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Stoughton Pond Rec Area

North Springfield Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: Springfield , VT, VT

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.Stoughton Pond Recreation Area offers a group picnic shelter with tables and a large grill. Ten family picnic sites are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stoughton-pond-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.

Stoughton Pond Recreation Area offers excellent fishing with annual rainbow trout stocking and bass fishing, plus scenic views of Mount Ascutney and a shallow, roped beach perfect for families.

Wildlife alert: Black bears, coyotes, foxes, and raccoons present in the area; wood turtles also documented

Insider tips for Stoughton Pond Rec Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Pavilion rental option available and reasonably priced for group gatherings Shallow, roped swimming area and changing facilities on-site

Skip Stoughton Pond Rec Area if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at sites. You visit outside May through October - seasonal closure. You expect lifeguard supervision for swimming. You're concerned about beach cleanliness - animal droppings reported on sand.

Best time to visit Stoughton Pond Rec Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt) (North Hartland, VT), Greendale Campground (Manchester Center, NY), Hapgood Pond (Peru, VT), Winhall Brook Camping Area (South Londonderry, VT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Stoughton Pond Rec Area

Cell signal at Stoughton Pond Rec Area (Springfield , VT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

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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Springfield , VT, VT★ 5 (1 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.Stoughton Pond Recreation Area offers a group picnic shelter with tables and a large grill. Ten family picnic sites are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best for:HikersBoatersWildlife watchersSites:Tent
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush 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 need RV hookups - no hookups available at sites✕ You visit outside May through October - seasonal closure✕ You expect lifeguard supervision for swimming✕ You're concerned about beach cleanliness - animal droppings reported on sand

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Pavilion rental option available and reasonably priced for group gatherings

Shallow, roped swimming area and changing facilities on-site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Black bears, coyotes, foxes, and raccoons present in the area; wood turtles also documented

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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802-886-2775· North Springfield Lake
Getting there →

Take VT 106 North to Stoughton Pond Road. The facility is about ½ mile to the left in Perkinsville, Vermont.

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 — North Springfield Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at North Springfield Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Stoughton Pond Rec Area cost per night?+
Stoughton Pond Rec Area costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Stoughton Pond Rec Area open?+
Stoughton Pond Rec Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stoughton Pond Rec Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Stoughton Pond Rec Area?+
Stoughton Pond Rec Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Stoughton Pond Rec Area?+
Stoughton Pond Rec Area 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 Stoughton Pond Rec Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stoughton Pond Rec Area is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Stoughton Pond Rec Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Stoughton Pond Rec Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$65 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt)

North Hartland, VT

From $65/night

Greendale Campground

Manchester Center, NY

From $10/night

Hapgood Pond

Peru, VT

From $20/night

Winhall Brook Camping Area

South Londonderry, VT

From $24/night

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