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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Described as especially beautiful during autumn according to camper reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#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.
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