Gifford Woods State Park is a great location for hikers (or any visitor to the Killington area for…read morethat matter) to bunk for a couple of nights. The park hosts 4 cabins, 22 tent/RV sites, and 21 lean-to sites located around two paved/well-maintained dirt roads on the premises. It appears to be open Memorial Day weekend to late October. It is a breeze to find, easily located just off Route 100. The Appalachian Trail runs right through the park so you may catch a glimpse of some thru-hikers on their journey between Maine and Georgia! The park is very well-maintained! The campsite was neatly raked, the fire pit cleaned out for use. I stayed at campsite #1 and it was quite spacious...a bit further removed from the road than the other campsites. The whole site was marked out with a fine gravel, plenty of room for parking and maneuvering the car. Each road loop contains modern bathrooms and coin-operated hot showers. There are areas for picnicking, volleyball, horseshoes, trash/recycling, and drinking water. Kent Pond is just across the way complete with boat launch and fishing! Booking and check-in were a breeze for this location. I called 10 days before our intended arrival and got a site no problem. On arrival, the ranger at the park office was very friendly and sold us firewood and ice straight from there. If you need any assistance during off-hours, the ranger lives in a cute house attached to the park office. They encouraged us to knock on the door at any time if we needed help. The campsite is pet-friendly and I came across quite a few well-behaved dogs during my stay. Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. The park itself is pretty quiet all day long... I heard nothing but birds chirping, trees rustling, and a bit less-welcoming: the traffic from Route 100. This didn't bother me so much since I generally wear earplugs to sleep but something to consider if you prefer a more rustic atmosphere when camping. Tent sites are between $20-$22/night, $27-$29 for a lean-to site, and $50 for cabins. There is a 2-night minimum for reservations. Affordable, clean, convenient... I would definitely stay here again!

I stayed in the cabin moose and it was absolutely terrific! Very clean and spacious. The ceiling…read morefan kept us cool even during late summer heat. The bathrooms and showers were also very clean (just remember to bring quarters because you do have to pay for showers). There's lovely restaurants and nearby day hikes. 10/10!

We were on Route 4 just outside of Woodstock Vermont and happened across this beautiful spot on the…read moreroad. The Bridge actually. We saw a ton of vehicles in a small roadside parking lot & decided to stop. Walked along the bridge and found this astounding view of the Gorge. Just breathtaking to be honest. Apparently you can hike down but I believe the best view has to be from the bridge. This location is less than a mile from the town of Woodstock. Definitely worth the stop.

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morethe quechee gorge trail. We started our trail at the visitor center and when up stream towards the dam and the fall first and then made it down back down toward down stream. We also stopped at the bridge and looked at the gorge as well from both sides. It was a comfortable hike about 1.5 mile or so. The trail was mostly gravel and some leaves and twigs here and there. There is a pond upstream which was beautiful. Downstream there is a area where you can go down to the water and look and feel the streams coming from the gorge. Lots of flowers, mushrooms and trees. It's cool to see the sediments that water curved over the years at the downstream. Overall a cool hike. Must see if you are in quechee area or passing by. Took about 1.5 hours or so.

We had the most amazing stay here! We booked a night on the way back home on a family road trip -…read morethere was a pool and playground for the kids, plus they scheduled a hay ride and a family movie night. We showed up a minute or two after the hay ride left and they even ran it a second time for our kids. The people running the place could not have been nicer, and the cabin was clean and comfortable. There's a cute general store where you check in and we were right down the road from all kinds of wonderful things; Quechee gorge and state park, an awesome nature center, and fabulous restaurants. Could not have been happier we chose this place!

Not a KOA anymore, still top notch! Excellent service, and great sites just what is needed to relax…read morefor the weekend.

