Can you reserve a site at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Yes, Chittenden Brook Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Chittenden Brook Campground have?

18 sites in total, of which 16 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Chittenden Brook Campground?

18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Chittenden Brook Campground, Vermont — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Chittenden Brook Campground is situated in a beautiful northern hardwoods forest, approximately seven miles from Rochester, VT. It is a small and semi-remote campground, perfect for those who seek a more tranquil camping experience.

The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Chittenden Brook Campground available for reservations. The Chittenden Brook 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 Chittenden Brook Hut website: Chittenden Brook Hut

Recreation

With an abundance of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and streams, the Chittenden Brook area offers plentiful opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, river tubing, fishing, hunting, and more. The Chittenden Brook trail system starts at the campground and passes through a mature northern hardwood forest, along a pristine mountain stream, and past a beaver pond on its way to connecting with the Long Trail.

Facilities

The campground offers 17 overnight sites for tent and small RV camping (maximum 18'). Each site has a picnic table, fire ring with a grill, parking spur with space for two cars, and a gravel tent pad. There are two barrier-free vault toilets, but there is no potable water available. There is a recycling and trash station at the end of the campground loop. The campground also offers several first-come, first-served sites along with sites that can be reserved.

Natural Features

The campground is located along Chittenden Brook, a pristine mountain stream that feeds into the White River. Wildlife located in this area includes white-tailed deer, moose, and black bear.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include Long Trail access on site, river tubing on the White River, mountain biking on the Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield and the towns of Killington, Rochester and Brandon.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
16 bookable sites
18 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 18 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND

Site types

16 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Chittenden Brook Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
S&P Standard Nonelectric	—	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
01	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
02	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
03	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
04	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
05	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
06	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
07	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
08	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
09	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
10	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
11	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
12	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
13	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
14	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
15	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
16	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾
17	CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Rochester, travel south for 1.0 mile on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Follow Route 73 west for 5.1 miles.

From Brandon, travel east on Route 73 for 11.2 miles.

43.82444, -72.90889 · 43°49'28.0"N 72°54'32.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	29	32	41	54	67	75	79	78	72	59	46	35
Low °F	9	9	17	30	41	50	55	54	47	36	27	16
Precip in	3.5	2.8	3.4	3.8	3.9	5.2	5.1	4.5	3.9	5.0	3.7	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.7 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 Chittenden Brook Campground

Can you reserve a site at Chittenden Brook Campground?: Yes, Chittenden Brook Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chittenden Brook Campground have?: 18 sites in total, of which 16 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Chittenden Brook Campground?: 18 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Chittenden Brook Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Chittenden Brook Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$15.00 per site per night

Restrictions:

Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Quiet Hours are 10 PM – 6 AM.
Check out time is 2 PM.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Chittenden Brook Campground

Silver Lake Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
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North Hartland Lake Beach (VT) 31.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT) 32.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pittsford National Fish Hatchery 6.4 mi · Facility
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area 8.8 mi · Facility
Chatfield Loop 9.3 mi · Facility
White River National Fish Hatchery 13.7 mi · Facility
Carriage Barn Visitor Center 23.7 mi · Visitor Center
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center 23.7 mi · Visitor Center
Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop 29.4 mi · Campground
Greendale Campground 33 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Chittenden Brook Campground