Grout Pond - West Wardsboro, Vermont
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| Address: Unknown | Coordinates: 43.045238, -72.953437 | |
| Site Type: Forest Service (USDA) | Status: Official | |
| Open Dates: Year-round | Max Stay Length: 14 in 30-nights | |
| Road Type: Unknown | Miles to Paved Road: Unknown | |
| Number of Sites: 6-15 | Max RV Length : Unknown | |
| Contact Email: | Contact Phone: (802)747-6700 | |
| Website: www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/greenmountain/htm/greenmountain/links/recreation/camping/groutpondcamping.htm | ||
This week's weather forecast for this location.
Sun  High 29° F Low 18° F |
Mon High 40° F Low 22° F |
Tue High 34° F Low -1° F |
Wed  High 22° F Low 7° F |
Green Mountain National Forest
Sixteen hundred acres of the Forest set aside for recreation. Grout Pond is very popular for camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing. It is open year-round and no camp fee is required, donations are accepted at the lower parking area bulletin board. Donations are utilized solely for Grout Pond Recreation Area. A Green Mountain National Forest campground host is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day to assist visitors and answer questions. Due to the high amount of use and the effects on the surrounding environment, camping is allowed in designated sites only. Please use pads and platforms provided. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.
There are 6 vehicle accessible campsites, an open day-use area, and a barrier-free vault toilet. Down near the parking area there are another barrier-free vault toilet, a hand pump for drinking water, a 200-foot boat portage with an unloading area, and 5 day-use picnic areas with grills. Each campsite has a picnic table, a tent platform or pad, and a fire ring. Plenty of hiking opportunities also exist with over 10 miles of trails, marked with blue diamonds.
Directions:
From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Stratton-Arlington Road (aka: Kelley Stand Road) for about 6.0 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 262. Follow FR 262 to the end.
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| Amenities: - Drinking Water - Restrooms - Fire Ring - Picnic Tables - Near Water |
Activities: - Hiking Trails - Fishing - Wildlife Viewing - Boating |
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Posted by jenn
on Dec 22, 2008
Dear Madam,
The free camping there in the winter was great. You can walk the road at midnight under a full moon with the light reflecting off from it to see your way without a flashlight. An adventure for Christmas.
Grout Pond is not “free”. It is supported by donations. Please leave a donation and don’t abuse this privilege.
IS IT SAFE?
Yes it is totally safe, well as safe as primitive camping could be. I’ve been going up there for a couple years now and never had a problem. Only thing you might encounter are some animals!
I was hoping to visit the area this weekend (I am from Philadelphia). Is camping there permitted at this time of year in April, or does it not open until Memorial Day weekend as most places do?
Thanks for the help!! We have been having a difficult time finding campgrounds that are open this time of year
Hi Kristen,
Our records indicate that camping is ok in this area all year round. In fact, one of our users left a comment above stating how great winter camping is at this location.
Freecampsites.net doesn’t manage Grout Pond or any other camping locations. For additional information about Grout Pond, you may wish to visit the camping area’s website or call the Green Mountain National Forest’s office at 802-747-6700.
Hope you have a great time this weekend. Please let us know about your experiences if you end up camping at Grout Pond or any other campsites listed on our page. Happy Camping!