Can you reserve a site at Grout Pond Campground?

Yes, Grout Pond Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Grout Pond Campground have?

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

What is the maximum RV length at Grout Pond Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Grout Pond Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grout Pond Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Grout Pond Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Grout Pond Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Grout Pond Campground, Vermont — 16 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

16 bookable sites
18 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 14 ft
Up to 8 people per site

Site types

8 Walk To
6 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management
2 Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Grout Pond Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
1	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
10	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
11	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
12	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
13	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
14	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
15	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
16	—	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
17	—	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	14 ft	8	🐾
2	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
3	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	4	🐾
4	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	4	🐾
5	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	4	🐾
6	—	Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
8	—	Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
9	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
S&P Standard Nonelectric	—	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	8	🐾
S&P Walk To	—	Management	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	8	🐾

Getting there

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 6.0 miles. Turn left onto Forest Rooad 262 and follow it to the end.

43.04553, -72.95457 · 43°2'43.9"N 72°57'16.5"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Grout Pond Campground

Can you reserve a site at Grout Pond Campground?: Yes, Grout Pond Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Grout Pond Campground have?: 18 sites in total, of which 16 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Grout Pond Campground?: 14 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Grout Pond Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Grout Pond Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Grout Pond Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Grout Pond Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$16.00 per site per night

Restrictions:

No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles.
Maximum campers per site: 8 people
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Quiet Hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Check out time is 12:00 PM.
Maximum stay is 14 days in any 30-day period.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 802-362-2307
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Grout Pond Campground