Grout Pond Campground
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests — fishing, hiking
Location: Manchester Center, VT, VT
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campground has 12 reservable sites and offers easy access to over 10 miles of mulituse trails. The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Grout Pond Campground available for reservations.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Grout Pond is a hidden gem offering 12 reservable sites in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest with easy access to over 10 miles of multiuse trails. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a peaceful, scenic destination with excellent fall foliage and well-maintained facilities.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bald Eagle, Common Loon, and Eastern Bobcat present in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Grout Pond Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 12 reservable sites Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites Year-round cabin reservations available through Green Mountain National Forest partnership with Vermont Huts Association
Skip Grout Pond Campground if: You require RV hookups. You need immediate availability during peak seasons due to early booking requirements.
Best time to visit Grout Pond Campground: September-October — Fall foliage highly praised in reviews; camper reported visiting end of September with positive experience. Winter — Year-round operations; reviewer described winter experience as peaceful and beautiful like a 'winter wonderland'.
Nearby campgrounds: Winhall Brook Camping Area (South Londonderry, VT), Townshend Lake Recreation Area (Townshend, VT), Hapgood Pond (Peru, VT), Greendale Campground (Manchester Center, NY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grout Pond Campground
Cell signal at Grout Pond Campground (Manchester Center, VT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campground has 12 reservable sites and offers easy access to over 10 miles of mulituse trails. The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Grout Pond Campground available for reservations.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 12 reservable sites
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites
Year-round cabin reservations available through Green Mountain National Forest partnership with Vermont Huts Association
Fall foliage highly praised in reviews; camper reported visiting end of September with positive experience
Year-round operations; reviewer described winter experience as peaceful and beautiful like a 'winter wonderland'
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Route 7 in Arlington , take the Arlington exit and turn west on Route 313 at the end of the exit ramp. Take the first right onto South Road and follow to the end. Turn right onto Kansas Road and follow it over Route 7 and over a two-lane bridge. After the bridge turn right and travel east on the Kelley Stand Road (Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 10.32 mils. Turn right onto Forest Road 262 and follow in to the end. From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Kelley Stand Road (St
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- 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.
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