Vermont 📍

Vermont, a northeastern state in the United States, is celebrated for its charming landscapes, including the iconic Green Mountains and picturesque valleys.

The Green Mountains, adorned with lush forests and pristine lakes, serve as a backdrop for exploration. From ascending scenic trails to cycling through quaint villages, the state caters to diverse interests. The Green Mountain National Forest provides a haven for camping under the stars, while Vermont’s serene lakes and rivers offer opportunities for kayaking and water-based escapades.

This webpage centers on free camping opportunities within the Green Mountain National Forest, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty. With a focus on hiking, biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities, Vermont offers a plethora of adventures.

In Vermont, the union of nature’s wonders and outdoor pursuits promises a memorable and enriching experience for all who seek it.

🖼️ Photos

Bennington – 1898 Topographic Map

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Back when it was a one horse town, actually it's not that much bigger today, though there is more sprawl to the north and the Bennginton Bypass. The electric rail to the then Camp Comfort up in Bickford Hollow is long gone.
Thematic Map: Acres of Land Developed between 2001 and 2016
Map: Shindagin Hollow State Forest Ortho

Wildlife Cut

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Sunday September 14, 2025 — Green Mountain National Forest — Bald Mountain in Bennington 🗺 — Beebe Pond 🗺 — Big Branch Hollow 🗺 — Bourne Pond Trail 🗺 — Branch Pond 🗺 — Cooley Glen Trail 🗺 — Equinox Mountain 🗺 — George Aiken Wilderness 🗺 — Green Mnt NF Forest Road 74 Camping 🗺 — Green Mountain National Forest North 🗺 — Green Mountain National Forest South 🗺 — Grout Pond 🗺 — Headwaters Of The White River 🗺 — Lye Brook Trail From Bourne To Stratton Pond 🗺 — Old Job Camping 🗺 — Prospect Mountain Road Campsites 🗺 — Shep Meadows 🗺 — Somerset Airfield Camping 🗺 — Stratton Mountain 🗺 — White Rocks Trail 🗺 — Yaw Pond Loop 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚
Map: Green Mountain National Forest North

Old Stage Road ATV Trail

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Decided too rough to ride on my mountain bike so I hiked it. Didn't see any ATVs on it. 

Saturday September 13, 2025 — Green Mountain National Forest — Bald Mountain in Bennington 🗺 — Beebe Pond 🗺 — Big Branch Hollow 🗺 — Bourne Pond Trail 🗺 — Branch Pond 🗺 — Cooley Glen Trail 🗺 — Equinox Mountain 🗺 — George Aiken Wilderness 🗺 — Green Mnt NF Forest Road 74 Camping 🗺 — Green Mountain National Forest North 🗺 — Green Mountain National Forest South 🗺 — Grout Pond 🗺 — Headwaters Of The White River 🗺 — Lye Brook Trail From Bourne To Stratton Pond 🗺 — Old Job Camping 🗺 — Prospect Mountain Road Campsites 🗺 — Shep Meadows 🗺 — Somerset Airfield Camping 🗺 — Stratton Mountain 🗺 — White Rocks Trail 🗺 — Yaw Pond Loop 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚
Map: Mountain House Trail and North Mountain

Prospect Mountain Road

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I just happened to stumble upon it in a map 🗺 and found some great campsites on this road a short distance from Bennington! 
Map: Average Yearly Temperature