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Joe F
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 Stayed at: 10
Very well managed by the caretaker
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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
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 mi 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
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Reviews
126 reviews
Summary
Grout Pond Campground is a beautiful and serene spot, featuring clean facilities and well-maintained trails, ideal for nature lovers and families. Campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, gorgeous scenery, and wildlife sightings, including nesting loons. However, some campers noted the lack of amenities, issues with flies, and challenges related to hike-in access to campsites.
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4.3
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Based on 126 reviews
5 stars
67.5% (85)
4 stars
13.5% (17)
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4.8% (6)
2 stars
6.3% (8)
1 star
7.9% (10)
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Jonah T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 Stayed at: 3
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.
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Jonah T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 Stayed at: 3
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.
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Colin N
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 Stayed at: 8
Site 8 had a brand new Adirondack shelter in great shape. It rained torrentially and we stayed dry.
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Colin N
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 Stayed at: 8
Site 8 had a brand new Adirondack shelter in great shape. It rained torrentially and we stayed dry.
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James E
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 Stayed at: 15
Great spot
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James E
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 Stayed at: 15
Great spot
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Judith S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 Stayed at: 2
Beautiful pond, very nice campsite (#1). My only complaint was the toilet at the parking lot…ugh.
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Judith S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 Stayed at: 2
Beautiful pond, very nice campsite (#1). My only complaint was the toilet at the parking lot…ugh.
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Anna B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 Stayed at: 6
Great spot!
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Location & Directions for Grout Pond Campground
2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255 United States
Elevation: 713 ft
Getting There
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 bridg...
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 mi. Turn left onto Forest Rooad 262 and follow it to the end.
Policies & Rules
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- 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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