Camping in Vermont allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
North Vermont is known for its lakes, islands, farms, mountains, and frontier adventures. A center of outdoor recreation is Lake Champlain, home to Burlington and the Lake Champlain Islands. Lake Champlain is Vermont's largest lake, but is only one of many lakes, rivers and creeks in the region that offers excellent outdoor kayaking, boating, swimming and fishing. Burlington, the state's largest city, is located on the eastern shore of the lake and offers the collections of the University of Vermont Robert Hull Fleming Museum and the lake activities & tours around the Burlington Community Boathouse. To the north, the Lake Champlain Islands is the summer home of the world-famous Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions. To the south you can explore the sprawling grounds of historic Shelburne Farms and the art & culture exhibits of the Shelburne Museum Take the Long Trail to the state's highest point on Mount Mansfield near Stowe. Enjoy year-round skiing, plus golf, shopping and dining in Jay's Peak and Burke Mountain. The arts thrive amidst the pristine lakes and rural landscape of the Northeast Kingdom, which includes the city of Newport and the community of St. Johnsbury. Newport offers the recreation on and around large, beautiful Lake Memphremagog, which it shares with Quebec, Canada. St. Johnsbury arts, sciences & cultural offerings include the Catamount Arts Center and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium. Willoughby Lake features tall, rugged cliffs on its south shore and many unforgettable views. Return to Page Top
Central Vermont is a land of deep heritage and a unique farming culture. The region is bounded by the Connecticut River & Lake Morey to the east, Lake Bomoseen, Lake Champlain and Lake St. Catherine to the west and is built around the spine of the Green Mountains, making it ideally situated for outdoor adventures. Enjoy the skiing and year-round activities of Killington, Pico Okemo and the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. Enjoy the heritage, scenery and activities of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park. The State Capital of Montpelier is nestled in the Green Mountains and features: the gold-domed State House; museums ranging from maritime to agricultural history; maple sugar operations; antique & craft shows and agricultural fairs; stone quarries; and famous cheese and ice-cream makers. Barre is known as the Granite Capital of the World and offers tours of the Rock of Ages quarries. The charming villages surrounding Montpelier & Barre, where sightseeing, photography & unique attractions abound, include Chelsea, Tunbridge, Northfield, Randolph, Stratford and Thetford. The quaint towns of the Mad River Valley are home to covered bridges, bakeries, shops and restaurants. Stowe is famous for its shopping, dining and the Trapp Family Lodge. View the Birthplace of Calvin Coolidge in historic Plymouth near the cultural and historical destination of Woodstock. The central Champlain Valley offers: the spectacular vistas from Mt. Philo in Charlotte; the bird watching of the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area; and the Otter Creek Brewing Company in Middlebury. Rutland offers the amenities and attractions of the city. Enjoy the historic village in the hills at Weston, which features the nostalgic yet practical Vermont Country Store. Tour the Industrial Revolution exhibits of the American Precision Museum and the nation's longest covered bridge in Windsor. Return to Page Top
South Vermont is bordered by the famous fishing holes, gentle fly-fishing streams, kayaking and swimming of the Connecticut River to the east and the Battenkill River to the west. The commercial centers of the region are Manchester, Bennington and Brattleboro. Manchester offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and attractions. Bennington is home to: the legacy of Ethan Allen; the Bennington Battle Monument, a testament to its importance in the Revolutionary War; and a large collection of artworks, including the largest exhibition the primitive works of Grandma Moses at the Bennington Museum. Brattleboro is a crown jewel of the area and features the contemporary exhibits of the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center and the lasting legacy of Rudyard Kipling at Naulakha, his home during some of his most productive years as a writer. Explore the villages of Dorset, Grafton, Newfane and Townshend. Hike the many scenic trails of the Green Mountain National Forest. Enjoy the wide array of mountain recreation at Stratton, Bromley and Mount Snow. Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Vermont you’d like to visit by clicking here. |