EXPLORE · FREE CAMPING

Free Camping in Vermont

3 No-Fee Sites 1 with Restroom 2 with Water

Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest permits dispersed camping on most national forest land. The Long Trail corridor has established shelters, but the adjacent national forest allows dispersed camping. The Breadloaf Wilderness in Addison County and the Peru Peak Wilderness in Bennington County are the most remote zones. Vermont's moose population makes dispersed camping particularly memorable in the northeast kingdom area.

No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →

Before You Go

Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water

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Water Filter
Sawyer Squeeze or Katadyn — essential when no water provided
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Leave No Trace Kit
WAG bags + trowel for sites without restrooms
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Offline GPS
Cell service is rare at dispersed sites
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Bear Canister
Required in many dispersed zones in bear country

Free Camping Sites in Vermont

STRATTON VIEW SHELTER & TENT AREA
Restroom Water 15 sites

overnight shelter located within one mile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and coincident Long Trail

📍 43.1061, 72.9717°W
ROLSTON REST SHELTER
Water 5 sites

ROLSTON REST SHELTER (Campground)

📍 43.7131, 72.8614°W
GRIFFITH LAKE TENT AREA
5 sites

GRIFFITH LAKE TENT AREA (Campground)

📍 43.3034, 72.9579°W