Malletts Bay Campground

Vermont is a state for nature lovers. When you're camping at Malletts Bay Campground, you can explore some fantastic wilderness areas, including Niquette Bay State Park, just a few miles away. At only 584 acres, it may not be the biggest park in the state, but the jaw-dropping bayside views deliver. Visit this enchanting spot and you can enjoy hiking, fishing, or swimming. From sandy beaches to mountainous overlooks, this park manages to pack plenty of amazement into its small area.

On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Mt. Mansfield State Forest covers 44,444 acres. Within its boundaries, there are four state parks, including Little River State Park, Smugglers’ Notch State Park, Underhill State Park, and Waterbury Center State Park. With a peak reaching over 4,000 feet, here you can try hiking and skiing depending on the time of year, as well as rock climbing, ice climbing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, fishing, and hunting.

Camel’s Hump State Park near Duxbury is also worth a stop during your RV rental expedition. Home to Vermont’s third tallest mountain, Camels Hump, you can explore this beautiful 20,000-acre area with camping and hiking opportunities, and a few scenic loop trails that help to make any visit memorable.

Along with the dynamic scenery, there are a variety of entertainment options to check out while camping at Malletts Bay Campground. Take to the trees, explore nature, or see something uniquely Vermont when you visit the nearby cities.

Enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants near Colchester while you're here. Offerings range from pizza and hoagies to Chinese, pub fare, fine dining, and American cuisine. Once you've satisfied your appetite, head to The ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington to tour the fascinating exhibits covering various aspects of science and nature. Displays like Into the Lake and Voices for the Lake focus on the wonders of Lake Champlain while others like the Action Lab provide interactive opportunities.

You will find a completely different atmosphere at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum also found in Burlington. Here you'll get a glimpse into what life was like living in Vermont during frontier times. From Ethan’s philosophical writings to the techniques used to speculate land, there’s a lot to learn at this museum. Exhibits feature history, archaeology, and more with galleries, walking trails, and tours.

For some adrenaline-inducing entertainment, seek out the treetop adventure park in Jeffersonville. You can enjoy activities like treetop obstacle courses, zip line tours, and other fun outdoor-oriented pursuits. With sky bridges, rappelling, and other climbing adventures, there’s plenty to keep you moving. Try some adventure-based team building activities or embark on a zip line journey offering epic sights of the area.

Lake Champlain provides endless opportunities for water recreation and the nearby cultural hubs of Burlington and Montpelier are packed with interesting attractions and vibrant restaurant scenes. Book a motorhome rental near Colchester and you'll be in the midst of this scenic and stunning region of northern Vermont.