U.S. Forest Service · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests · Rochester, VT

Chittenden Brook Campground

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.

Open nowPartly reservable18 sites18 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Chittenden Brook CampgroundChittenden BrookChittenden Brook Campground TrailsCHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND Sign
Photos courtesy of US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups16
Host/management2
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
01Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
02Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
03Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
04Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
05Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
06Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
07Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
08Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
09Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
10Back-in18GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length18 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMemorial Day
ForestGreen Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
BookingSelect sites can be reserved at recreation.gov for $15 per site per night. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
FeesCamping Fee: $15.00 per site per night. Fees are payable at the self-service fee station at bulletin board near campground entrance.
RulesMaximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Quiet Hours are 10 PM – 6 AM. Check out time is 2 PM.

Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Chittenden Brook Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 18.4 inches of snowFebruary: 2.82 inches of precipitation, 17.4 inches of snowMarch: 3.38 inches of precipitation, 15.5 inches of snowApril: 3.81 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowMay: 3.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 5.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.96 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 3.73 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowDecember: 4.12 inches of precipitation, 17.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 18.9°F averageFebruary: 20.5°F averageMarch: 29.0°F averageApril: 41.9°F averageMay: 53.9°F averageJune: 62.5°F averageJuly: 67.2°F averageAugust: 66.0°F averageSeptember: 59.1°F averageOctober: 47.1°F averageNovember: 36.6°F averageDecember: 25.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Rochester, 6 miles from the campground at 830 feet, station USC00436893 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 49 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 76 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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 townRochester, Vermont
Coordinates43.8244° N, 72.9089° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMiddlebury Mountaineer ↗18.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗29.7 mi
RV sales & servicePete's RV Center ↗45.3 mi

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Explore

Video

Chittenden Brook Hike.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Velomont - Perspiration ↗
    5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Velomont - Chitty Bang Bang
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Chittenden Brook Beaver Pond
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
  • 0.4 mi
    Campground Spur
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
  • 0.5 mi
    Chitt Bk Outer Loop Conn
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Chitt. Bk. Outer Loop
    3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Joseph Battell Wilderness begins about 3.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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.

Nearby

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Chittenden Brook Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Camping Fee: $15.00 per site per night. Fees are payable at the self-service fee station at bulletin board near campground entrance.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Chittenden Brook Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Chittenden Brook Campground have?

18 sites, including 16 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Chittenden Brook Campground?

The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chittenden Brook Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Chittenden Brook Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Chittenden Brook Campground?

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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Chittenden Brook Campground?

Rochester, Vermont. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Chittenden Brook Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Lake Campground (8.6 mi, partly first-come), Moosalamoo Campground (8.8 mi, partly first-come), and Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop (29.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby