We were pleasantly surprised to find that the park has a few sites out in an open grassy area; most VT parks we've been to are quite dark in the woods. Site 15 suited us just fine.

Date of visit: Jul 2008

Site 18 is another of the sunny sites to choose from.

And a few more sunny ones: 17a, 17, and 16.

Site 2 is much more typical of VT state parks - well-shaded. This is is also quite private.

Site 1 is a smaller site that still has a little sun.

Site 5 is the only pull-through site.

Campers can also stay in one of 8 lean-to shelters.

While on our walk around the campground, we spotted this bruin taking a slow stroll along the road.

A short walk from the campground takes you to this former fire lookout tower. It is in excellent condition and you can climb to the top, from which you have a fantastic panorama of the mountains. I was even able to pick out Mt Washington, off in neighboring New Hampshire.

I spent about an hour and a half up in the tower at sunset, which cast an interesting shadow of the tower on the trees.

Sunset over the Green Mountains.

Amenities

Dump station available

Rates: $14 - No hookups

19 sites, 8 lean-to shelters

Coord: 44.048783 N, 72.634726 W

Activities/Nearby Attractions

Floating Bridge

Hiking, Biking, Fishing

Marvin Newton House Museum

Porter House Box Museum

Granite Quarries & VT Granite Museum