USDA Forest Service · Vermont
Grout Pond Campground
USDA Forest Service · Vermont, United States
- Sites
- 18
- Hookups
- 8 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 25
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,385 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
- Nearest town
- Manchester Center
- Address
- 2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT, 05255
- Phone
- 802-362-2307
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Water Activities
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
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 miles 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
Recreation
Grout Pond offers a variety of recreation opportunities year-round. In the warmer months, fishing and non-motorized boating is popular on the pond. A 200-foot carry-in boat launch is accessible from an unloading pull-out just before the parking lot.
Please help prevent the spread of non-native invasive species, such as Eurasian watermilfoil, by cleaning and drying your boat between each use.
Hiking is another popular activity at Grout Pond. Over 10 miles of relatively flat trails are accessible from the campground. These trails connect with a more extensive system off National Forest lands around Somerset Reservoir to the south. Trails that are marked with blue diamond blazes are designed for cross-country skiing and can be very wet and muddy in the spring, summer, and even fall.
Facilities
The campground offers 12 overnight sites available for reservation. Nine of these sites are tent sites accessed by hiking in from the main parking area. Hike-in distances vary from a quarter to three-quarters of a mile. Three campsites are drive-in sites that accomodate small RVs. The campground also offers two drive-in sites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
All campsites are outfitted with fire rings and several have picnic tables. Hike-in sites have tent pads; please use the tent pads in order to minimize camping impacts. Vault toilets are located off the main parking area and near the old cabin building. Potable water is available from an old-fashioned hand pump in the day use area near the pond.
Natural Features
Grout Pond is 84 acres and 28 feet deep. The water can be chilly but refreshing on a hot summer day. The campground is located along the pond and is shaded by red maple, yellow birch and red spruce. Fall foliage viewing in the autumn months is excellent.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include hiking trails accessible from the site and paddling on the pond. The campground is also in close proximity to Appalachian/Long Trail trailheads off Kelly Stand Road and Stratton Mountain Resort and Village.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 10° | -14° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 13° | -23° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | -5° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 32° | 17° | 79° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 44° | 27° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 51° | 40° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 60° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 59° | 49° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 52° | 41° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 38° | 26° | 75° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 26° | 6° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 19° | -4° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Lye Brook Wilderness · 9.4 mi as the crow flies
Lye Brook 9.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 215 trails in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Grout Pond Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Story Spring Shelter · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Stratton Pond Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Stratton View Shelter & Tent Area · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Kid Gore Shelter · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
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