Warning
GeneralThe Grout Pond Campground facility will be under construction during the 2026 season. The Pond Loop Trail leading walk-in sites 1 - 11 will be under construction from May - October. Campsites 1 - 11 will be open on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be reservable on Recreation.gov. The trail will be upgraded to accessible standards, which will greatly improve the visitor experience. Parking in the lower lot near the pond will be very limited due to the construction staging area. Please use caution at the site, as equipment will be using the access road and Pond Loop trail to complete the improvements. Thank you for your patience as we improve the site for future use.
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About Grout Pond Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (63)
What Guests Are Saying
Grout Pond Campground offers a serene and clean semi-primitive camping experience with well-maintained trails and beautiful scenery. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, spacious sites, and the proximity to the pond for kayaking and swimming. While the walk-in distance and limited amenities can be challenging for some, many plan to return for future visits, highlighting the campground as a wonderful spot for families and nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Grout Pond Campground offers a serene and clean semi-primitive camping experience with well-maintained trails and beautiful scenery. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, spacious sites, and the proximity to the pond for kayaking and swimming. While the walk-in distance and limited amenities can be challenging for some, many plan to return for future visits, highlighting the campground as a wonderful spot for families and nature lovers.
Review Summary
Michael Q
December 21, 2025
Semi-primitive camping. No real amenities other than pit toilet(s). Great place to relax and get close to nature.
Edward W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Very Clean
Shena L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Awesome 1st time there! Last weekend of camping season. We stayed for 1 night and it rained so out of the 5 campsites reserved, only 2 of us showed. Very quiet and clean! Will definitely be back to visit next year for at least a couple days stay!
Sadie D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop:
What a wonderful campsite! We had a great time here. We reserved site 8 and it was perfect, the shelter came in handy when rain settled in for one of the nights. We walked all around the pond and down to the reservoir and it was beautiful. It was about a 0.5 mile walk in, but the trails were so well maintained and easy to navigate. The bathroom at the parking lot was so clean (and even had toilet paper) and there were 2 brand new outhouses closer to the campsites that were also super clean. The water pump does work (just requires a bit more patience than you would think and is a two person job as you also need to hold the silver part up). Overall a wonderful experience - would recommend to anyone, especially families.
Mary L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
We stayed on Site 9 (water site). We had a great time camping, hiking and kayaking. The nights were chilly (35 degrees).
Jason H
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop:
Beautiful campgrounds. Clean and quiet. There is a hike in, but the trail is actually well maintained and wide so lots of people has wagons.
Joanna Lapp
October 1, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed camping here with our two little girls at the end of September. We had campsite number 1. It was a little hike but the path was pretty smooth and my husband was able to use a wheelbarrow to haul all our stuff in. We were glad we had brought kayaks to enjoy the lake even more. There was a porta pot just across the trail from our campsite. We were here beginning of the week and didn't see a lot of people.
Peter O
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop:
Love this place
Marc L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
We were 5 touring cyclists tent camping. Site # 15 was completely unsuitable for tent camping, no level grass area and large traprock gravel. Site #16 was marginal, and some campers had to wild camp in the woods just to find a flat pitch. I don't understand why tent camping isn't allowed in the large grassy field currently for day use only.
Michael T
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Very beautiful place.
Location Grout Pond Campground
Address:
2538 Depot Street
Manchester Center, VT, 05255
United States
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 (Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 6.0 miles. Turn left onto Forest Rooad 262 and follow it to the end.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.0455 / -72.9546
Elevation: 713 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
There are no electricity/water/sewer hookups at this campground. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe Grout Pond Campground facility will be under construction during the 2026 season. The Pond Loop Trail leading walk-in sites 1 - 11 will be under construction from May - October. Campsites 1 - 11 will be open on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be reservable on Recreation.gov. The trail will be upgraded to accessible standards, which will greatly improve the visitor experience. Parking in the lower lot near the pond will be very limited due to the construction staging area. Please use caution at the site, as equipment will be using the access road and Pond Loop trail to complete the improvements. Thank you for your patience as we improve the site for future use.
