This US Forest Service campground provides free dispersed camping along a dirt road accessible to both RVs and tent campers. Somerset Airfield sits within Green Mountain National Forest, with sites scattered along a strip of land that accommodates various camping setups. The road remains passable for most vehicles, though Miccal M. notes "it is an easy dirtroad drive to get to this location, that is why they tend to be used so much by RVers."
A creek flows behind several campsites, offering water access for those who secure spots along the back edge. Reviewers consistently mention the proximity to Somerset Reservoir up the road, which provides fishing, paddling, and swimming opportunities. The sites themselves offer minimal separation between neighbors. One visitor describes the layout as having "only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites" with most positioned directly alongside the access road.
Basic amenities include pit toilets and established fire rings, though no water, garbage service, or reliable cell coverage exists on-site. Several reviewers mention AT&T service becomes available at the bridge before entering the camping area. Winter visitors should expect snowmobile traffic, while summer brings truck traffic and varying crowd levels depending on holidays and weekends.
The campground serves campers exploring campgrounds around Green Mountain National Forest who prefer no-cost options with reservoir access nearby.
Description
Forest Road 71: This forest road stretches from the old Somerset airfield to the Kelley Stand Road. Campsites can be found in various spots along the way and along some of the forest roads leading off of Forest Road 71.
There are many general forest areas available on the Green Mountain National Forest for rustic or dispersed camping. These areas provide a place to camp and enjoy nature’s solitude at no charge. Visitors can camp anywhere on the forest unless the area is posted closed to camping. Camp in existing sites or stay the strongly recommended 200 feet from roads, streams, trails, and bodies of water to disperse impact. Do not cut any vegetation. There is a camping limit of 14 days in any 30-day period on the Forest. Please leave the campsites clean by using Leave No Trace Principles, such as carry out what you carry in.
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Location
Dispersed CampingSomerset Airfield is located in Vermont
Coordinates
42.95451493168246 N
72.99051723074356 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/20/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 24 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 29 min from Amherst Center, MA
- 1 hr 44 min from Glens Falls, NY






















