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
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
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.
Michael T
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop:
Great site. Reserve well in advance since it's super popular and goes quickly.
Michael T
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop:
Great site. Reserve well in advance since it's super popular and goes quickly.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop:
False advertising!!! When we were looking to camp we wanted things to do while we were there and when we saw that Grout Pond said under activities that there was canoeing and kayaking we were excited! But when we showed up there was absolute nothing there and only could do those activities if you bring your own kayak or canoe. There were many signs about bears but no service to call anyone. If we were attacked there would’ve been no way to contact emergency services. There was no running water whatsoever. When we got there, there were signs that said handicap accessible but yet nothing was really all that accessible. Would never come back because of these reasons.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop:
False advertising!!! When we were looking to camp we wanted things to do while we were there and when we saw that Grout Pond said under activities that there was canoeing and kayaking we were excited! But when we showed up there was absolute nothing there and only could do those activities if you bring your own kayak or canoe. There were many signs about bears but no service to call anyone. If we were attacked there would’ve been no way to contact emergency services. There was no running water whatsoever. When we got there, there were signs that said handicap accessible but yet nothing was really all that accessible. Would never come back because of these reasons.
dianna harris (D)
July 14, 2023
Very beautiful and quiet. 16$ honor system fee per night
Douglas W
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop:
Honest and helpful staff
Douglas W
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop:
Honest and helpful staff
Gregory S
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
After 10 years of camping at site 9 I won’t be going back. The site renovations have completely removed all privacy screening between the site and the trail. It doesn’t appear that there was any thought to drainage as the new 20x30 crushed stone platform essentially dammed the water flow through the site and results in swampy ground adjacent to three sides of the platform. There was puddles of standing water all around the platform. The trees removed to make room for the platform resulted in far greater sun exposure and thus made it extremely difficult to hang a tarp. For some reason the fire pit was located on the uphill side next to the trail instead of down by the water.
Gregory S
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop:
After 10 years of camping at site 9 I won’t be going back. The site renovations have completely removed all privacy screening between the site and the trail. It doesn’t appear that there was any thought to drainage as the new 20x30 crushed stone platform essentially dammed the water flow through the site and results in swampy ground adjacent to three sides of the platform. There was puddles of standing water all around the platform. The trees removed to make room for the platform resulted in far greater sun exposure and thus made it extremely difficult to hang a tarp. For some reason the fire pit was located on the uphill side next to the trail instead of down by the water.
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
