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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
Grout Pond Campground
Grout Pond Campground
Grout Pond Campground
Grout Pond Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
10, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
11, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop:
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop:
No Hookups
$16.00
/ per night
17, Loop:
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
2, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
3, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
4, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
5, Loop:
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
6, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
8, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
9, Loop:
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.3
63 reviews
5
69.8%
44
4
11.1%
7
3
4.8%
3
2
6.3%
4
1
7.9%
5

Jesse F

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop:

3

The spot I had was very private, spacious and beautiful. Location is wonderful, however, next time I will visit in a month when the flies are not in constant attack mode, holy moly, I have never seen so many deer and black flies.

Steve H

October 26, 2024

2

There was a camper running a generator all evening. They did shut down at 10 pm, but we were unable to enjoy hanging out by our camp fire for the evening, so it really poured cold water on our fall stay. It would be nice if this was a camping area where no generators were allowed.

TROY E

Verified

September 27, 2024 Stayed at: 8, Loop:

4

I had a great time and, for the most part, I got everything I expected from the location. The pond was beautiful and the site was clean and I very much appreciated that the fire pit had a grill built into it - that made cooking a lot easier. There were two things that kept me from giving a higher score, though. 1) I did NOT realize that the site I chose had no vehicle access. I would have brought a cart if I realized my supplies needed to be hiked in a half-mile. This made firewood especially exhausting. More notice about the need for a cart would have been seriously appreciated. 2) Albeit a minor point, I was disappointed to find that the water pump advertised did not really work. Nothing more than a dribble and I really needed 3-4 hands to both pump and collect. I had a plan B but was hoping to refill water bladder from it and could not.
All that said, I enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend.

alan w

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 5, Loop:

4

I underestimated the "walk-in" to the campsites. This is actually a hike. Closest site from the parking lot is 0.5 miles. People even used watercraft to transfer equipment to their site. This only works if the site is on the pond's edge. The campground gets very active during the weekend with day users. I am now more knowledgeable about the area and will be better prepared next time.

Jonathon C

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 10, Loop:

5

Very clean campsite right next to the water with a picnic table and fire ring. There is an outhouse not too far down the trail. One of my new favorite campsites. I will be returning!

William C

Verified

August 22, 2024 Stayed at: 9, Loop:

5

Campsite #9 at Grout Pond is, in my opinion, the nicest campsite in an other wise gorgeous campground. I had a lovely visit and look forward to returning next year.

Alexander S

Verified

August 2, 2024 Stayed at: 4, Loop:

5

Excellent campground. Well-kept sites and easy access to the beautiful pond. Great trails. Our neighbors at the other walk-in sites were quiet and respectful. Facilities were clean. Reserved sites were clearly labeled as such. Wonderful spot.

Steve H

July 16, 2024

5

Beautiful location with easy access to swimming in the pond and well marked trails.

Ethan Guertin

Ethan Guertin

April 19, 2024

5

Stayed here this past February. Despite there being snow, the road was plowed enough for us to be able to find a spot to park and set up camp for the night.

There was also plenty of parking for those looking to hike and xc-ski.

Overall, a great experience for winter camping!

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John Sullivan

John Sullivan

October 27, 2023

5

Grout Pond is a hidden gem and was absolutely beautiful! Some of the best fall foilage in the state and bunches of gorgeous mushrooms to find along the way. The path around the lake very well maintained.

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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

Category About
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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