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Anna B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 Stayed at: 6
Great spot!
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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 · 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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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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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)
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13.5% (17)
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4.8% (6)
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6.3% (8)
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7.9% (10)
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Rebekah C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 Stayed at: 3
Beautiful pond. Nice campsite overall.
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Rebekah C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 Stayed at: 3
Beautiful pond. Nice campsite overall.
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John W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 8
Good site and updated shelter!
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John W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 1
Stayed at site 1 on June 23. Amazing campsite! About .25 mi down the trail which was perfect to be secluded from the cars but still close enough to do pseudo car camping. The site had 2 tent pads which had gravel base (not wooden platforms). The fire pit was well placed but didn’t have a grill attachment. There was also easy access to the water and some sand in front. Overall it was a lovely site! Grout pond is a clean and nice site. We’ll nestled in the woods to be quiet and lake front. One of our favorite sites on the east, especially if you get a site on the water. One tip though is to bring bug spray! We were at the end of black fly season but it was still pretty buggy out. Although I’m sure not as bad as it was in early June. 5/5 though!
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John W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 8
Good site and updated shelter!
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John W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 1
Stayed at site 1 on June 23. Amazing campsite! About .25 mi down the trail which was perfect to be secluded from the cars but still close enough to do pseudo car camping. The site had 2 tent pads which had gravel base (not wooden platforms). The fire pit was well placed but didn’t have a grill attachment. There was also easy access to the water and some sand in front. Overall it was a lovely site! Grout pond is a clean and nice site. We’ll nestled in the woods to be quiet and lake front. One of our favorite sites on the east, especially if you get a site on the water. One tip though is to bring bug spray! We were at the end of black fly season but it was still pretty buggy out. Although I’m sure not as bad as it was in early June. 5/5 though!
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Amelia H
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 Stayed at: 5
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.
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Amelia H
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 Stayed at: 5
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.
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David C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 Stayed at: 11
Hesitant to write a good review because I want this place to stay one of the best kept secrets on the GMF.
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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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