Hapgood Pond
FSU.S. Forest Service — Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests |
| Location | Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests · 43.25333, -72.89222 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard nonelectric; 2 group picnic area; 2 walk to |
| 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 30 sites Water hookups at 0 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 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 25 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 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 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
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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 Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Recreation The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located on the south shore.
Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond.
Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot for Frisbee or ball games. Facilities Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Each family campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable. Each group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations. Natural Features Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the northeastern portion of the Green Mountain National Forest, which encompasses over 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont. Hapgood Pond covers another 12 acres which is perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing.
The Green Mountain National Forests includes three nationally designated trails: the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the Robert Frost National Recreation Trail. The Forest also contains three alpine ski areas, seven Nordic ski areas, and approximately 900 miles of multiple-use trails. Nearby Attractions The town of Manchester, Vermont, popular for its shops, restaurants, and other attractions, including the American Museum of Fly Fishing, is a short drive away.
Directions, from the listing
From Manchester, take Route 11 6 miles east and go left into Peru. Continue 2 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road.
Nearest federal campgrounds
7 mi straight-line · South Londonderry VermontFSU.S. Forest ServiceGrout Pond Campground
15 mi straight-line · Manchester Center VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTownshend Lake Recreation Area
16 mi straight-line · Townshend VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersStoughton Pond Rec Area
22 mi straight-line · Springfield VermontUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorth Hartland Lake Beach (Vt)
35 mi straight-line · North Hartland Vermont
Trip Card — Hapgood Pond
Vermont · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | 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 25 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232393 · 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.