Dispersed Camping in Rutland County, Vermont
Showing 46 locations in Rutland County.
Baker Brook Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet Forest Service road corridor in the Green Mountain National Forest offering dispersed camping options nested within scenic woods.
Bingo Road and Perkins Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping area located within the Green Mountain National Forest along Bingo Road and Perkins Spur. Ten designated, well-spaced campsites sit nestled in dense forest alongside a rushing creek.
Black Branch Dispersed Area
A tranquil dispersed camping corridor located along Black Branch in the Green Mountain National Forest. Woody, well-spaced sites are situated along the gravel forest road corridor next to the scenic branch.
Black Pond Road Dispersed Camping
An extensive network of primitive, dispersed campsites nested along Black Pond Road in Castleton, Vermont. These quiet wooded spots provide simple, nature-oriented camping close to High Pond and local trails. Sites vary in size, with some being walk-in only, while others can accommodate small camper vans. There are no facilities available, so campers must pack out all waste.
Blue Ridge Road West Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Blue Ridge Road West in Green Mountain National Forest. Wooded surroundings offer a typical national forest camping experience.
Boyden Brook Road Dispersed (FR 25)
Dispersed camping corridor along Boyden Brook Road in the Green Mountain National Forest. Accessible by standard passenger cars, the road features a gravel surface and offers access to quiet forest settings near Boyden Brook. Ideal for those looking for a quiet, shaded retreat in a peaceful mountain environment.
Brandon Brook East Dispersed
Brandon Brook East provides quiet roadside dispersed camping spots along a gravel forest road in the Green Mountain National Forest.
Brandon Gap Parking
A designated trailhead parking area in the Green Mountain National Forest, offering convenient access to local hiking and winter recreation trails. The gravel lot is suitable for passenger vehicles and small self-contained rigs looking for a convenient mountain stay.
Caryl Brook Dispersed Area
Caryl Brook offers scenic dispersed campsites situated alongside a babbling forest stream within the Green Mountain National Forest.
Chandler Ridge South Dispersed
A scenic, wooded dispersed camping corridor along Chandler Ridge South in the Green Mountain National Forest. Accessible via a well-maintained gravel road, it offers several pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Chittenden Brook Campground
A small, tranquil developed campground nestled within a northern hardwoods forest in the Green Mountain National Forest. Featuring wooded overnight sites, it provides access to the Chittenden Brook Trail and connects to the Long Trail, making it an excellent base for hiking.
Chittenden Brook Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet gravel road spur offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Green Mountain National Forest.
Country Village Campground
A developed campground near Brandon, Vermont, providing structured sites for RVs and trailers.
Furnace Brook Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Furnace Brook in the Green Mountain National Forest, offering peaceful wooded sites adjacent to the brook.
Gifford Woods State Park Campground
Gifford Woods State Park Campground features heavily wooded campsites set within an ancient old-growth hardwood forest near Kent Pond. The park offers excellent amenities including clean coin-operated hot showers and well-maintained picnic areas.
GMFL National Forests Supervisor's Office Parking
Administrative parking area at the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Supervisor's Office.
Goshen Brook Dispersed Area
Goshen Brook provides access to peaceful dispersed camping sites along the forest road corridor in Green Mountain National Forest.
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests near Rutland, VT
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Holiday Drive Commercial Area
An informal urban overnight parking area located along Holiday Drive. Suitable for a quick, self-contained overnight stop, featuring a paved lot next to a small grassy area.
Lake Dunmore Kampersville
A large private commercial RV resort offering full hookups and amenities near the shores of Lake Dunmore.
Lake St Catherine State Park
An established developed state park campground set along the shores of Lake St. Catherine. Features spacious wooded campsites, lean-tos, and a rental cabin. On-site facilities include token-operated hot showers, clean restrooms, a boat launch, kayak rentals, and direct access to nearby mountain biking and hiking trails.
Lefferts Pond Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites located near Lefferts Pond in the Green Mountain National Forest, offering quiet, wooded surroundings.
Little Rock Pond Tenting Area
This designated tenting area sits on the shores of Little Rock Pond along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail.
Meadow Brook Dispersed Area
A quiet forest pull-off within the Green Mountain National Forest offering standard dispersed camping.
