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from Best of Burlington, Summer 2023

from Best of Burlington, Summer 2023, page 62

CAMPING in Chi enden County

Outside of Chittenden County, campers will find an extensive selection of camping opportunities. Here is a sampling to show the possibilities in Vermont from north to south.

In Northern Vermont, Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground is situated in the heart of the natural beauty of Stowe. The area, known for the historic notch once frequented by smugglers, offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, biking, bouldering, ice climbing, and cave exploring. The campground, open from May 19 to October 16, includes 20 tent and 14 leanto sites, most of them walk-in with no vehicle access. Bingham Falls is one of the natural spots within easy access to the campground. For more information, visit www.vtstateparks.com.

In Central Vermont, Coolidge State Park is located in the developed recreation centerpiece of the 21,500-acre Calvin Coolidge State Forest, named for the 30th US president. Open from May 26 to the second Monday in October, the campground has 26 tent/RV sites and 36 lean-to rustic hillside sites known for sweeping views of the Black River Valley and the Green Mountains. Campers can use the nearby Camp Plymouth State Park, enjoying swimming and boating at no additional fee. For more information, visit www.vtstateparks.com.

Further south in Arlington, Vermont, is Camping on the Battenkill, a 35-acre campground accessing the Battenkill and Roaring Branch Rivers. The quiet, natureoriented property features swimming in the swimming hole, fishing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, touring neighboring covered bridges, and enjoying the games room. Camping sites range from 48 in hardwoods to 37 in partially wooded areas and 18 along the open field near the playground. Options are available for RVs and tents. For more information, visit www.campingonthebattenkill.com.

Above: North Beach has lifeguards, a grassy picnic area with grills and picnic tables, restrooms, foot showers, and a snack bar.

Right: The picnic shelter will allow one reservation per day for summer 2023.

of woods and beach on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington. It is a “hidden treasure” that features a rural atmosphere in an urban area. The campground offers 137 sites for tents and RVs or trailers from May 1 to October 15. There is an activity area and a kids’ playground at the beach. Bicyclists can directly access nine miles of bike paths from the campground. For more information, visit www.enjoyburlington.com.

KEELER BAY CAMPGROUND & MARINA

Keeler Bay Campground & Marina is located in South Hero. The nine-acre campground, open from May 1 to October 15, has 900 feet of shoreline on Lake Champlain. There are 24 sites for tents and RV full hookup. Beautiful views of the lake, along with recreational amenities including a large open field, make this a special place for campers. The marina, open May 15 to October 15, has 80 deep-water boat slips on the lake and provides food and bar service. For more information, visit keelerbay.com. ✿