The Campground
Stretched along the scenic Brewster River, our campground offers a delightful place to relax and reconnect with nature. Enjoy the sight and sound of the river with its 20' waterfall. Experience a truly dark night that will amaze you with the number of stars visible when there is no pollution from city lights. Evenings in mid-summer, the fireflies fill the meadow with twinkling lights. Many campers report the best night's sleep in years while staying here.
Opportunities also abound in the area for active outdoor pursuits. The Long
Trail can be accessed at several places close to the campground, including hikes
to the top of nearby Mt. Mansfield, the highest point in Vermont. Horseback
riding, fishing, bicycling, and canoe/kayak outings on the Lamoille River are
all available locally.
(Note: most cell phones will not operate right in the campground, but coverage is usually available at the higher elevation of the highway. Free internet connection is available at the Sunrise Cafe two miles away.)
Accommodations:
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We provide twenty tent sites, five of which are considered primitive because of the distance to the bath house and water supply. |
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A large central field with a 20'x32' timber-frame pavilion is ideal for group camping. |
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Three sites for small trailers/RVs have water and electric hook-ups (no vehicle sewer connections or dump station at the campground). These wooded sites are 50' back from the river and near the bath house. |
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Special riverside accommodations for rent include a lean-to, a cabin, and a tipi. |
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A one-bedroom apartment is available on the second floor of the bath house. |
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Each campsite is about 2,500 sq. feet in size. The site includes a non-tipping picnic table, a metal fire ring or stone fireplace, and parking for one vehicle. |
Common facilities:
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Our clean, modern bath house provides two lavatories, two flush toilets (in roomy stalls) and two free showers in both the men's and the ladies' rooms. The handicapable rest room has a raised toilet and an accessible lavatory. |
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An outside dishwashing sink with hot and cold water is available by the office. Another sink with cold water can be used for cleaning boots, clothes, etc. PLEASE DO NOT WASH dishes or other materials in the rest room lavatories. |
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The pavilion and field with picnic tables may be used by campers unless reserved by a group and posted with signs to that effect. The central fireplace on the field may be enjoyed responsibly, but fires must be attended by an adult and extinguished fully when done. |
Regulations:
Please observe the common-sense regulations posted at the office.
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Help reduce the impact on the environment by minimizing trash, utilizing recycling and compost bins, and returning containers with deposits to the store (we do NOT want the refundable bottles and cans). |
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Respect the quiet hours and use earphones if you want to listen to music or the radio. |
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Be careful with fires- do not leave them unattended- and do not throw non-combustible items in the fireplaces. |
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DO NOT bring firewood from out of the area (50 mile radius) to avoid the spread of insect infestations. (See "Read This") |
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No firearms, fireworks, or illegal substances. Alcohol is permitted if used responsibly by adults. |
Safety:
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Enjoy the river carefully and supervise all children in or around the water. There are some deep holes, slippery rocks, and swift currents, particularly after heavy rains. DO NOT JUMP OR DIVE from the rocks. No glass bottles in river. |
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Place all food in containers at night, preferably stored in your vehicle. We have had the occasional black bear visit the campground and raccoons may also raid your food if it is left exposed. |
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Do not harm or handle the wildlife. Chipmunks will forage for your scraps, but are not pets. Raccoons and skunks are the most common carriers of rabies. Foxes and bats should also be avoided. Report to the office any animals noticed if they are dead or acting strangely. |
Activities:
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Check the "Activities" page for events held here at the campground. |
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Links to other web sites will help you find information on what else is happening in the area. |
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We will be happy to help you make arrangements with local outfitters for fishing, canoe/kayak outings, horseback rides, etc. |
Site views:
| A view of each site can be found at the "Site View" page under the "Maps" page. |