Can you reserve a site at Chatfield Loop?

No. Chatfield Loop is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chatfield Loop

Facility · New York ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,410 ft
Elevation

The trail begins on FR 67 (Brooks Road) at the Chatfield Parking Area. The trailis wide with gradual ascents and descents through various timber communities. Total loop distance is 12.5 miles and maximum elevation change is 400 feet. Average ride time is 3 – 4 hours.

Chatfield Loop Recreation Opportunity Guide

Mountain Biking Recreation Opportunity Guide

Getting there

43.94644, -72.98701 · 43°56'47.2"N 72°59'13.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	35	44	59	72	80	84	82	75	61	47	36
Low °F	9	10	19	30	41	51	56	54	47	36	27	16
Precip in	2.4	2.0	2.4	3.3	4.0	4.3	4.8	4.0	3.7	4.2	2.9	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Chatfield Loop

Can you reserve a site at Chatfield Loop?: No. Chatfield Loop is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Chatfield Loop

Moosalamoo Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Lake Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chittenden Brook Campground 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT) 38 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Hartland Lake Beach (VT) 39.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area 2.8 mi · Facility
Pittsford National Fish Hatchery 15 mi · Facility
White River National Fish Hatchery 19.2 mi · Facility
Carriage Barn Visitor Center 32 mi · Visitor Center
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center 32 mi · Visitor Center
Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop 37.7 mi · Campground
Velvet Rocks Shelter 39.7 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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