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.