A Vermont camping vacation is educational & fun with breathtaking scenery couching Vermont campgrounds

Vermont Camping Offers More Than Just Magnificent Scenery and Maple Candy
By RA Manseau

Vermont Campgrounds are hospitable and plentiful. No matter where you are visiting in this gorgeous state there is a campground near by to park your RV or pitch your tent. The people here are friendly and more than happy to help you find the historic buildings, parks, churches and museums. If you get really lucky you may find someone who has seen the mythical sea monster, “Champ”, who legend says, lives in Lake Champlain.

Mt. Mansfield, RV Vermont

The northeast section of Vermont has the Kingdom Trails. Theses trails are listed among the “Top Ten Best” mountain biking trails in the world! This scenic trail network offers miles of “wild” trails that allow you to choose routes that challenge your ability and trails that let you take it easy and cruise along enjoying the breathtaking scenery. The magnificent trail networks of northeastern Vermont are not just for mountain bikers, this area is also enjoyed by hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. All through the beautiful hills and mountains of the northeastern part of the state you will find crystal clear lakes, friendly towns, and great Vermont campgrounds.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Vermont

Plan ahead and book your Vermont campsite online!
Vermont enjoys four distinct seasons and, thanks to its diverse geography, distinctive regional weather. Within Vermont's 9,609 square-mile area are mountains, lakes, islands, thousands of miles of fishable waterways and trails for hiking, biking or winter sports. All of this is the perfect backdrop for Vermont campgrounds.
To find out more things to see and do on your next Vermont camping trip, visit Vermont Department of Tourism website.
Vermont trails are amongst the best maintained in North America and are ideal for hiking, biking and winter sports. To obtain information about these trails, visit Vermont Outdoor Guide Association.
As you RV Vermont, keep watch of traffic and road conditions at the Vermont Agency of Transportation website.

RV Vermont in the northwest, where the family farm is still common and the small town people are friendly. The islands of Lake Champlain are accessible by ferry or driving across one of the causeways or bridges that connect the islands to the mainland. The Lake Champlain Islands are nestled between Vermont’s Green Mountains and the Adirondacks of New York. The islands are 30 miles long and 8 miles wide. The Islands offer breathtaking scenery, boating, biking, fishing, lake swimming and beautiful apple blossoms every spring. Lake Champlain, the sixth largest freshwater lake in the United States, is a major attraction in Vermont. Whether you dive it, swim it, fish it or paddle on it, you will find the lake beautiful and welcoming. Vermont camping on the Islands or along the shore of Lake Champlain is peaceful and fun for the whole family.

Jenne Farm, Vermont Campgrounds

Burlington is a wonderful place with all the amenities of any large city. However, the sparkling blue waters of Lake Champlain and mountain beauty around make Burlington extra special. While Vermont camping in or near the city you can enjoy fantastic dining, shopping, concerts and special events.

Just a short drive from Burlington’s downtown is the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum. This modest farm house was the last home of General Ethan Allen, Vermont’s revolutionary hero. He built this home just above the Winooski River in 1787. The Ethan Allen Park has picnic areas and trails through the beautiful homestead that has been preserved for people to enjoy.

Burlington has the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. This is a marvelous family outing. The Lake Champlain Valley has a diverse ecosystem. At the aquarium, you and your children will see exhibits that bring the wonders of the lake close up and personal. This is the perfect place to explore the legend of “Champ”, the legendary mythical lake monster.

While in Burlington, enjoy a stroll down historic Church Street. The Church Street Marketplace is an open mall with a beautiful brick paved pedestrian only street. At the end of Church Street is the most exquisite church building with a town clock on the tower below the steeple. This is the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington. When first built in 1816 it was called the “Brick Meeting House”, some people still refer to the church as the meeting house. The architecture of these historic buildings and the absence of cars, offers the visitor a leisurely pleasant shopping experience. There is so much history in this city and it is incredibly beautiful. Don’t miss the chance to spend some time in a beautiful Vermont campground in this area.

As you leave Burlington, you may wish to have a great ice cream. If so, RV Vermont east about 30 miles over to Waterbury and get some. This beautiful little city is best known as the home of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. After your ice cream, you may wish to pull into a campground in this area. The Little River State Park is a great place to do some Vermont camping and enjoy hiking, fishing or swimming in the crystal blue lake.

Montpelier is the smallest capital city of the United States. This quaint city is also one of the prettiest with the Green Mountains over looking it in the distance and the Winooski River flowing through it. This is truly a beautiful place. The Vermont State Capitol Building is gorgeous, with its shinning gold leaf dome catching the sun. The interior of the building is as magnificent as the exterior. The historic buildings in Montpelier are everywhere. The Kellogg-Hubbard Library is one such building that you probably don’t want to miss. In addition to the distinctive look of this 19th century building, it offers free internet access. There are lots of hospitable Vermont campgrounds near by.

RV Vermont south to Pittsford, home of the New England Maple Museum, if you have never tasted real maple candy, this is the place to give this delightful treat a try. This marvelous museum is perfectly located in the heart of maple country. Maple sugaring is one of the best things about Vermont. And, the best part of the New England Maple Museum is the live demonstrations of maple candy making and the best part of the candy demonstration is candy tasting!

Vermont is such a beautiful state. The southwestern section of the state was once the home of the great American poet, Robert Frost. His home in South Shaftsbury was a historical treasure before he took up residence. The stone and timber home was built in 1769 and is in beautiful condition. Robert Frost is buried just a few minutes away in Bennington.

Bennington is a must see while on your Vermont camping vacation. This marvelous city has three historical districts. The architecture and scenery here is awesome. Bennington is nestled between the mighty Green Mountains and the Taconic Mountains and it borders the 350,000-acre Green Mountain National Forest. There are numerous waterways in the area that add to the beauty and tranquility that surround you here.

Covered Bridge, Vermont Camping

Old Bennington was formed in 1761 by Congregational Separatists, from Connecticut and Massachusetts. This is a wonderful place to take a walk to see the sights. Among the sites you will find the Bennington Battle Monument, dedicated to the famous Battle of Bennington that took place in 1777. The monument, dedicated in 1891, stands 306 feet tall and from the observation floor you can see breathtaking views of Bennington and three states. The monument does have an elevator to take you to the observation floor. Tickets for this tour can be purchased at the gift shop for a small fee. Along this walk through Old Bennington you will see the oldest inn in the state of Vermont, The Walloomsac Inn. The Old Academy, which was meant to be the finest building in the state, was built in 1821. The Old First Church, built in 1805, the cemetery adjacent to the church is extremely historic. Robert Frost is among the buried here. Directly behind the cemetery, is the Bennington Museum and Grandma Moses Schoolhouse. Bennington also has the Downtown Bennington Historical District and The North Bennington Historical District. Bennington County has five covered bridges and the Vermont Covered Bridge Museum.

Vermont camping is so memorable. Amid the magnificent mountains, rivers, lakes and maple trees are historical treasures that will bring to life a time long past.