$37 - $100 / night

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North Beach Campground

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Location

North Beach Campground is located in Vermont

Directions

From jct I-89 (exit 14W) & US 2: Go 1-3/4 mi W on Main St, then 1/2 mi N on Battery St, then 100 yds W on Sherman St, then 1-1/4 mi N on North Ave.

Address

60 Institute Rd
Burlington, VT 05401

Coordinates

44.49477669 N
73.235847 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Fair

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

$37 - $100

/ night

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Jeff K.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Bike stolen

Could be nice, but my bike was stolen at 3 am (it was locked) and two others the previous night. Needless to say, I have a low opinion of this campground

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Month of VisitOctober

Greg S.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2022

Lake Champlain, Burlington, the bike path, breathtaking panoramic layered mountain views across the lake, clean and clear water, a beautiful beach with great amenities.... the campground is in an unbeatable location. Our site (108), site 95, and the row of full hookups are the only ones with any significant space or privacy. This is one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the world ( I have seen a lot of places). The campground is ok, but it is only a place to sleep. So much to do and see here. Loved it.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Neil T.

Legend

Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Had a reservation but left without staying

I’ve camped in all sorts of places and can usually roll with about anything, but after looking around this place we went elsewhere and just forfeited our reservation.

Dirty, unkempt, open drug use, loud music - it felt like a homeless camp.

Hard pass.

Zachary F.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 20, 2021

Convenient and beautiful lake views nearby

This campground is well maintained, comfortable and clean. A very short and easy drive right outside of Burlington, with direct access to the greenway along the lakefront. Awesome spots in the city waterfront are only about a mile walk\bikeride away, but the campground is far enough outside of town to feel quiet and peaceful. Only downside is a lack of privacy between spots, they are close together and not a lot of trees or other coverage.

Month of VisitNovember

David L.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021

Great Campground “On The Water”

I have a 24’ RV towing a 30 foot trailer for perspective. I easily fit in site 107 and lots of other sites would have worked. They have a place to drop trailers if you don’t fit.

Sites 90 to 108 are best. Spaced out under trees.

Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other.

Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.

Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose. Clean easy to use dump with water.

Tent sites looked nice.

Short walk to nice beach or you can drive a car. Short tunnel so no campers or bikes on the roof.

Right next to rails to trails path that goes onto a causeway over the lake. There is a bike ferry to keep going. Nice ride.

Nice dog park 3/4 miles to the South on the trail.

Far away from noise. Can’t comment on loud campers.

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Month of VisitOctober

Deborah W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Nice location

Excellent location due to proximity to north beach that offers beautiful views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. The campground is adjacent to paved Burlington bike / walking trail with easy access to the trail and beach. The only sites with electric are RV sites that are packed in more than we prefer. Bath rooms are ok, but showers need deep cleaning or replacement. Bath house is vented but not heated so it’s rather cold in October. Hot water is just warm.

Site64

Month of VisitNovember

Kay

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021

Just ok

Sites are extremely close together. Within 15 minutes of pulling in we had a drunk man swearing at us and our children from the lawn of the camp ground. Not sure if he was camping there or wandered off the beach but the campground staff did nothing about it.

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Month of VisitSeptember

chelsea

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

A Must Stay in Burlington

This place is perfect if you’re just looking to explore Burlington. It’s right on the bike path (bring a bike) and about a 10-20 min bike ride to anywhere in the city, even the farthest away breweries. Super accessible. The campsite itself is more just a piece of land with tents, RVs, car camping etc. - not very wooded or scenic and not much privacy or space between sites - but I wouldn’t let it deter me from staying. Bath house is a quick walk. Definitely a lively vs. quieter campground.

Month of VisitJune

Katherine B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 19, 2021

perfect for a trip to bvt

accessible, well priced camping, close to downtown and waterfront. Minimal sites on the actual lake, but the lake is extremely close and visible from sites.

Month of VisitJune

K M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2020

Convenient Location

Sure you are right next to everyone else, but when visiting Burlington, this is the place to be. Right on the bike/walking path to the city, as well as a city bus stop at the top of the road. Standard bathrooms and showers. Also the beach! My only complaint is that it gets full very quickly so definitely plan ahead if you want a summer/fall weekend.

Brigitte P.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

Good location but loud

We stayed in two of the three lean-tos over the weekend in August 2019. The third was vacant. The lean tos were right next to the large RVs and full hook up campers. Our group camped both inside the lean tos and in pitched tents.

It was pretty loud because we were by the huge RVs and camper vehicles, we were by the main road too which contributed to the noise.

