By:
Submission
Little River State Park, which is part of Mt. Mansfield State Forest, is home to central Vermont's largest and most popular campground. The campground has 81 tent/RV sites, 20 lean-tos, and five cabins. Restrooms have flush toilets and hot and cold running water, and three of the four restrooms have coin-operated hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available, but there are no hookups. Within the campground, there are swimming beaches, play areas, a boat launch, ball fields, and boat rentals for campers (for day use boat rentals and swimming, see Waterbury Center, State Park). Adjacent to the park are miles of hiking trails for campers and day use visitors that take in the rich cultural and natural history of the area.
Remote camping: The remote campsites can be reserved online or through the Reservation Call Center at 1-888-409-7579 starting May 19. Those not reserved are first come/first served. Information about open campsites may be found at each access area. Simply find a vacant designated campsite, pitch in and the park ranger will come by to get you registered. Campsites may be used by any single party for up to 7 days with no fees. Every remote campsite has a maximum occupancy of 6 people, unless otherwise posted. There are privies at these sites, but there is no potable water. View remote camping page here.
Today, Little River State Park is one of the most popular parks in central Vermont. Waterbury Reservoir is particularly favored for boating with a portion of the reservoir devoted to quieter uses. Angling for bass and trout is as popular here as water-skiing.>
Enjoy swimming beaches, play areas, boat rentals and a launch, and miles of hiking and mountain bike trails in the adjacent Mt. Mansfield State Forest. Self-guided history and nature trails are located close to the camping area.
From the junction of VT Route 100 and US Route 2: West on U.S. 2, then 3-1/2 mi. north on Little River Rd. Located 30 miles south of Burlington just off I-89.
Remote camping: The remote campsites can be reserved online or through the Reservation Call Center at 1-888-409-7579
Great place all-around. Excellent mountain bike trails, truly great. Clean, well-kept campsites (standard and remote). Clean bathrooms. Highly recommended the History Hike. Ample reservoir access from multiple points.
I once had a reservation at a remote site, I sailed my small boat there only to find someone else set up camp but wasn't around. Park staff noticed me on the beach and came to chat via boat. I told them about my reservation and that someone else had taken my spot. They went and investigated but couldn't find anyone to actually talk with. I was bummed about the site, but the staff immediately found me another remote site nearby, being considerate of the sailboats' limited anchoring abilities. Problems resolved, and all was well, I liked the site I was changed to better in the end.
Overall, it is one of the best state parks you can camp at.
Gorgeous park, as they make them in Vermont. If you are afraid of dirt roads, stay away. Please drive slowly on the dirt road, there are several families with children that live on that road. The camping here is great, the employees are friendly, what more can you ask for?
Beautiful park - clean facilities with private sites that are surrounded by pines. No electric, people respect quiet hours. The main road to the park is partially paved and part gravel. Curvy. Our 21’ van did fine. Mostly geared towards tent campers & smaller Class B & C.
Had an amazing time at the Little River State park. Sites vary from remote to near the washroom blocks, lean-to's and little cabins.
In walking distance to the boat launch and beach, the sites also vary in size between just enough for a car/tent to sites bigger for a trailer & numerous cars (family and friends visits).
Washrooms were clean and so were the showers (remember your quarters; $0.50 for 4 minutes to $1.25 for 12 mins and yes the hot water is really that 😊).
Boat launch had a small dock and parking for the trailer a little further up.
Beach had areas to sit, roaped off area to swim and picnic table to eat lake side.
Nice hiking trails located not to far from the camp sites and each had a little area to park.
On-site wood for purchase was also reasonable, dry and only $6 per bundle of 6 to 8ish logs.
All in all I can now understand why this is such a popular VT State Park!
We hope to be back soon... 😊
