Chittenden Brook Campground

Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests — riverside, hiking

Location: Rochester, VT, VT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (49 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Chittenden Brook Campground is situated in a beautiful northern hardwoods forest, approximately seven miles from Rochester, VT. It is a small and semi-remote campground, perfect for those who seek a more tranquil camping experience. The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Chittenden Brook Campground available for reservations.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chittenden-brook-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, semi-remote campground in a beautiful northern hardwoods forest about 7 miles from Rochester, VT, perfect for those seeking a tranquil camping experience with easy access to hiking trails including the Long Trail.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Eastern Porcupine, and Snowy Owls present in the area

Insider tips for Chittenden Brook Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Sites are primitive but well-maintained with fire rings and picnic tables Long Trail intersection is approximately 2 miles hiking distance from the campground

Skip Chittenden Brook Campground if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You need cell phone signal — service is not available. You need water access in facilities — no water in bathrooms reported.

Best time to visit Chittenden Brook Campground: Autumn — Described as especially beautiful during autumn according to camper reviews.

Nearby campgrounds: Silver Lake Campground (Brandon, VT), Moosalamoo Campground (Rochester, VT), North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt) (North Hartland, VT), Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt) (East Thetford, VT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Chittenden Brook Campground

Cell signal at Chittenden Brook Campground (Rochester, VT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Rochester, VT, VT★ 4.6 (49 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Chittenden Brook Campground is situated in a beautiful northern hardwoods forest, approximately seven miles from Rochester, VT. It is a small and semi-remote campground, perfect for those who seek a more tranquil camping experience. The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Chittenden Brook Campground available for reservations.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV18 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You need cell phone signal — service is not available✕ You need water access in facilities — no water in bathrooms reported

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Sites are primitive but well-maintained with fire rings and picnic tables

Long Trail intersection is approximately 2 miles hiking distance from the campground

Best: Autumn

Described as especially beautiful during autumn according to camper reviews

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Moose, Eastern Porcupine, and Snowy Owls present in the area

Location

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(802) 767-4261· Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
Getting there →

From Rochester, travel south for 1.0 mile on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Follow Route 73 west for 5.1 miles. From Brandon, travel east on Route 73 for 11.2 miles.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Chittenden Brook Campground cost per night?+
Chittenden Brook Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Chittenden Brook Campground open?+
Chittenden Brook Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Chittenden Brook Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Chittenden Brook Campground?+
Chittenden Brook Campground can accommodate RVs up to 18 feet.
How do I make reservations at Chittenden Brook Campground?+
Chittenden Brook Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Chittenden Brook Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Chittenden Brook Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Chittenden Brook Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Chittenden Brook Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.6 (49)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Silver Lake Campground

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From $10/night

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From $15/night

North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt)

North Hartland, VT

From $65/night

Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)

East Thetford, VT

From $65/night

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