OutReserve

Grout Pond Campground

Warning

General

The 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.

pond with picnic table in foreground
A photo of facility Grout Pond Campground with Waterfront
A photo of facility Grout Pond Campground with Waterfront
A photo of facility Grout Pond Campground with Lean To / Shelter

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Grout Pond Campground

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. The Grout Pond Hut (pictured above) is open for year-round use and is located within the semi-remote campground on the Green Mountain National Forest. To make reservations and learn more please visit the Grout Pond Hut website: Grout Pond Hut 

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 15 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
10, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop:
No Hookups
Price not available
17, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
2, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
5, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
8, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (119)

What Guests Are Saying

Grout Pond Campground offers a beautiful, semi-primitive camping experience with well-maintained sites and clean facilities, including outhouses. Visitors enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty, with easy access to hiking trails and swimming in the pond. While some sites may require a hike to access and there are limited amenities, many campers express a desire to return for future visits.

Review Summary

4.2
119 reviews
5
68.1%
81
4
11.8%
14
3
5.0%
6
2
6.7%
8
1
8.4%
10

Michael Q

December 21, 2025

4

Semi-primitive camping. No real amenities other than pit toilet(s). Great place to relax and get close to nature.

Michael Q

December 21, 2025

4

Semi-primitive camping. No real amenities other than pit toilet(s). Great place to relax and get close to nature.

Edward W

Verified

October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop:

5

Very Clean

Edward W

Verified

October 23, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop:

5

Very Clean

Shena L

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop:

5

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!

Shena L

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop:

5

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

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop:

5

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.

Sadie D

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop:

5

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

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop:

5

We stayed on Site 9 (water site). We had a great time camping, hiking and kayaking. The nights were chilly (35 degrees).

Mary L

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop:

5

We stayed on Site 9 (water site). We had a great time camping, hiking and kayaking. The nights were chilly (35 degrees).

Location Grout Pond Campground

Address:
2538 Depot Street
Manchester Center, VT, 05255
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.0455 / -72.9546

Elevation: 713 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • There are no electricity/water/sewer hookups at this campground.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

The 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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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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