Downingville (FR 291) in VT -- Camping Rules & Access
Downingville (FR 291) in VT
Road corridorGreen Mountain and Finger Lakes NFs
5.6 mi from Bristol
Maps 1,413 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/15
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Moderate
- All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Alder Hill.
- Estimated climb: 210 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Abraham stands 2,597 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles southeast.
- A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–55°F, 5.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.