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.
Featured amenities
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
KM FM
November 18, 2021
What a magnificent little place. This was like the winter wonderland I always envisioned as a child. It’s so quite and peaceful. The air so crisp and fresh. It was something out of a movie! So breathtaking :) will definitely be back here again! Traveled all the way from Texas for this experience!!!!!
Arthur A
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Great rustic camp ground. Perfect for families looking for a beautiful and quiet time.
Arthur A
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop:
Great rustic camp ground. Perfect for families looking for a beautiful and quiet time.
Andrew C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop:
I enjoyed the campsite and the shelter, and the location is quiet and very peaceful. The lake was beautiful. The walk-in camp sites require a bit of walking so plan accordingly.
Andrew C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop:
I enjoyed the campsite and the shelter, and the location is quiet and very peaceful. The lake was beautiful. The walk-in camp sites require a bit of walking so plan accordingly.
Joe F
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Very well managed by the caretaker
Joe F
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop:
Very well managed by the caretaker
Michele M
September 21, 2021
Wear mud boots.
Michele M
September 21, 2021
Wear mud boots.
Jonah T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 3, Loop:
The lake and surrounding were beautiful but we had a very underwhelming experience staying at Grout Pond. We arrived by bike in the early evening and found the signage to our campsite (and broadly) to be very difficult to understand. For example, the hand pump water should have a note on it to let people know wether it is suitable for drinking or not (we boiled ours). We found our campsite to be trashed (#3) with beer cans littering the ground. It additionally was swamped with inches of standing water over the entire campsite - culverts with railroad ties etc. - would be helpful to mitigate this. We slept across the path in site #1 because it was slightly drier. Even though the site was marked as reserved - there was no one staying in it. It should be noted that none the lake front sites were occupied even though they were marked as reserved on the night we stayed there. I imagine people book them because they're cheap and if their plans or the weather changes they just don't show up.
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