It’s in a great location near the beach and we had a very nice 30 minute walk into downtown Burlington. For that convenience the site was in an ideal location! Overall it felt pretty safe even though the sites felt close to one another

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Megan W.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2019

Perfect location to explore Burlington

My husband and I stayed here in our popup in June 2018. It was nice to be so close to the city and we were able to ride our bikes everywhere easily. The sites were all very open and close together, and the bathhouses could have used a good scrub, but overall it was an acceptable place given its proximity to the city. Don't bother buying the firewood from the main office, it was not seasoned and impossible to use.

Month of VisitJuly

Sara D.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 29, 2018

Camping right on the lake and bike path. Easy access to Burlington.

Great location. A good place for families.

Month of VisitSeptember

John L.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Popular Campground within Burlington

Since this campground is withing Burlington city limits it is a bit cramped and can get crowded. However it's location makes it convenient too. Plus it's right on Lake Champlain with great beach access.

Kirsten J.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

Amazing!

Place was amazing! Had perfect spots with 5 other families we were all together. Short walk to beach, bike path into Burlington which was such a cool town! There’s a skate park & lots to do. We took a huge ferry around lake Champlain which was so cool. Kids loved it! The lake is so beautiful with the mountains in the background. You couldn’t ask for a better view. Loved our vacation here!

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Jessica C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

Beautiful, but a tight squeeze.

This place has an amazing Beach area and is really well manicured with great walking paths and boardwalks. However, they do pack you in like sardines here. We camp in a 20 foot camper van and we felt large and bulky trying to get into our spot. At $41 a night it's not incredibly cheap, but it is a great location if you want to explore Burlington.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Mackenzie B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

best of both worlds

bring your bikes! you’re tucked away in the woods on gorgeous lake champlain and can bike into burlington for meals and city street strolls. it’s great!

Laura L.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2018

Perfect location to explore Burlington and Lake Champlain

This has been one of our favorite campsites so far. We loved being able to walk down to the beach, as well as having full hookups. We also met the nicest people here. You can purchase firewood at the office, and there are also propane options. It was peaceful here yet also a fun place.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Craig F.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

Amazing Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at North Beach Campground.

We spent 4 days in a full hookup site. The site was spacious, tree covered, and hard packed grass/dirt. Overall the site was very level with good water pressure. The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug. The campground is a city operated campground and we were impressed with the upkeep, maintenance and friendly service during our stay. The camp office is small, but has information on area attractions, Ice, and fire wood. The bathhouse/restrooms were well kept during our stay even with the volume of campers at the site.

Location, Location, Location is the main reason to stay at North Beach. The campground is literally along the Island Line bike/walking trail and had direct access to the beach on Lake Champlain (life guards, snack bar, and patio bar). The city center of Burlington is only 1.5 miles along the bike path from the campground. Most days we either walked or biked into town (which has ample bike racks to park your bike).

While we stayed in our camper, as a former die-hard tent camper, I was impressed with the number of tent friendly sites, because most campgrounds see tenters as “second class”. The tent sites were spacious, level, and not located in some obscure location.

We loved North Beach and plan to camp here in the future!

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Month of VisitAugust

Jess O.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

We love North Beach!

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. Reasonable price for campsites and the sites are large. Staff are always friendly.

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Month of VisitJune

Ali B.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 16, 2018

Lakeside Convenience

Smaller tent sites. One centrally located bathroom. Nice mix of sun and shade. Convenient to down town and waterfront. Beach is beautiful and conveniently close to sites.

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Month of VisitAugust

Michael G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2017

North Beach

Right on the Burlington bike path and across the beach, there is plenty to do and easy access to town and other attractions. Other than the beach itself, this is not a resort campground but it is in an outdoor paradise with plenty to do in the area. Bathrooms were more than acceptable

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Month of VisitSeptember

Brittany R.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

Right by the beach!

Burlington is my favorite city by far, and this campground is right on the beach! You get the best of both worlds at this location. Biking into Burlington takes 5-10 minutes and you're also right on the beach of Lake Champlain. Take your kayaks paddle boards or whatever you have and enjoy the lake! A gorgeous bike trail also runs right through the campground. It satisfies all tastes :) Highly recommended

Meag F.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

Fantastic location

This camp ground can be crowded but it is right near Church street, and the beach is very well maintained, there are life guards on duty at the beach and a playground and grills (claim them early if you want them)

Tarah W.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2016

Great for water junkies

Burlington, VT is one of my favorite towns on the east coast. Camping at North Beach is a great experience if you want quick access to the water, and dot not mind the close proximity of others.