I had a Wonderful Time! I enjoyed going there, & getting to know everyone that stayed there.read more

We (couple m+f) went in August 2025 for 4 days, right from entering the property we were impressed…read more Very nice place that won't empty your wallet. Bath & showers were so nice and have W&D? Huge plus if anything gets dirty. The three hot tubs were so nice too, (bring your arm floaties) talk about relaxing........ And a pool, can you ask for anything more? We were there on an off weekend, so no planned activities. Everyone we met was very nice and no judgement. Very rare nowadays! We had our dog with us and everyone was really cool with him (Rottweiler) and he did great. (Sometimes has issues, he's a rescue and was previously abused. Our neighbors were super nice and gave us the layout of the area. If we can get the same spot as seasonal, we will jump on it! And we can let it all hang out!

I stayed at this park in July 2022. I had T46 campsite for my tent. It was very close to the…read morebathrooms and to the beautiful lake. Lake Groton. I had a picnic table and and place to build a fire. It was fairly private and I enjoyed it. The lake was absolutely beautiful to swim in and I brought my stand up paddle board too. Lots of boats out on the water. There are also campsites for campers. 56 campsites altogether. A nice pavilion with seating. Bathroom was pretty clean and you can take a shower for a few quarters. It's right near the Montpelier river rail trail where you can walk or bike. Careful for the bears around. They were at the dumpsters nightly.

Such a nice weekend! It was clean, quiet, and relaxing! We got there right as they were closing and…read morethe staff allowed us to find the perfect spot for us and our two dogs! We got the lean-to which was a perfect fit for our tent!

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.

Perfect family campground! Local owner owned, very well maintained and clean. Check in is…read moreseamless, well stocked on site store. You'll appreciate the established feel, the mature landscaping, and the quiet nature of the guests. atmosphere was pure Vermont. We were in a deluxe site with concrete pad and picnic table, near the shuffle board court- it was great. Next time we come we may try a site that backs up to the river to mix it up.

Check-in at the store where you will find souveniers, cold beverages, firewood, toys, pet supplies…read moreand some food items. Car and RV parking is in front of the building. A gate code is needed to access the campground. We rented a cabin here. There are four. Two of them are 'deluxe' and have indoor cook tops. The others do not allow indoor cooking and have grills outside. The kitchen was very well kitted with everything you could need. The Deluxe cabin we rented was decorated in a cabin style with bear and moose motif items. A table for two in the kitchen, a couch for two or three and a nice rocker. A small desk is in the corner of the livingroom with a kitchen chair for seating. Hooks for coats and a place for shoes by the door. The gas fireplace is shut off in the summer because the pilot heats up the cabin. They are on from Septemer 1st. The bedroom has a queen bed, (linens and blankets provided) full dresser, bedside tables, another kitchen chair (a total of four in the cabin) and luggage rack. Two narrow closets included hangers, extra pillows and towels for the pool or hot tub. Three quarter bath was well maintained. Two bath towels and one hand towel. Hand soap on vanity. Hair dryer and extra TP under sink. Shelves for toiletries. Clothes hook on back of door. Two seats and a table are on the front porch. Our parking space was in front of the porch. A picnic table and firepit are to the right of the porch, at the end of the parking space. Our porch faced the gravel road into the campground. The campground is tiered from the road down to the river with camper spots on each tier. No spots are directly on the river. A field designated as a dog exercise area is next to the river, then a small, rocky beach to the river. The road noise is heard throughout the campground, even at the brook where the river babbles over the stones, which is very pleasant. The onsite store rents tubes for riding the river. A path to the left of the dog area ends where you can put the tube in the water, ride it to the end of the beach and repeat the process. Laundry, public bathrooms and shower bathrooms are in a newer, climate controlled building near the playground. A pass code is needed to enter. Two pools and a hot tub are near the office/store. Mini-golf is behind the store. Dump station on the way out near the dumpsters. Gravel roads are maintained. Some site have full hook-up, fire pit and picnic table. Very pet friendly.

