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Camels Hump State Park in Vermont is best known for its mountain peak, aptly named Camels Hump. The distinctively shaped peak is much beloved by Vermont residents, and they even elected to put its profile on the state quarter instead of other landmarks like covered bridges or maple leaf. Originally established as a forest park in 1911, the park got upgraded to state park status in 1969, affording it some extra protection from lumber and mining companies.
The closest town is Waterbury, about 10 miles to the northeast. A charming town that was established in the early 1800s, the town is best known for Ben & Jerry Ice Cream. Though the ice cream company wasn’t founded in Waterbury, its factory is on the fringes of the town and is open to tours. Jumpstart an Airstream rental camping adventure when you search for an RV in Washington County.
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Getting Outdoors
Camels Hump State Park is a part of the Green Mountain range. Though its mountain, Camel’s Hump, is the third-highest peak in Vermont, it is the only undeveloped one. The mountaintop is prized for its Alpine tundra vegetation because it’s one of the few New England mountains to have this type of ecosystem. The oldest trail in the United States, called the Long Trail, runs 273 miles. The trail starts near Jay, VT, which is close to the US-Canada border, and snakes southward, passing through Camels Hump State Park, to ultimately terminate south of Stamford, VT. There are an estimated additional 100 miles of side trails that split off the Long Trail. It’s said that this trail was the inspiration for creating Appalachian Trail, which stretches over 2,000 miles from Maine to Georgia.Although there are many trails running through the woods of Camels Hump State Park, the trails to the summit of Camels Hump mountain is the main draw for many adventurers and hikers. One path is easy, while the other, which ascends the face of the peak, is significantly more challenging. Hikers can’t go wrong with either option. Once achieving the summit, hikers are rewarded with a majestic view of Vermont mountain peaks around. On an especially clear day, the peaks in New York and New Hampshire are visible.Winters in northern Vermont are long, and at times, brutally cold. However, if one lets the weather keep them indoors, they’d be stuck inside for months at a time. Savvy adventurers bundle up and hit the trails. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding are favored activities. Nearby lakes are popular for ice skating, outdoor hockey, and ice fishing, also.
Camping at Camels Hump State Park
Wake up surrounded by nature in the comfort of a camper rental. By nixing a leaky tent or stale motel, your odds of creating an idyllic camping experience improve tenfold. Unfortunately, RV camping at Camels Hump State Park isn’t permitted. Only dispersed or shelter camping is allowed. However, there are several options very close by.Alternatively, consider camping at Little River State Park, just north of Waterbury, VT. There are 80 RV sites, and the restrooms are a short walk from most sites. Coin-op showers are available for guests. Though there are no electric or water hookups, a dump station can be used should a guest require it.Gold Brook Campground in Stowe, may meet some RV campers’ needs. The seasonal campground has around 60 sites, and roughly half have full or partial hookups. The campground also has WiFi, hot showers, and flush toilets. Pets are welcomed.
Exploring the Area
No visit to Vermont is complete without hitting the road to enjoy the quirky small towns that are scattered around the state. Many visitors flock to Vermont in autumn in the annual leaf-peeping quest to find the perfect tree-lined landscape with blazing red and gold leaves. Hop into a motorhome rental and hit a scenic byway. Search for covered bridges, many of which are still standing. Nearby Waitsfield, boasts not one, but two covered bridges.When in the area head west toward Burlington, VT. The free-thinking college town is also well known for its bustling night scene and avant-garde art galleries. The award-winning Church Street Marketplace is an open-air mall at which many quaint shops, artists, and other vendors sell their goods. It’s also a popular venue for concerts and acts.Rent an RV near Camels Hump State Park to embark on the perfect Vermont RV camping adventure. Find your bliss in the Vermont mountains and have a great time with family and friends.
We had a great time on our vacation. Renting the campervan from Terri was fantastic. The van itself was very clean and well stocked and Terri was always available and accommodating.
We've rented campervans several times and there's no doubt that Red Rover stands out as the best yet. There are an amazing number of nice features built in. The bathroom is the largest and best laid out we've seen. There's so much storage that we didn't begin to fill it all. The kitchen is a dream to work in.Then there are all little details, like the best door screens ever, a real plus for us since we like to sleep with the doors open. The cabin windows have pull-down screens and pull-up privacy blinds. There are lights where you need them. The controls for water, heat, etc. are all all top notch. The small pull-down baskets over each bed were so handy.And there are all the items the hosts provide, like towels that are better than what we have at home. I mentioned sleeping with the doors open, but the comforters on the bed kept us warm even when the outside temp dropped to the 40s. I think the 8 X 12 outdoor rug saw it's first use with us. So nice for keeping the campervan clean.Finally, there were our hosts. Terri provided the most complete and well-laid-out instruction manual ever and gave us a nice pre-flight. We don't care for coffee pods (which come with the van) so Terri gave us her french press. We needed a small cooler for ice, and Terri provided one. She even gave us a call the first night to see if we had any questions or issues.Only one issue and one concern. The issue is that we like to sleep next to each other. Red Rover does let you pull one bed over to connect to the other, but I was sleeping on the crack between the two mattresses and pretty quickly sank through to the frame. If you can stand to be two feet away from your partner at night, not a problem. Other than this issue, the two-bed arrangement offers lots of benefits.Our concern: No campervan rental in the future will be able to match the quality and convenience of Red Rover.