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From South (Montpelier): Take I-89 to Exit 4; Turn left onto VT 66 West and travel for 1.6 mi; turn right onto Windover Rd. and travel for .4 mi.; continue straight onto VT 12 North for 10 mi.; turn right onto VT 65 East (a gravel road) and for 1.3 mi.; turn right onto Allis State Park Rd. up the hill and continue .5 mi. to park headquarters. From North (Burlington): Take I-89 to Exit 5; turn right onto VT 64 West and continue for 2.7 mi.; turn left onto VT 12 South for 4.4 mi.; turn left onto VT 65 East (gravel road) for 1.3 mi.; turn right onto Allis State Park Rd. up the hill and continue .5 mi. to park headquarters.
We stayed as a large group of 26 at the group site. It easily fits 5-6 large tents. Nice and flat, has one lean-to. Facilities in the park slightly outdated but fine. Nice, quiet and far from light and noise pollution.
We stayed at the group campsite at Allis state park. It comfortably fit our group of 17 and all our cars. We were able to fit 11 tents and park 9 cars all on the campsite. The group campsite came with 4 picnic tables, 1 fire pit and 1 small grill. There’s also a covered platform that I believe is called a lean-to. We used this area as our kitchen and we stored all our food and coolers here. We were able to fit 2 small rectangle tables, 1 large folding rectangle table and 1 small square table in the covered platform. Even with 4 tables we still had plenty of space to move around and cook our food comfortably. There is also a trail from the group campsite leading to the bathrooms attached to the pavilion. The only down side to these bathrooms is that there is no lights in them, so you have to bring a flashlight when it starts getting darker. Another down side to the campgrounds is that there is only 1 shower in the women’s bathroom and 1 in the men’s bathroom. The bathrooms with the showers are kinda far from the group campsite. We would drive to these bathrooms when we needed to shower. The showers are also coin operated. I believe 0.50¢ gave you a 5 minute shower, 0.75¢ is a 7.5 minute shower and $1.00 is a 10 minute shower. Because of the bathroom and shower situation is the only reason why I’m giving it 4 starts instead of 5. This camping ground is absolutely beautiful with many beautiful hiking trails, a big open field to play sports and things near by the camping grounds to do as well. Our large group loved it here and definitely plan on coming back!
First time camping in Vermont, and this was a good site to get started with! We stayed for two nights at the group site, and the biggest concern was the amount of bugs (especially mosquitos) on the grounds, though that's part of the summer outdoors experience.
Camping amenities: grills, fireplaces/firepits, lean-tos, flush restrooms, sinks with soap, showers (coin operated), $6 firewood batches, and drinking water
Other amenities: fire tower (perfect for climbing and watching the sunrise/sunset), pavillion (for larger groups), and a floating bridge (nearby)
This is a smaller campground but has features that make it perfect for short trips or star gazing - which we did for the Perseids' peak weekend. We stayed at the group site, which included a lean-to (helpful in case of rain) and was only partly shaded with trees - perfect for watching stars. The short walking path out of the group site leads to the pavillion, restrooms (no showers), drinking water, and the fire tower.
Reservations were easy to make online, and the park followed up regarding paperwork that needed to be completed or questions anyone may have. The state park rangers are the office on-site (off the route 65 entrance) and were available upon check-in. They were incredibly helpful with trash guidelines, vehicle passes, maps/trail guides, bear sightings/warnings, and area recommendations.
Great camp spot. We had space 15 which was near an open field (they had set up as a story walk that the kids loved) which felt roomy. Not too close to other spots. Not many trees around the space so it was sunny and nice. The lower number tent spaces had more trees around their sites. Coin showers (for hot water), only one main trail, Bear Hill, but was solid. Ended with a trip to the top of the fire tower. Drove to the floating bridge, then Bent Hill Brewery - very fun. We'll be back for sure.
What a hidden gem. We mostly stayed in the campground but it was wonderful. The sites were large an varied. For those that like them there were some more open one, I preferred the more shaded ones. They also had tent shelters on a handful of sites around me. Most people were well behaved and quite after hours which is always nice. The had brick fire places, quite large, in several sites. It spread out our site given where it was located.
What do I mean by hidden gem. It is hard to get to. Along a state route that is unpaved. As my GPS directed me there, I began to wonder if I was lost. I was not. It is a beautiful spot.
