Gold Brook Campground

The Great Outdoors

With attractive outdoor opportunities in every direction, you won’t lack for options when it comes to exploring the natural features the area has to offer. Kick off your tour of the surrounding wilderness with a visit to CC Putnam State Forest in Worcester, just a few miles from your campsite at Gold Brook Campground. With over 13,000 acres to explore, Vermont’s fifth-largest state forest offers lots of recreational opportunities. Multiple trailheads will give you access to the miles of paths the area has to offer, with some in the lowlands and others hovering around 2,500 feet of elevation. Visitors also frequent the area for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hunting.You can find even more to keep you occupied at Mount Mansfield State Forest in Underhill. This forest sprawls across over 44,000 acres. With four state parks within its borders, you can enjoy one of the most diverse locations in the state. Named after the 4,393-foot peak of the tallest mountain in Vermont, visitors can enjoy many activities depending on when they visit. Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, and more are popular here in the winter, with spring and summer allowing opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, and rock climbing.Another reliable option with its own unique features is Camel’s Hump State Park located in Duxbury. Part of the Green Mountain range, this park is home to the third-largest peak in the state, reaching up to 4,085 feet. The Native Americans called it Saddle Mountain, and you’ll be able to tell why from its distinct shape. With multiple loop trails and camping at the lower altitudes, this is a beautiful spot to get away from it all and enjoy the natural scenery.

Explore the City

Don’t get too lost in nature while renting an RV near Stowe; the area has some unique city attractions too. Sample some regional cuisine at one of many bars and bistros in Stowe. Sushi, Italian, and an array of American fare is on offer in this resort town.For an action-packed afternoon, head for the treetop adventures you can find in Jeffersonville. The zip line canopy tour is relatively relaxing once you get the hang of it. A treetop obstacle course, however, will test your abilities with over 80 different elements. Enjoy the views, an adrenaline rush or two, or try some rock climbing when you visit this unique spot.If you are interested in a more relaxed scenario, make your way to the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum located in Burlington. Whether you are there for the walking trails, to learn about the lifestyle of a frontier settler, or to delve into Ethan’s philosophical writings, this museum is full of fascinating exhibits. Learn about the Green Mountain Boys, area history, archaeology, and more during your visit to this museum.If you've got kids along for the Stowe motorhome rental ride, set aside time to check out the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington for some pretty amazing exhibits. Featuring various looks into the aquatic atmosphere of Lake Champlain and so much more, this museum highlights over 600 animals and 250 different species. Exhibits like Action Lab allow you to take a hands-on look at the ecology of the area while others like the Land of Opportunity focus on the plants and animals of the mountains and basin and how they came to be.