Near Stowe
StateSmugglers Notch State Park Campground
- RV-friendly
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Notch Road switchbacks have a 30-ft hard limit (no exceptions). Closest state-park camp to Stowe + Mt Mansfield. Trout fishing in West River.
State Park / State Forest
Near Grand Isle, Vermont: $25–$45/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Mid-May through Columbus Day. Book 11 months ahead via VT State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Grand Isle, Vermont
How much does camping at Grand Isle State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Grand Isle State Park Campground near Grand Isle, Vermont (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$45/night, season Mid-May through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 11 months ahead via VT State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$45/night
Season open
Mid-May through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
11 months ahead via VT State Parks portal
The insider read
Lake Champlain island camp. Adirondack mountain views west. Closer to Burlington (30 min) than other VT camps. Pet-friendly loops + cabins.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Near Stowe
StateInsider tip · Notch Road switchbacks have a 30-ft hard limit (no exceptions). Closest state-park camp to Stowe + Mt Mansfield. Trout fishing in West River.
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StateInsider tip · Lake St. Catherine — quiet alternative to busier Lake Champlain. Closer to Killington ski resort (off-season).
Near Hyde Park
StateInsider tip · Paddle-in only — no motors on the lake. 28 quiet remote sites scattered along the shore. Loon-call wake-up summer guarantee.
Near Castleton
StateInsider tip · Largest natural lake fully within VT. Slate quarry remnants on the trails — VT slate history. Pontoon boat rentals.
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