Camping on the Battenkill

The Great Outdoors

Vermont is filled with forests. Whether you are looking for a leisurely outdoor experience or something epic, this area delivers with spots like Lake Shaftsbury State Park, just a few miles south of your campsite at Camping on The Battenkill. There you can explore a quaint 84-acre parcel that provides everything you need to relax. Try boating, swimming, camping, fishing, and hiking along the Healing Springs Nature Trail.If you are looking for more room to spread out, you can visit Green Mountain National Forest in Rutland. It's one of the largest forests in western Vermont, offering plenty to do and see. You can explore eight different wilderness areas, each with their own distinct features. A day's visit could include hiking, fishing, biking, swimming, hunting, horse riding, or a scenic drive, among the other activities you can find in the huge forest. You can also spot a wide variety of plants and wildlife like grouse, coyotes, beaver, wild turkey, and black bear.You might also like a trip to Okemo State Forest in Ludlow. This state forest covers nearly 7,500 acres, spreading over multiple counties as one of the state's largest forest areas. Comprised of mountainous hardwood and sugar maples, here you can spot a variety of trees and even more species of birds. There’s a wetlands area and visitors can enjoy great hiking, biking, mountain climbing, snowshoeing, and more, depending on the season.

Explore the City

There’s more to Vermont than just the wonders of nature, so make sure to set aside some time to see some of the city-based attractions while you're here. While camping near Arlington, you’ll be perfectly positioned to check out the Bennington Battle Monument, one of the state's most popular historic sites. Reaching over 306 feet tall, the views from the top are absolutely breathtaking. The monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington, often considered to be a turning point of the Revolutionary War.A trip to the Bennington Museum should also be in order while you're camping near here. With the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world, this museum is great for art, history, and culture. Exhibits feature local works from the region covering many different time periods; from the Gilded Age to Bennington Modernism, there’s a lot covered here. Sculptures, war relics, pottery, and rotating exhibits are also featured at this interesting museum.You might also like a trip to the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum in Marlboro to learn more about the region and beyond. Exhibits include one of the largest collections of native species, plus displays focused on ecology, geology, and natural history. Walking trails covering 600 acres can also be explored here. Over 250 species are represented with custom dioramas, so you can see all types of mammals, birds, and reptiles when you spend an afternoon here.Delve into the scenic forests of southwestern Vermont when you book a travel trailer rental near Arlington. Base yourself to easily explore it all when you camp at Camping on The Battenkill. Spend days at the surrounding lakes, traverse the region's endless trails, and slow it down at day's end with a cozy campfire at your campsite.