Michigan Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites along Michigan Road (Upper Michigan Road) in the Green Mountain National Forest. The road follows a scenic brook with several primitive pull-offs, some featuring established fire rings. Access can be rocky and bumpy, with high-clearance vehicles recommended, especially beyond the second bridge.
Middlebury District, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
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Moosalamoo Campground
A quiet National Forest campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo. It features 19 wooded sites, vault toilets, and potable water via a hand pump, with direct trail access to the surrounding national recreation area.
Moosalamoo Spur Dispersed Camping (FR 24B)
Scenic dispersed sites located along Forest Road 24B (Moosalamoo Spur) leading toward the Voter Brook Overlook. This gravel corridor offers multiple pull-offs and primitive sites with existing fire rings nestled in the Green Mountain National Forest. A quiet and private alternative to the nearby developed campground, ending in a scenic panoramic overlook area.
Mount Horrid Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Mount Horrid road within the Green Mountain National Forest. The route offers secluded, wooded pull-offs in a pristine wilderness setting, perfect for those seeking quiet recreation near local mountain peaks.
New Boston Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping sites nestled along New Boston Road next to a peaceful stream in the Green Mountain National Forest. The final approach features a rough dirt surface, leading to quiet, wooded sites with direct access to local trails.
Rochester West Hill Dispersed
Rochester West Hill is a scenic gravel corridor winding through the Green Mountain National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping. It is accessible to standard passenger vehicles during the seasonal open period.
Romance Mountain Road Dispersed Camping
A remote Forest Service road providing dispersed camping opportunities near Romance Mountain in the Green Mountain National Forest. The road is composed of crushed aggregate or gravel and is generally passable for standard passenger cars.
Rutland Walmart
A commercial paved parking lot in Rutland, Vermont offering potential quick overnight parking close to local services and dining.
Sherburne Trails Parking Area
Sherburne Trails Parking offers overnight access along a gravel forest road near popular hiking trails. The site provides a basic gravel base suitable for passenger cars during the open season.
Silver Lake Access Road
Seasonal access point located along Silver Lake Road (Forest Road 27) in the Green Mountain National Forest. Serves as a gateway to the southern end of the recreation area with standard National Forest dispersed camping regulations.
Silver Lake Campground
A primitive, hike-in or bike-in developed campground located along the scenic shores of Silver Lake within the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. The site features 15 tent campsites, vault toilets, and a natural water spring. Accessing the campground requires a 0.6-mile hike or a 1.5-mile bike ride from the designated trailhead parking lot, offering a quiet, non-vehicular backcountry experience.
Silver Lake Trailhead Parking
The trailhead parking area serving the Silver Lake Recreation Area and hike-in campground. While overnight parking is permitted for hikers heading into the backcountry, sleeping inside vehicles or RVs in the parking lot itself is restricted.
Smoke Rise Campground
A full-service seasonal commercial RV park and campground offering spacious wooded sites and hookups near Brandon.
Smucker Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor within the Green Mountain National Forest offering scenic dispersed camping along a gravel road with easy access to nearby hiking.
Souphouse Flat Dispersed Area
Souphouse Flat provides dispersed camping access along a quiet gravel corridor in the Green Mountain National Forest.
South Branch Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor in the Green Mountain National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Wooded roadside pull-offs provide a tranquil camping setting close to local trailheads and historical sites.
Texas Falls Road & Texas Gap Spur Dispersed
Scenic forest road corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along Texas Falls Road and Texas Gap Spur (Forest Road 212) within Green Mountain National Forest. Campsites are located past the recreation area. Note that some sections may experience seasonal closures or gate restrictions depending on road conditions. Excellent opportunity for quiet forest immersion near scenic streams.
Thresher Hill Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road spur offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Green Mountain National Forest.
Townsend Brook Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites nestled along Townsend Brook Road in the Green Mountain National Forest.
White Rocks Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor within the White Rocks National Recreation Area. Dispersed camping is allowed in the gravel pull-outs on the lower portion of the road before the seasonal gate. Camping is strictly prohibited beyond the gate and around the picnic area where designated signs are posted.
Widows Clearing Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor and parking area located in the Green Mountain National Forest. The site provides standard wooded surroundings with convenient access to local hiking trails.