If you ever plan to visit Vermont to see the fall colors, this has got to be a go to place on your…read morelist. The views are stunning, beautiful and will surely mesmerize you. Once you cross the the auto toll road and the gondola ride (for Mt. Mansfield) you'll be entering this zigzag, twisty scenic road which will bring you to the notch. The enire road is breathtaking. It's scenic during peak fall foilage and you'll see people stopping along to take pictures. The road is very narrow and there would be cars parked on either side so i'd recommend to drive slow and yield to people walking along and the oncoming traffic. There's a visitor center which will help you find your way to a couple of hikes/ trails. There were also porta potty which were clean. The parking is limited and you'll have to wait and search through. During our visit, there was no one in the visitor center. There are helpful signs and boards to guide you along the trails there which was helpful. The sterling pond hike starts from the visitor center and it is about a 1,000 ft elevation total. The smugglers cave is a few steps away from this visitor center. The entire smugglers notch is scenic and makes for great photo opportunities. There are a couple of great hikes/ trails from here and i'd reommend anyone visiting vermont to check out this place during the fall season.

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.

Great little country store with the flavor of REAL Vermont (not the pottery barn variety you so…read moreoften see in the tourist spots). Local crafts, snacks, and really nice people running the place. Many new improvements now that there is a new owner in charge, and they are even talking about putting in a deli. My local store of choice!

We needed a tent site for a overnight and the State park was full. This campsite was a positive…read moreexperience. Its covered with grass and there is a small lake with ducks. Free warm showers and a washing machine. there's a full service conveniences store with a cool local vibe. We stayed at the state site later in the week which turned into a mud site when it rained for 2 straight days. I'd prefer this site since it has grass and the tent stays "cleaner" since the grass takes a bit longer before it turns into mud. I would visit again.

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.

Beautiful campground for our RV. We have a slot that is huge... quite a distance from the next…read moreslot. It's in a beautiful field. The sites are grass, which I have never seen before. It's great as far as I am concerned. No dirt gets in the RV. Two complaints... 1, it's hard to see the roads at night. Some markers would help. 2, the laundry has one washer and one dryer. No folding table, but there is a large sink. I would give it a 4.5 but 4 it is.

wonderful camp spot close to Stowe. We visited Ben & Jerry's, lake Champlain chocolates, the…read moreflannel shop, and many more. We were at site 70, facing the open field. Very beautiful! Clean showers and restrooms. Site was level and grassy, no dirt in the camper!

Very nice family oriented campgrounds! New swimming pool, go carts, arcade, mini golf and…read moreplayground for children. Also you don't need to be camping there to enjoy this place. All activities are open to the public for a fee. Great place!!

Beautiful hidden gem in Elmore. Reasonable rental rates for peddle boats, kayaks, canoes and…read morestand-up paddle boards. Admission was $5/person. Indoor restrooms with space to change. Beautiful views, calm water and clean spots to lay your blankets and chairs. Carry in/ carry out, so having a garbage bag with you is helpful. Hours were 10am-dusk.

A great park about 20 minutes north of Stowe featuring a large lake and both a sandy beach and a…read moregrassy area behind it with a few shaded spots and picnic tables. Restroom facilities right next to beach. They also offer rentals for the water as well as hiking and camping. Fee to enter varies by # of adults ($4 per) and kids 4-13 ($2). Of similar spots I've visited, this is my favorite.

This place is perfect. The cabin we stayed in was so cozy. Tim, the gentleman who works there, was…read moreso helpful and kind and down-to-earth. The other people staying there were pleasant. The showers and other areas we clean with hot water. There's a swimming hole for warmer months but the waterfall leading into it is just a leisurely walk up the property. I plan to be back one day for su

This Campground is a beautiful, secluded, quiet, restful place. The owner Matt is friendly and…read morehelpful and wants to make sure each of the campers has a great experience. The owners are committed to improving the camp year over year. There are options from tent camping to very beautiful cabin camping. Showers and bathroom are as nice as you can expect in any national chain campground operator. WiFi is available near the bathhouse. The river runs right by all the campsites, with a beautiful waterfall within a couple hundred feet of the campground. I am sure we will be back to enjoy this beautiful space again. Pete

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.

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.

Book this place NOW, then come back and read the reviews. I mean it! GO! Now! John is an EXTREMELY…read moreprimo host, welcoming from the instant we pulled into the driveway. He framed a tour for us (hiking, farmers market, swimming, mountain views, picturesque towns) that was the height of our trip. Nailed it! We actually booked the Cozy Screen House the first two nights (beautiful site, CLEAN inside and out, real futon, flashlights, S'more fixings, everything! ) and we almost didn't want to give it up to be inside the Mill. Pictures can't evoke the energy in this place: the scented wood and stone entryway; the warm tones and lighted walls and creaky planks of the main living room and bar; the authentic STEEP climb to the upstairs (shared) bathroom-with teak tub! (Knuckle bite)- oh and then the upstairs private bedroom and sitting room...just outstanding. The constant rush of the river was very soothing. Felt very relaxed and comfortable using the deck, towels, drying rack, coffee maker, and bug spray available. Notes: beautiful natural paths (uneven stones, careful), and gorgeous hand made wooden steps (hold hand rail) from deck to main house. Swimming on site is an unforgettable experience! But not for the faint of heart, or those with vertigo...very steep steps (excellent solid rope hand rail), then an almost vertical ladder of 5-6 steps. Wow! Totally worth it! This is long, I know, but go see them, John and Manjula, their place, their love of laughter, peace, and adventure. Prepare to be enlightened!

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.