We ( 2 adults, 2 small dogs) camped here at the end of the last camping season. Our dates were: Aug…read more31-Sept 4, 2018 (Friday through Tuesday), so this was over Labor Day weekend. I think we managed to snap up the very last site available and it was possibly a tent site (#28), not an RV site, but our little Aliner camper had plenty of space. We had to back in on a curve a bit and we had LOTS of space around us, which was very nice. There are lots of seasonals here but a few spots for transients like us, too. Very wooded, which I appreciated because it helped keep things cool. Our site did have a lot of pine needles which tended to get tracked into our tent (attached to our trailer) but it was not a bother and easily swept out. We cooked all of our meals outside on our grill and used the picnic table on site for eating. Our site had a regular household type electric hookup and we had forgotten our adapters (our trailer is 30 amp), but the office was so kind to loan us one for the weekend! We didn't use the water hookup since we had a plumbing leak. Each site has a metal fire pit ring. We put our Flame Genie inside of it and this worked very well (we like the lack of smoke from wood pellet fires and it works just as well for roasting marshmallows). The campground built a very large bonfire on the Saturday night... and it was probably the biggest one I've ever seen in my life. It was quite a sight. We could see it right from our campsite. There was also a large gazebo adjacent to our site and I saw it used by some (well-behaved) teens one night. This would be a great location for a family get together. I believe it has a fireplace in it... not sure about cooking inside of it. The only annoying noise we had were neighbors across the way playing some very loud techno music one evening (around dinner time). Thankfully, someone must have come by to tell them to turn it down. There's a boat launch into Stoughton pond down a gravel road. There's a small rocky stream that leads down to the pond, too... very picturesque and peaceful. I walked my dogs down there and also found other trails to explore. My younger dog really loved exploring the campground with me several times a day. The manmade lagoon was really nice for swimming! I went on the last day and they were just preparing to drain and clean it. I was surprised how clean it looked. The kids were having a ball swimming and playing on the floating raft. Our site was situated between 2 bathhouses. I used both of them and they were clean. I took evening showers and had no one coming into the bathhouse while I was in there. The shower stalls were very large with a big dressing area and a shower with plastic shower curtain. Nothing like taking a hot shower after a long day outside and going to bed clean! Outside the campground: There's not much nearby within walking distance, other than a cemetery right next door (doesn't creep me out, so I didn't mind it) and also Stoughton Pond (which has a picnic area and beach). A few miles drive can get you to a little shopping center with grocery store, etc. I forgot our camp chairs and was happy to find a Dollar General that had some for $10 each. Also a hardware store nearby; I picked up a few things we forgot. And, one day we went to Villagers Ice Cream & Restaurant. All outdoor seating and some really yummy food! We got Sundaes. I think that's about it. We had an enjoyable stay at this campground and I think we'd return sometime. The weather was very nice at the end of the season. Fairly warm days with cooler nights. According to my weather app: 78-90 degree days and mid-60's at night. After the weekend, it was very quiet, with most people gone home. This was a very relaxing trip for us! Just what we needed.

Stay clear.. Crown…read morePoint Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience. I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances. Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children. The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for. Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new "going rate." However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve. What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote: "Get out and leave. I've heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don't like it." That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years. It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that. Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.

Nice and quiet, laid back campground. Sites are wooded with some space in-between each site. Full…read morehook ups and I believe tent sites also have water and electric. The owners are amazing and friendly. They have a tiny store that mostly has shirts and some toys. They advertised ice but did not have any. There is an Irving gas station a few miles away that is stocked with great items, beer, wine, etc. They also make cold and hot sandwiches. Tiny playground for kids. Had some swings and a slide. I love that they have a game room with books and games you can take to your site. They placed rubber ducks around the campground and the kids loved finding them during their stay. Not too much going on locally and you would need to travel close to an hour for bigger tourist attractions. All in all, I will definitely return.

So nice neat quiet clean and friendly large sites plenty of privacy…read morePlenty out door activities around and amenities

I won't go in to the embarrassing and awful details of my first night at the campsite but let's…read morejust say if it wasn't for the generosity and over-the-top unbeatable hospitality of Martha, owner of Maple Hill, and her family (and friends), our weekend would have been absolutely ruined. Maple Hill offers an in-expensive and convenient camping experience for those looking to go hiking or sight seeing in the Bristol/Waterbury area. The "downtown" of Bristol is a short drive away if you need to buy supplies or want a nice evening out for dinner and ice cream. They have both wooded and field sites you can get a nice spot right on the river. There is also a bathhouse with running water, showers, and flush toilets. I have never been so pleased with an experience of true human compassion and the people running this campground are what all humans should achieve to be. I know this review may be somewhat cryptic but might I just add: Make sure that you remember that the road for the campground is located across the street from the white house and not to find yourself going down a rocky dirt road in the dark, in a rainstorm, in the fog....Things may not end up well for you haha. Anyways, Martha is the best and thank God for AAA. Check in and registration is at the white house and campsites run about 25/night for non electric sites.

