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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Pet Friendly
About Grout Pond Campground
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
William C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
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
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 4, Loop:
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.
Alexander S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 4, Loop:
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
Beautiful location with easy access to swimming in the pond and well marked trails.
Steve H
July 16, 2024
Beautiful location with easy access to swimming in the pond and well marked trails.
Ethan Guertin
April 19, 2024
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!
John Sullivan
October 27, 2023
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.
Matthew Z
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
The site I reserved was absolutely inadequate for camping. Luckily there was a nearby first come first serve campsite available. Site 15 is a table and fire pit on rocks recently laid as a driveway. There is no area for a tent and no shade. When I first saw the site I thought I had mistaken it for a truck turn around area. Being nosy I did check out the campsites along the pond itself which looked incredible.
Matthew Z
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
The site I reserved was absolutely inadequate for camping. Luckily there was a nearby first come first serve campsite available. Site 15 is a table and fire pit on rocks recently laid as a driveway. There is no area for a tent and no shade. When I first saw the site I thought I had mistaken it for a truck turn around area. Being nosy I did check out the campsites along the pond itself which looked incredible.
Alexander B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Very peaceful and beautiful. Located at the far south of the green mountains, it feels remote without having to make the drive. The weekend I was there all the trails around the pond were being widened or something so trucks had torn everything up making it super muddy.
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
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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
