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Best Campgrounds near Burlington, VT

676 Reviews

Camping near Burlington, Vermont centers around Lake Champlain, with a mix of urban-adjacent and island campgrounds offering views of both the Adirondack and Green Mountains. North Beach Campground sits within city limits, providing direct beach access and connection to Burlington's extensive bike path network. Grand Isle State Park Campground, located on an island in Lake Champlain about 25 miles north of Burlington, offers a more secluded experience with waterfront sites and lean-tos. Mount Philo State Park, Vermont's oldest state park, provides a small but scenic camping area with panoramic lake views from its summit.

Most campgrounds in the Burlington area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, closing during Vermont's cold winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends when sites fill quickly. North Beach Campground typically opens May 1 and closes October 15, while Grand Isle remains open slightly longer until October 16. Shelburne Camping Area is one of the few year-round options in the region. Weather is generally mild in summer with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall camping may require preparation for cooler nights with temperatures sometimes dropping into the 40s.

The camping experience varies significantly between locations. Urban campgrounds like North Beach offer convenience but less privacy, with sites often close together. As one camper noted, "It's in a great location near the beach with a 30-minute walk into downtown Burlington, but sites are close together with little tree coverage." Island campgrounds provide more seclusion and natural settings. Many campgrounds feature bike-friendly amenities, with one visitor sharing, "You can bike directly from Grand Isle all the way to Burlington without ever getting back in your car! Take the bike ferry across a small section of Lake Champlain and keep on riding." Family-friendly options include Lone Pine Campsites in Colchester, which offers a pool, game room, and playground about ten minutes from Burlington.

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Best Camping Sites Near Burlington, Vermont (180)

    1. North Beach Campground

    28 Reviews
    Burlington, VT
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 862-0942

    $37 - $100 / night

    "We stay every year for the Vermont City Marathon. It is a convenient bike ride down the bike path to the waterside park. Easy access to all of Burlington by bike."

    "Nothing fancy but great location. The campground is right on the bike path and very close to Burlington."

    2. Grand Isle State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-4300

    $6 - $28 / night

    "We biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip. The lakeside lean-to was awesome."

    "Beautifully set on Lake Champlain in Vermont! This is a relatively large campground but is well laid out and doesn't feel small even when it's packed to the gills."

    3. Shelburne Camping Area

    16 Reviews
    Shelburne, VT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 985-2540

    "Lastly, the location was perfect, just outside of Burlington made access to the area ideal."

    "This site has great facilities and is close to Burlington which is really convenient. In October, you get a second night free!"

    4. Apple Island Resort

    12 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-3800

    $55 - $105 / night

    "The campground is located a short trip away from Burlington and about an hour away from Stowe. The store on the property was very cute! I suggest visiting Arbor Farm Market down the road!!"

    "This campground is located in a central area between Burlington and north hero. The views of lake Champlain are amazing. Ex check in and plenty of amenities."

    5. Lone Pine Campsites

    9 Reviews
    Winooski, VT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 878-5447

    $8 - $12 / night

    "Cool little campground right in Mallets Bay on Lake Champlain. Campsites are kind of close together. Nice pool, game room, and little store. Its a fun place for families!"

    "We had one right next to the playground so our daughter could walk straight to it without having to cross a road. And speaking of playground, it was large and very nice."

    6. Ausable Point Campground

    11 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 561-7080

    $22 - $40 / night

    "Take a walk up the path next to the chasm. So relaxing listening to the water falls. Great place to watch the sunset! "

    "They have some beach and river sites if you like to be close to the water. Showers and bathrooms were spacious."

    7. AuSable Chasm Campground

    12 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 834-9990

    "This camp ground is a short drive to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Vermont State and so much more. The Chasm has their own store and cafe"

    "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."

    8. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Charlotte, VT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 425-2390

    $23 / night

    "The toilets are composing toilets, but from the user experience, it's very close to a regular toilet in that it's in a stall in a nice, well maintained proper bathroom (unlike some composting toilets in"

    "the best part is every night its only a ten minute hike to the summit from where the sites are and you get to watch the sunset over Vermont and lake champlain as the sun falls behind the adirondack mountains"

    9. Mallets Bay Campground

    4 Reviews
    Burlington, VT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 863-6980

    "This is a smaller campground tucked away in the bayside of Colchester."

    "Right on the water, a nice breeze coming off of the lake, close to everything downtown, but still felt like we weren’t on top of our neighbors. Run by some great people! Highly recommend!"

    10. Smugglers Notch State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Stowe, VT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 253-4014

    $20 / night

    "I’d say this was one of Vermont’s best kept secrets, except I don’t think it’s exactly a secret. Even in October, the Park seemed full with visitors and Stowe was hopping!"

    "They don't have all the usual amenities its more of a primitive set up. has great clean sites with multiple ways to access mount mansfields trail system which is the highest mountain in the state of Vermont"

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  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Crown Point Campground

    Nice with a view

    Pretty nice campground all things considered, bathrooms are definitely rustic but kept clean. Some of the campsites are very close together, and others have a decent amount of space between them, not necessarily a lot of trees in between campsites for privacy. Beautiful views of the water, and surrounding mountains. Staff was extremely friendly!

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    AuSable Chasm Campground

    Beautiful/Fun Campground

    I wish I had my bike!!! I didn’t know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly. Sites and attractions within walking distance (but busy roads to cross).

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Austin Brook

    Site is mislabeled as FR 25

    There are a handful of sites down Austin Brook road, I had trouble finding a level spot. Minimal ATT reception but overall pretty area

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Frontier Town Campground

    So clean!