Great little campground!…read more We had a spot right over the brook and fell asleep to the sound of it babbling. Some of the wooded spots are definitely on the small side but they vary. The field sites are huge, and open... they don't offer the privacy but would be a fantastic place camp with a group and stargaze. Maybe the only time I have used a campground bathroom and not had to avoid the hordes of harvestmen/daddylong-legs. And the bathroom lights are solar powered! Super nice owner, low rates, very clean grounds. It's close to some neat swimming holes, hiking and mountain biking trails, as well.

Stumbled upon the Somerset Reservoir while we were out one day driving around the area; a couple of…read moreour friends were headed there to take their dog for a swim, so we decided to meet them. It is VERY much off the beaten path and once you turn on Somerset Rd., it's a good 3 or 4 mile drive to get to the general parking, picnic area near the water. Oh yeah, the road isn't paved either so it's best to have a 4x4 or some sort of vehicle with tires that can handle the trek. The general parking area is a decent size, there are a few picnic tables and a port-a-potty which was surprisingly clean. The reservoir itself is huge and great for kayaking or canoeing, neither of which we did, but I did see quite a few people there enjoying themselves on the water. There is one general walking direction which takes you to several different hiking paths and there is even a cute little bridge overlooking a beautiful stream. It had rained that morning and with leaves falling, the trails were a little slippery at points, but nothing that made me feel unsafe. I'd definitely recommend wearing sneakers or hiking boots of some kind. Between the group of us, we had 3 dogs and none of them were on a leash; people really didn't seem to care and everyone was friendly. The dogs enjoyed swimming in the water and I enjoyed looking at it. I'd most definitely go back to Somerset Reservoir with a camera and a light lunch to kick back and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Camped here haha lol at the airfeild, it was just so good. FOOD WAS GREAT. Those burgers and and…read morepattys were out of this world, they were cooked good. Such a good place for my family. I have a good palette so I love good food lol

This is a small state park off US 7 about 10 miles north of Manchester Center VT. It's a 5-10…read moreminute walk from parking lot to the lake. The lake is fairly shallow, it's very clean, not a large beach area and very picturesque. It's not Lake Tahoe by any means but it's very pleasant and refreshing.

This is a beautiful park with a Great Lake for swimming. Parking is plentiful and close to the…read moreswimming area. The bathrooms and changing areas are clean.

So amazing! Clean bathrooms, caring and kind staff and overall amazing stay. Owners went out of…read moretheir way to make sure I had a good stay! Would not only come back myself but would recommend to anyone going through!

A very well-maintained cozy campground in beautiful Vermont. On the plus side, the sites are wooded…read morewith a good amount of shade, quiet and private. The rest rooms and showers are clean and easily accessible, however, the motion lights are only on for a couple of minutes, so you have to move around if you want the lights to stay on. Also, kinda weird, but one of the showers in the men's room is coin-operated, but not the other shower. Come to find out the coin thing doesn't work, but you wouldn't know that because there's no sign to say so. It was fine, though, because the other shower was working with no problems. The pool is EXCELLENT and well-maintained. You can see that the owner takes great care of the pool, and given that the weather was quite hot and humid, the pool was a godsend! On the minus side, the office was always locked when I went there. You can call the owner's number, but that gets to be a pain. They mention a camp store, but I suppose that's in the office, which, of course, was locked. I just went into Brandon to buy what I needed which is only three miles from the campground. The owner charges for each bag of trash which he says is one of his biggest expenses, but I don't know why he just doesn't simply bake in the cost of trash in his rate to camp there. The biggest pain was the dumping station. For whatever reason, the dumping station is roped off with posts in the way so I couldn't drive my camper close to dump my black and grey water. I didn't have a long enough hose to reach, so what I had to do is use my black/grey water portable tank to dump from the camper and then dump in the dumping station. This delayed our departure by a good 45 minutes to an hour. All in all, though, I would recommend Country View Campground.