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
Amelia H
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop:
Sites 4 and 5 are awesome. Bit of a walk in - I highly recommend getting to the campsite during the day, as it's a bit harder to bring stuff in at night. Another important point: if you've got a larger tent, it might not fit perfectly on the tent pad, so bring some extra paracord and stakes to adjust how you're attaching the tent to the tent pad. All in all, a really nice (if cold) weekend out camping.
David C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop:
Hesitant to write a good review because I want this place to stay one of the best kept secrets on the GMF.
James E
September 13, 2020
Great spot. Care taker was very nice. he came by a few times to check on us.
Ted D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 4, Loop:
The host was helpful. Tents must be on wooden platforms.
Briony M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop:
A very beautiful spot to be. Try to book early so you can get a spot on the pond. Unfortunately we booked the same weekend another very noisy camper decided to stay. However, after talking to the camp host a ranger was called in to speak to the noisy camper. The situation was dealt with very professionally and the camper quieted down for our second night. Lovely spot for canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding. We also recommend going to Honeypie, a great family-owned restaurant in Jamaica, VT, just a half-hour drive away.
sarah a
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Grout Pond Campground site 17 was a quiet, secluded car camping site. The campground is just a couple of minutes away from several beautiful trails: Stratton Pond, Stratton Mountain, Branch Pond, Little Rock Pond. Altogether, this location provided us with a welcome summer vacation in the cool Green Mountains.
Joe F
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop:
Incredible location right on the pond. The area was very well taken care of by the host with no trash to be seen in sight. We can't wait to head back again!
Karen L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop:
We loved everything about our experience camping at Grout Pond. The site was immaculate, completely free of any litter from previous campers. The views are stunning. Well worth the kayak trip to get out there.
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 16, Loop:
The volunteer, Tom, kept the campsite very clean. We had a good campsite, and the pond was great.
Pavel C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop:
Amazing hidden gem of a campground. Could use a few more amenities, but itβs rustic nature is definitely part of the charm
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
| Category | About |
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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.