    We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Kampersville

    Nice

    The campsites are all in the trees with some sites not clearly defined. The sites seem good sized with new bathroom and showers, with individual showers with a toilet. There are a lot of monthly staying here. Overall a nice park

  • nThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

    State park

    Little river st park wide flat camp sites no hookups limited gen. Use hours 8am/10am and 4pm/6pm. Rough road coming5th to campground. Very quite. cell phone t mobile works fine. Site could hold big rig we have a 28ft 5th wheel plenty of room for 35/40

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Brewster River Campground

    A regular

    Been coming here for a few years now and it’s my favorite place to go in Vermont so far.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 14, 2025

    North Beach Campground

    Ok for the night

    It’s basically a public park with beach access. The views on the beach are absolutely beautiful. No frills sites.

  • Robert K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites

    awesome place

    I came from the Albany area. It took me about two hours 45 minutes and well worth the drive, I first stopped at site four and fully set up my Truck tent and the rest of camp, awesome location. You can walk down to the water, which is only a small ledge and enough space to put a chair, me and my German Shepherd were walking around the trails and we found site five which was absolutely beautiful and right on the water, I mean right on the water. I went back to site for packed up a bunch of stuff into the truck and left the truck tent in there since it takes about 30 minutes to take up and down, I had walked the road a couple of times to see if I could get my truck down there, definitely need four-wheel-drive, but it is possible to get your truck down there and I did, set up camp there spent the rest of the day the night and all of the next day. Absolutely beautiful the dog loved the water being right there, I definitely love this place. This is my first campsite that I found using the app highly recommend.

Guide to Burlington

Camping near Burlington, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails, like those around Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday. One reviewer mentioned, "There are plenty of hikes nearby to wear them out if you desire."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or fishing at Fish Creek Pond Campground. A visitor shared, "This is a gorgeous campground on the banks of Fish Creek Pond... perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water."
  • Disc Golf: If you're into disc golf, check out the course near Smugglers Notch State Park Campground. One camper noted, "1.7 miles from #7 Ranked World's Best Disc Golf Course: Fox Run Meadows."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A review for Grand Isle State Park Campground stated, "The cleanliness of the facilities was excellent."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Gifford Woods State Park Campground mentioned, "Plenty of space between sites."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Rogers Rock Campground said, "The views out the camper were just amazing."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Saranac Lake Islands, are more primitive. A camper noted, "Primitive camping with water access only."
  • Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise at certain campgrounds. A visitor at North Beach Campground mentioned, "Seemed really popular and a little loud until around 11."
  • Wildlife: Keep an eye out for wildlife, especially at Moosalamoo Campground. One camper shared, "There has been an increase in Black Bear activity."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A review for Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday mentioned, "They had lots of activities to take back to the campsite for rainy days."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Many campgrounds allow pets, like Fish Creek Pond Campground. One reviewer said, "It's perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water."
  • Safety Precautions: Always supervise kids near water. A camper at Grand Isle State Park Campground noted, "Kayaking is wonderful and there was a boat launch right near our site."

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: Many campgrounds, such as Rogers Rock Campground, are big rig friendly. A visitor mentioned, "Clean, shaded, water access."
  • Electric Hookups: Check for electric hookups if needed. One camper at Little River State Park Campground noted, "The restroom is a bit dated and dingy, but clean."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots fill up fast. A camper at Saranac Lake Islands advised, "Super popular, so plan ahead and reserve early."

Camping around Burlington, Vermont, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Burlington, VT for tent camping?

North Beach Campground offers tent camping with direct access to Burlington's beautiful beach and scenic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Its location provides easy biking access to downtown Burlington via the adjacent paved bike path. Grand Isle State Park Campground is another excellent option, featuring lakeside lean-tos and well-laid-out sites that maintain privacy even when busy. The park's waterfront setting on Lake Champlain makes it popular with tent campers, and it connects to Burlington via the Island Line Trail, perfect for cyclists. For a quieter experience, Silver Lake Campground offers private sites without being too close together, plus a clean lake with a concrete dock for swimming.

Are there any RV parks or campgrounds with full hookups in Burlington, VT?

Barber Homestead Park is a well-maintained RV park with easy maneuverability for larger rigs, clean restrooms, laundry facilities, and direct access to Lake Champlain. Though technically across the lake, it's a short drive to Burlington. Mountain View Campground offers updated facilities including hookups, two pools (including an adults-only option), and a hot tub, making it an excellent choice for RVers. While it's primarily a base for visiting Stowe, it's only about an hour from Burlington. North Beach Campground also provides RV sites with electric hookups, though these spaces are described as being packed closer together than tent sites. Many campers appreciate the convenience of these hookups combined with North Beach's proximity to Burlington's attractions.

What glamping options are available near Burlington, Vermont?

Apple Island Resort offers upscale accommodations with beautiful waterfront views and is located just a short drive from Burlington. The resort features premium amenities and is positioned perfectly for exploring both Burlington and Stowe areas. The property includes a cute store and provides a more luxurious camping experience. For a unique glamping option, Mount Philo State Park Campground provides an elevated camping experience with spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Several campgrounds in the region also offer cabin rentals as a comfortable alternative to traditional tent camping, providing amenities like beds, electricity, and sometimes private bathrooms for those seeking the camping experience without roughing it.

How much do campgrounds in Burlington, Vermont typically cost?

Campground prices around Burlington vary based on amenities and location. Lone Pine Campsites in Mallets Bay offers family-friendly camping with rates that reflect its amenities like pool, game room, and store. Being just ten minutes from Burlington makes it a conveniently located mid-range option. For more budget-friendly camping, Shelburne Camping Area provides economical sites while still maintaining proximity to Burlington attractions. Generally, public campgrounds like North Beach and Grand Isle State Park tend to have more reasonable rates, with standard tent sites typically ranging from $25-35 per night, while private campgrounds and RV parks with full hookups can range from $35-75+ depending on the season and amenities provided.

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