Rundown and forgotten, filled with seasonal residents in rundown rv's without vehicles, who take…read morepride in bragging about abandoning their dilapidated rigs at the end of the season (despite the park rules prohibiting them). The "bath house" is coed, and in horrible shape. The toilet stall doors are less than 3 feet so you are basically exposed while using them (mixed gender bath house again!). The floors are slat with spaces between, making it extremely unpleasant to use below 70° outside. We could not have showered while there as temps did not go above 60°. The water smelled like rotting eggs, sulphuric and off color. We stayed 3 nights and had to buy 6 gallons of water for our dogs to drink because they refused the stinky water. The site advertised full hook ups, however the distance between the electric hook up and sewer was over 65' and I wasn't able to find or access sewer the entire time. The camp host advised we should just dump as we are leaving instead which meant we could not shower in our RV either as it would fill our gray tank. The big positive about this location is the hiking and walking trails surrounding it. If you travel with dogs, this is a great place to let them off leash exploring. Be mindful that the seasonal residents had multiple free range cats, and they roamed in and out of our site despite two dogs. The camp helpers, Danielle and her husband were wonderful once we met them end of our second day. We purchased some soggy firewood from them. Overall I would not return to Onion River, as the seasonal site adds are all over social media and I feel those residents really destroyed our vacation experience.

Stay away at all costs. Better off staying in walmart than here. I had to cancel my reservation…read moreand they refused to refund any monies and offer vouchers that are only good for a future date at their location. Sounds scummy to me since as travelers, we never know when or if we'll be camping in this area ever again. Heed this and the other poor reviews and you'll see a pattern of poor character of the owners.

Smuggler's Notch State Park provides hiking, camping, nature programs, and mountain biking…read more Smuggler's Notch Park got its name because In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson passed an embargo act forbidding American trade with Great Britain and Canada. This was a severe hardship for northern Vermonters, since Montreal was closer than other markets in the US. Many local people continued illegal trade with Canada, herding cattle and carrying other goods through the Notch. Later, fugitive slaves used the Notch as an escape route to Canada. During the Prohibition years, liquor was smuggled from Canada over the improved road built in 1922. My mother and I just rode through and it was miles of the park with different areas to explore. The we're many hikers and explorers out. All I can say is the mountains are beautiful and the atmosphere is amazing. I would definitely want to come back in fall to see the trees change colors.

I love this twisty road! The spring is a must stop for a drink of water literally flowing out of…read morethe mountain. It's usually gorgeous in the fall but we missed the leaves this year. There are plenty of places to stop and hike along the notch. It's really a beautiful place.

My husband and I stayed here for over a week in October 2020. Only a few spots available due to…read moreseveral seasonal trailers that stay there. The owner was very nice and welcoming. The campground sits above US 2 and there is a fair amount of traffic noise. If that doesn't bother you, the campground is otherwise quiet and peaceful with beautiful, mature trees!

We were on a summer trip (June-July 2022) to New England with our grandson when we just happened to…read moredrive by the campground. We stopped in to check availability. Heath, the owner, was very friendly & and quickly found us an open spot. The campground is beautiful! Quiet & very scenic - meandering river, rolling hills and mountains in the background. Our grandson couldn't get enough of the giant slip-n-slide. We hope to be able to stop here again when we take our other grandson on his New England trip!

Couldn't even make it there three miles of the worst washboard pothole road I have ever been on,…read morehad to turn around. Assholes & idiots, very disappointed in Vermont.

Amazing campground that has everything you could ever want in a campground…read more Swimming, boat rentals, boat dock and launch (for smaller boats at least), a huge lake to explore, hiking trails that go through an abandoned village, brand new bathrooms and showers, and lots of education programming for kids. Tons of families here when I went and I can see why. And many of the sights have incredible views of the lake and the mountains. Side A camping sites were a bit better than side B.

Stunning water and mountain views in the middle of nowhere Vermont. Plenty of space for grilling,…read morechilling, or avoiding crowds. Shaded space set back from the beach available (under trees). Relieved that the entry fee was not too steep.

Just like Lake Willoughby...crystal clear water. I guess it's appropriate it's called Crystal Lake…read more $4 to get in (it's a state park). Lovely beach and there are picnic areas with grills, though those were not in use due to COVID. They have a bath house where you can change and use the restroom. Such a nice place to enjoy a swim and relaxing in the sun.

So beautiful and serene. I was surrounded by green glades and towering trees. There were trails and…read morea lot of accessible water. The park staff went out of their way to be kind and generous. You can tell how much they love nature. I felt safe at night from animals and people. The bathroom fadcilities were very clean and I never had a problem using them.

This park was voted as one of the top five parks in the views category in Vermont and they knew…read morewhat they are talking about. This park offers so much from a nice campground (and horse campground) to magical forest hikes and the cherry on the top amazing views down to the valley and "pond" from the top of the owl trail. We visited the area with small kids (3-4 years old, that love hikes) and they walked the trails and said, and I quote, "It was fun". This is Vermont a wonderful state, colored in vivid green during the summer and the entrance to the parks cost only 4$. If you are a nature loving people looking for a long or short hike, come here.