In the winter, skiers sometimes “earn their turns” by hiking up a mountain to ski down and create first tracks on the fresh snow while cruising down. So what’s the summer equivalent of earning your turns? Well it just might be camping in a place that’s a little harder to get to than your typical drive in camping site. These 7 campsites accessible by boat in VT will ensure you have a remote location on the water, not to mention you’ve certainly earned your site.
- Little River State Park, Waterbury
Tripadvisor/management There are 27 remote campsites along the Waterbury Reservoir shoreline, and while you can hike in, it’s much easier to boat. After all, you’ll need to bring water and all your other supplies. Plus, they are first come, first serve so it’s way more fun to find a spot from the gorgeous reservoir via boat!
- Burton Island State Park, St. Albans Bay
Tripadvisor/Patti D This island is a family favorite destination. Whether you have your own boat or take the 10 minute passenger ferry from Kamp Kill Kare State Park, this just may become your favorite place in Vermont. Oh, and the sunsets are incredible!
- Knight Island State Park, North Hero
Tripadvisor/suzy6723 Go for the day or spend the “knight” at Knight Island State Park. There is a small beach with boat, kayak and canoe rentals, as well as walking trails and BBQ sites. There are 6 lean-tos and 1 camping site here for you to enjoy.
- Kettle Pond, Groton State Forest
Flickr/YankeeScents Potpourri There are fantastic hikes in the area and the views of Kettle Pond from Owl’s Head are fantastic. Why not rough it and do a little primitive camping in this little slice of heaven?
- Osmore Pond in New Discovery State Park, Groton
Flickr/Dick Mansfield While you can technically hike to one of the four lean-tos and three campsites, it’s way more fun to boat there. Also, the park offers a “boat to remote” package which includes overnight camping and boat rental.
- Woods Island State Park, St. Albans
Flickr/Mark Goebel You ban bring the family pup to the beautiful Woods Island State Park! There are 5 remote sites and they’re certainly paddle worthy.
- Green River Reservoir State Park, Hyde Park
Tripadvisor/Liz L You’ve got to earn your camping site here by paddling to it, and the journey is the best part. You’ll only find remote camping at the Green River Reservoir State Park, and you’ll fall in love with the pristine and peaceful surroundings.
If these campsites accessible by boat in VT sound appealing, here are a 8 more spots to stay that are a little more than off the beaten path.
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Tripadvisor/management
There are 27 remote campsites along the Waterbury Reservoir shoreline, and while you can hike in, it’s much easier to boat. After all, you’ll need to bring water and all your other supplies. Plus, they are first come, first serve so it’s way more fun to find a spot from the gorgeous reservoir via boat!
Tripadvisor/Patti D
This island is a family favorite destination. Whether you have your own boat or take the 10 minute passenger ferry from Kamp Kill Kare State Park, this just may become your favorite place in Vermont. Oh, and the sunsets are incredible!
Tripadvisor/suzy6723
Go for the day or spend the “knight” at Knight Island State Park. There is a small beach with boat, kayak and canoe rentals, as well as walking trails and BBQ sites. There are 6 lean-tos and 1 camping site here for you to enjoy.
Flickr/YankeeScents Potpourri
There are fantastic hikes in the area and the views of Kettle Pond from Owl’s Head are fantastic. Why not rough it and do a little primitive camping in this little slice of heaven?
Flickr/Dick Mansfield
While you can technically hike to one of the four lean-tos and three campsites, it’s way more fun to boat there. Also, the park offers a “boat to remote” package which includes overnight camping and boat rental.
Flickr/Mark Goebel
You ban bring the family pup to the beautiful Woods Island State Park! There are 5 remote sites and they’re certainly paddle worthy.
Tripadvisor/Liz L
You’ve got to earn your camping site here by paddling to it, and the journey is the best part. You’ll only find remote camping at the Green River Reservoir State Park, and you’ll fall in love with the pristine and peaceful surroundings.
