Vermont fall foliage

Picture fire-engine reds and golden yellows cascading over rolling hills, with a hot apple cider waiting at every farm stand. Vermont's winding country roads are tailor-made for a slow RV crawl through the peak of color season. Plan to linger—each bend reveals a new postcard scene, and the small towns welcome you like old friends.

Typical peak

late September to mid-October

Leaf regions

Green Mountains, Northeast Kingdom, Champlain Valley

Nearest RV base

Emerald Lake State Park

Plan it honestly

Peak typically runs from late September to mid-October; check the official Vermont fall foliage report at vermontvacation.com.

Time it with the state's current foliage report: Vermont Fall Foliage (Official) .

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