Can you reserve a site at Hapgood Pond?

Yes, Hapgood Pond is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Hapgood Pond have?

32 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Hapgood Pond?

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

Hapgood Pond, Vermont — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.

Recreation

The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located on the south shore. Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond. Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot for Frisbee or ball games.

Facilities

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each family campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable. Each group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations.

Natural Features

Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the northeastern portion of the Green Mountain National Forest, which encompasses over 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont. Hapgood Pond covers another 12 acres which is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. The Green Mountain National Forests includes three nationally designated trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The Forest also contains three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Manchester, Vermont, popular for its shops, restaurants, and other attractions, including the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is a short drive away.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day – Columbus Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
30 bookable sites
32 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 35 people per site
Loops: HAPG, PIC1, PIC2, S&P

Site types

26 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Picnic Area
2 Management
2 Walk To

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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32 campsites at Hapgood Pond

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
002	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
003	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
004	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
005	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
006	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
007	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
008	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
009	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
010	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
011	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
012	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
013	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
014	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	8
015	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	15 ft	8
016	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
017	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
018	HAPG	Walk To	—	—	—	8
019	HAPG	Walk To	—	—	—	8
020	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
021	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
022	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
023	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
024	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
025	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
026	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
027	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
028	HAPG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
PS1	PIC1	Group Picnic Area	—	—	—	35
PS2	PIC2	Group Picnic Area	—	—	—	35
S&P Standard Nonelectric	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
S&P Walk To	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8

Getting there

From Manchester, take Route 11 6 miles east and go left into Peru. Continue 2 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road.

43.25333, -72.89222 · 43°15'12.0"N 72°53'32.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 27°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	27	31	38	50	64	70	75	73	67	56	43	32
Low °F	8	10	17	30	42	51	56	55	47	37	26	16
Precip in	3.9	3.4	4.2	4.0	4.1	5.0	4.5	4.6	4.0	5.2	3.8	4.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Hapgood Pond

Can you reserve a site at Hapgood Pond?: Yes, Hapgood Pond is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hapgood Pond have?: 32 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Hapgood Pond?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$5.00 per vehicle.
Walk-ins and bicyclers have a reduced fee.
$20.00 per site per night.

Restrictions:

8 people maximum per site
Checkout time is 12:00 PM
Dogs must be on a leash at all times
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Maximum stay is 14 days in a 30-day period

Accessibility:

Within the camping area there are 4 accessible vault toilets. Access routes from the day use parking area to the bath house are accessible as well There is a wheelchair accessible fishing area available at Hapgood Pond.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Hapgood Pond

Winhall Brook Camping Area 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grout Pond Campground 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Townshend Lake Recreation Area 16.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stoughton Pond Rec Area 21.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Surry Mountain Lake Beach 33.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Greendale Campground 7.6 mi · Campground
Lye Brook Wilderness 9.9 mi · Facility
Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop 10.7 mi · Campground
Visitor Center 31.4 mi · Visitor Center
Carriage Barn Visitor Center 32.2 mi · Visitor Center
Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center 32.2 mi · Visitor Center
Pittsford National Fish Hatchery 33.2 mi · Facility

Contact

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

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