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Chittenden Brook Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Rochester · Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests |
| Location | Rochester · Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests · 43.82444, -72.90889 · Map |
| Sites | 16 public sites counted from the federal listing — 16 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 16 sites Water hookups at 0 of 16 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 16 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 16 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 18 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 0 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 18 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (802) 767-4261 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Chittenden Brook Campground is situated in a beautiful northern hardwoods forest, approximately seven miles from Rochester, VT. It is a small and semi-remote campground, perfect for those who seek a more tranquil camping experience.
The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Chittenden Brook Campground available for reservations. The Chittenden Brook Hut (pictured above) is open for year-round use and is located within the semi-remote campground on the Green Mountain National Forest. To make reservations and learn more please visit the Chittenden Brook Hut website: Chittenden Brook Hut
Recreation With an abundance of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and streams, the Chittenden Brook area offers plentiful opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, river tubing, fishing, hunting, and more. The Chittenden Brook trail system starts at the campground and passes through a mature northern hardwood forest, along a pristine mountain stream, and past a beaver pond on its way to connecting with the Long Trail. Facilities The campground offers 17 overnight sites for tent and small RV camping (maximum 18'). Each site has a picnic table, fire ring with a grill, parking spur with space for two cars, and a gravel tent pad. There are two barrier-free vault toilets, but there is no potable water available. There is a recycling and trash station at the end of the campground loop. The campground also offers several first-come, first-served sites along with sites that can be reserved. Natural Features The campground is located along Chittenden Brook, a pristine mountain stream that feeds into the White River. Wildlife located in this area includes white-tailed deer, moose, and black bear. Nearby Attractions Nearby attractions include Long Trail access on site, river tubing on the White River, mountain biking on the Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield and the towns of Killington, Rochester and Brandon.
Directions, from the listing
From Rochester, travel south for 1.0 mile on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Follow Route 73 west for 5.1 miles.
From Brandon, travel east on Route 73 for 11.2 miles.
Nearest federal campgrounds
9 mi straight-line · VermontFSU.S. Forest ServiceMoosalamoo Campground
9 mi straight-line · Rochester VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorth Hartland Lake Beach (Vt)
31 mi straight-line · North Hartland VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersUnion Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
33 mi straight-line · East Thetford VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersStoughton Pond Rec Area
37 mi straight-line · Springfield Vermont
Trip Card — Chittenden Brook Campground
Rochester · Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Rochester · Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 18 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 16 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251609 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.