Mill Brook wildlife management!! This property is 8 min drive to Joes Pond with free public beach and has a food truck all summer!! Behind the property is Cheever Falls a beautiful 5 minute drive and walk to the falls!! It is 20 minutes to Caspian lake with free public beach and boast some amazing fishing !! Both Joes Pond and Caspian have free boat launches!! This property is 15 minutes to The center of Hardwick and 35 minutes to Burke mountain, which has some of the best mountain biking in the state!! As you can see there is an abundance of outdoor activities!! Most just minutes away!! This property is a true gem in the North East Kingdom that is breathtaking and will not disappoint!!!
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Little Sister's Campsite
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Newport, VT
As private as private gets but only 6 miles to Newport Vt. There is a creek and a one acre pond (20 feet deep). It is all mixed hard and softwoods. It has some magnificent old growth trees 100 foot tall. There is a good rd that my friend has used with his Lincoln. Most any vehicle (car or Pickup)can get to the site. It gets a little tricky if you are pulling a trailer. A small one is OK but a large one - not so much....... The rd goes 1/2 mile to the rear of the land. Moose, deer and other critters visit too. We live 1/2 mile away from where you enter the woodlot. Our house is on Brownington Pond (200+ acres) & campers can use this site for swimming, boating & fishing. For more info call 863220 5881 Excellent drinking water is available from the hose at our house.
Fires are allowed and we supply the firewood at no extra charge.
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Forest Echo Cabins
3 sites · Lodging360 acres · Mt. Holly, VT
Rustic and Comfortable Cabins. No power lines cross our property. We have no blaring screens to distract us from the sound of the wind in the leaves or to call us back to the whirl of modern life. But that does not mean we are without any comforts.
Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, hot and cold running spring water, indoor bathroom, and overhead LP gas lamps. Nestled in the forest at meadow's edge, Cold Spring Cabin has an outdoor shower and indoor tub. Perched on a hill near the Farm Pond, Ripley Hill Cabin has an indoor shower and tub.
The cabins are rustic, but clean and airy. The luxuries at Forest Echo Farm are not inside the cabins; they are found in the light that fills the forest in late afternoon, the silence of an evening canoe and the moonlit sparkle of dewdrops at midnight. Forest Echo Farm includes 360 acres, extensive shore to a 26-acre protected pond, numerous trails, and half a mountain.
The Farm Pond offers a refreshing ‘dip’ to cool off. A hike from each cabin leads to Tiny Pond, an unspoiled lake where canoe, kayak and raft are available for shared use. Hiking trails are on the property. In addition to local trails, the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail are nearby.
The surrounding area is chock full of restaurants, antique stores, country stores, bakeries, farm stands, farmers markets, general shopping, historic sites, hiking, swimming holes and scenic drives.
Preserving and Sharing the Land.
Forest Echo Farm is owned by a cooperative group of families and individuals who are committed to the values of simple living and the preservation of our environment. Forest Echo cabins offer a relaxing retreat where you can unplug and reconnect.
The Forest Echo Farm community is dedicated to preserving our land, maintaining a balance between our human presence and the natural character of the forest, lakes, and mountains. Through the Vermont Land Trust, we have set aside 80% of our land to ensure that it will never be developed.
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Bluebird Cottage
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Saint Albans, VT
Come unwind at our charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled in our sugarwoods along the tranquil shores of Lake Champlain, in Georgia, VT. On a half acre, this quiet, cozy retreat offers the perfect relaxing getaway, just a short walk from our shared beach access. Enjoy the serenity of the lake, while being only 20 minutes from the historic town of St. Albans and 30 minutes from the vibrant city of Burlington. For nature lovers, a scenic one-hour drive through Smugglers’ Notch will take you to the picturesque village of Stowe. The cottage is fully furnished with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, making it the ideal home away from home.
The location is also perfect for foliage season, offering stunning views of the vibrant autumn colors as you explore the many nearby trails and scenic drives.
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Lakefront Cabin
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Eden Mills, VT
Lake front cabin on pristine Lake Eden with over 135 feet of private lake shore all for yourselves! The water has a gradual slope for those looking to swim and play. We provide kayaks, a canoe, and water toys for you to use. This summer cabin is at the end of a private drive filled with lots of rustic charm and basic amenities. The wrap around screen porch is the jewel of the house.
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Beforest Gardens
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Sharon, VT
Home to a nascent food forest, this ecological mini-farm in the mountains of Vermont has the benefit of being both rural and easy to get to. There are bountiful opportunities for enjoyment in so many nearby activities whether they be hiking, snow sports, swimming, tubing down the White River, or sampling some of the fine food in this area! You will find all of these options at your fingertips in our special guidebook from your hosts when you check in. Welcome!Learn more about this land:At the base of Quimby Mountain in the tiny town of Sharon, Vermont stands a sweet storybook cottage at the edge of a small wildlife pond. The Upper Valley area between New Hampshire and Vermont is bursting with opportunities for exploration! Come and taste the delights that our ecological mini-farm have in store. Picnic in the pasture with our sheep, snowshoe or drink tea by the fire in winter, and try some fresh eggs from our very own chicken flock.
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Luxury lakeside camping in Vermont guide
Overview
Known for its colorful fall foliage, wilderness lakes, and scenic camping areas, Vermont is an outdoor lover's playground. From camping, hiking, fishing, and boating in summer to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing in winter, the state has something for every kind of adventure traveler. Here you'll find over 50 state parks, a vast network of trails including portions of the Appalachian Trail, and 400,000 acres of protected lands in the Green Mountain National Forest. Choose from hundreds of camping sites to pitch a tent, park an RV, or book a backcountry cabin.
Where to go
Lake Champlain
Often referred to as the sixth Great Lake, Lake Champlain is a huge freshwater lake flanked by the Green Mountains and the Adriondacks. Nearly half of the lake is in Vermont, parts of it are also in New York and Quebec, and it's known for boating, sea kayaking, swimming, and an array of camping experiences. Campers will find a variety of options near Lake Champlain from RV sites with full hookups and dump stations, and glamping sites near Burlington and St. Alban, to state parks with tent sites right on the lakeshore of Grand Isle and Burton Island.
The Northeast Kingdom
The northeast corner of Vermont is the state's wildest and most remote region, filled with world-class mountain biking trails and challenging hiking trails. Several state parks dot the area, including some with the northeast's most charming campgrounds: Brighton State Park, where you'll find lakeside camping and waterfront cabins, and Maidstone State Park, a favorite among fishermen.
Green Mountain National Forest
Featuring rolling hills of dense forest and some of the best fall foliage shows in the northeast, Green Mountain National Forest is one of Vermont's top outdoor destinations. Hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing weave through the Green Mountains along with nearly a dozen national forest campgrounds and day-use areas.
When to go
Summer is the best time for camping, hiking, kayaking, and paddling in Vermont. Most Vermont state parks are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, although some parks are open through the second Monday in October and others open earlier and stay open later. Fall is especially lovely, when the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow—catch the show in late September in the northern part of the state or mid-October in the south. Ski season typically runs from December through March.
Know before you go
- Vermont State Park reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Reservations can be made online, by calling the state park's reservations center, or by calling the park directly (during open season).
- Many Vermont State Parks have "lean-to" campsites featuring a 3-sided structure that can shelter campers from wind and help keep gear dry. Some campers set up tents inside the lean-to, and others just use it for cooking and staying dry.
- Some Green Mountain National Forest and Groton State Forest campgrounds can be reserved ahead of time online. Plenty of first-come, first-served campsites are also available.
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