Campground List

CAMPGROUND NAME: Chittenden Brook

VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995

UPDATE DATE: 3/22/2024

STATE: Vermont

REGION: Eastern

RANGER DISTRICT: Rochester

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Rochester

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or  make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
In Rochester, VT, at the intersection of State Routes 73 and 100,
take Rt. 73 west 5.4 miles to Forest Rt. 45.  Turn left onto Rt.
45 (Chittenden Brook Rd.) and go 3.3 miles to campground on left.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
This is a sweet little campground nestled among Sugar maples,
American beech, Yellow birch and other hardwoods in a very hilly
area.  The campground is popular for mountain bikers and campers
wanting a semi-wilderness experience.  The Chittenden Brook
Trail, now called the Campground Loop Trail, accesses the first
long distance trail established in the United States.  It is
called the Long Trail which also accesses the Appalachian Trail
(AT).  The Long Trail, which inspired the AT, runs from
Massachusetts to Canada along the backbone of Vermont's
mountains.  Classified as a National Recreation Trail, the Long
Trail is foot only.

A possible day trip is a drive along the White River Travelway,
a.k.a. State Rt. 100.  Stop at the Rochester Ranger Station for a
brochure.  Another short trip is visiting a bit of history at the 
CCC Camp (F4-VT) interpretive site on State Rt. 73 west of the 
intersection with State Rt. 100.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 12

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 16
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
   
   Total Sites: 16

Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No

No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16

RV INFORMATION
Because of steep, rough road, trailers over 18 feet are not
allowed.  But, motorhomes are not officially limited.  In any
case, parking aprons are very small.  RVs of any size are not
recommended in this campground.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0

WATER SPORTS
Wading possible in nearby brook.

HIKING
Campground Loop Trail - 1.8 miles and access to the Long Trail.

FISHING - No
 

CAMPGROUND NAME: Hapgood Pond

VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995

UPDATE DATE: 3/22/2024

STATE: Vermont

REGION: Eastern

RANGER DISTRICT: Manchester

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Manchester

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or  make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
In Manchester, VT., at the intersection of State Rts. 11 and 30
and U.S. Rt. 7, take State Rt. 11 east 9.8 miles to a "Y"
intersection and a sign for Peru.  Bear left at the intersection
onto Main St. and go.3 miles to another "Y" intersection.  Bear
left again onto Hapgood Pond Rd and go 1.6 miles to campground
sign.  Turn left at sign, then immediately left again into
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.

The campground has a single loop and a short, tent-only spur. 
The first half dozen campsite are sunny with sites tucked in
among young willow and aspen and older hemlock trees.  The
remaining campsites are in dense woods of balsam fir and other
conifers.  Raspberry bushes, ferns and other shrub plants provide
good to excellent privacy between campsites.  A very large
groomed grass field between the campground and day use area is
good for a number of field games.  The campground was built by
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1936 and 1938.  A
feature of the campground is its canoeing/small boat activities.

Consider activities and day trips including:
- a cook's night out at Johnny Seesaw's (country inn on State Rt.
  11 near Peru, VT - www.jseesaw.com); 
- the famous Vermont General Store in Weston;
- White Rocks National Recreation Area for hiking and views of
  the Big Branch and Peru Peak Wildernesses; and
- the nearby Bromley Mtn. for hiking and amusment park for the
  family (www.bromley.com).

NOTE:  Due to the increased incidents of invasive insects and
diseases, no out-of-state firewood may be used in the Forest.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through September 2

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
   
   Total Sites: 28

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No

No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 42'

Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.  Due to the tight and narrow
interior road, large motorhomes are not recommended.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
Flush toilets and hot showers are at the pond's bath house.

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Hapgood Pond is small with a sandy beach

HIKING
Nature trail - 0.8 miles.

FISHING   
Stocked with trout.  There is a wheelchair friendly fishing pier.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Moosalamoo

VISIT DATE: 08/23/1995

UPDATE DATE: 5/7/2024

STATE: Vermont

REGION: Eastern

RANGER DISTRICT: Rochester

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ripton

RESERVATIONS: or  make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
In Ripton, VT, at the intersection of State Rt. 125 and Forest
Rt. 59, take Rt. 125 east 0.7 miles to Goshen Rd. (Forest Rt.
32).  Turn right onto Goshen Rd (dirt) and go 3.2 miles to Forest
Rt. 24 (rough dirt road) to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 1,200 ft. 

The campground is a single loop in a pleasant stand of Sugar
maple, American beech, Yellow birch and many other hardwoods. 
This assortment of trees provides ample shade, contributing  to
its beauty.  Lots of ferns and wildflowers help to provide good
privacy between campsites.  A large groomed grass field in the
middle of the campground's loop is good for a variety of
activities. The campground is a good base camp for hikers as it
provides access to a network of trails that crisscross the area. 
Moosalamoo is an Abenaki word meaning "the moose departs" or "he
trails the moose."  A possible day trip is to Voterbrook
Overlook to enjoy a splendid view of Champlain Valley.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 12

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
   
   Total Sites: 17

Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No

No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 55'

Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass.  Watch for low branches
across parking aprons.  A lip between the interior road and
parking apron at some sites could be a problem for travel
trailers.  Pull throughs are very tight.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Moosalamoo Trail (foot) - 2 miles 
North Branch Trail (foot) - 2.3 miles
Nature Trail (foot) - 0.2 miles

FISHING - No