Ausable Point Campground

Getting Outdoors

Once you're ready to venture out beyond the campground, there is a ferry you can take from Port Kent to Burlington, Vermont. The state of Vermont has numerous outdoor attractions worth investigating, but the ferry trip alone provides some of the most scenic vistas you can imagine; just the experience of traveling by water makes the journey worthwhile. Renting an RV near Ausable Point Campground will open you up to many landscapes and adventures that you won't find at home.On this side of the state border, Flat Rock State Forest is a mostly undisturbed and primitive outdoor recreation area consisting of several separate parcels. The preserve is open to the public year-round; in the summer, it's an ideal destination for hiking, camping, and bicycling. In the winter, you can enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The forest is home to a jack pine sandstone barrens, an ecosystem that is rare and distinctly different from the hardwood forests that are more typical of the area.Macomb State Park is a short trip away and also a good destination for summer and winter activities. The park is largely undisturbed and wild, but some of the area is developed and has a picnic area and playing fields. There are several trails where you can take a leisurely nature stroll or enjoy a more challenging hike. If you'd like to stay longer, the park has both electric and primitive campsites that are nestled amongst the trees, providing you with a tranquil and scenic environment that will erase any thoughts of urban life from your mind. Choosing a rental motorhome near Ausable Point Campground will make exploring this park and others an adventure you won't soon forget.

Exploring the Area

Just ten minutes' drive west of the campsites at Ausable Point Campground, the small city of Peru offers a few city conveniences, with a couple of grocery stores and fuel stations to choose from. The city's restaurant scene features pizza, Italian cuisine, and American-style options. Also in Peru is the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum. Here you can delve into the history of Champlain Valley farming. See tools, machines, demonstrations, and more when you spend an afternoon at this small and informative site.Morrisonville is a small hamlet with some interesting restaurants nearby. If by now you're getting peckish (and you probably are), you'll have access to seafood restaurants and pizzerias, family diners, bistros and steakhouses, and more. Most of the venues are moderately priced, so a night out on the town isn't going to break the bank.Chazy is a small town just a few miles from the Canadian border; it has several notable attractions, such as a charming museum that documents the town's history. The town may have been a stop on the Underground Railroad, but the history is mostly told from the perspective of the early settlers who built the town. The town also has a vineyard and winery where you can sample the product and possibly even stay for dinner (the estate has an elegant dining room).