The 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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126 reviews
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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September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 5
I underestimated the "walk-in" to the campsites. This is actually a hike. Closest site from the parking lot is 0.5 mi. People even used watercraft to transfer equipment to their site. This only works if the site is on the pond's edge. The campground gets very active during the weekend with day users. I am now more knowledgeable about the area and will be better prepared next time.
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September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 5
I underestimated the "walk-in" to the campsites. This is actually a hike. Closest site from the parking lot is 0.5 mi. People even used watercraft to transfer equipment to their site. This only works if the site is on the pond's edge. The campground gets very active during the weekend with day users. I am now more knowledgeable about the area and will be better prepared next time.
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September 27, 2024 Stayed at: 8
I had a great time and, for the most part, I got everything I expected from the location. The pond was beautiful and the site was clean and I very much appreciated that the fire pit had a grill built into it - that made cooking a lot easier. There were two things that kept me from giving a higher score, though. 1) I did NOT realize that the site I chose had no vehicle access. I would have brought a cart if I realized my supplies needed to be hiked in a half-mile. This made firewood especially exhausting. More notice about the need for a cart would have been seriously appreciated. 2) Albeit a minor point, I was disappointed to find that the water pump advertised did not really work. Nothing more than a dribble and I really needed 3-4 hands to both pump and collect. I had a plan B but was hoping to refill water bladder from it and could not.
All that said, I enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend.
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September 27, 2024 Stayed at: 8
I had a great time and, for the most part, I got everything I expected from the location. The pond was beautiful and the site was clean and I very much appreciated that the fire pit had a grill built into it - that made cooking a lot easier. There were two things that kept me from giving a higher score, though. 1) I did NOT realize that the site I chose had no vehicle access. I would have brought a cart if I realized my supplies needed to be hiked in a half-mile. This made firewood especially exhausting. More notice about the need for a cart would have been seriously appreciated. 2) Albeit a minor point, I was disappointed to find that the water pump advertised did not really work. Nothing more than a dribble and I really needed 3-4 hands to both pump and collect. I had a plan B but was hoping to refill water bladder from it and could not.
All that said, I enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend.
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July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 17
The spot I had was very private, spacious and beautiful. Location is wonderful, however, next time I will visit in a month when the flies are not in constant attack mode, holy moly, I have never seen so many deer and black flies.
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July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 17
The spot I had was very private, spacious and beautiful. Location is wonderful, however, next time I will visit in a month when the flies are not in constant attack mode, holy moly, I have never seen so many deer and black flies.
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August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 10
Very beautiful place.
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August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 10
Very beautiful place.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 15
We were 5 touring cyclists tent camping. Site # 15 was completely unsuitable for tent camping, no level grass area and large traprock gravel. Site #16 was marginal, and some campers had to wild camp in the woods just to find a flat pitch. I don't understand why tent camping isn't allowed in the large grassy field currently for day use only.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 15
We were 5 touring cyclists tent camping. Site # 15 was completely unsuitable for tent camping, no level grass area and large traprock gravel. Site #16 was marginal, and some campers had to wild camp in the woods just to find a flat pitch. I don't understand why tent camping isn't allowed in the large grassy field currently for day use only.
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2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255 United States
Elevation: 713 ft
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.
The 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.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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