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Vermont's Green Mountains explode in fall color, drawing RV travelers to twisty roads and quiet campsites. This tiny state crams 306 parks into lakes, forests, and valleys perfect for unplugging. Chase Route 100's 217-mile scenic byway from maple syrup farms to ski hills.
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Cruise Route 100 north-south through the Green Mountains, stopping at Stowe for gondola rides and Waterbury for Ben & Jerry's factory tours. Head northwest to Lake Champlain's islands and ferries, or south on US-7 past Manchester's outlets and Hildene estate. I-89 speeds you to Burlington's craft brew scene and Smugglers' Notch State Park's hairpin turns.
Spring mud season limits access, so hit the road May through October for dry sites and festivals like the Vermont Brewers Festival. Families love summer lakesides, leaf-peepers flock in fall, skiers brave winter snow. Park in Townshend for seven southern options near Jamaica State Park, Granville's seven amid central hills, or Marshfield's seven for northern peace.
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May through October offers prime RV camping weather. Summers deliver 70-degree days perfect for Lake Champlain boating and Green Mountain trails. Fall paints the hills red and orange, though nights drop to 40s, so pack layers. Winter snow buries sites, spring mud closes roads.
Yes, many Vermont parks provide full hookups. Sites along Route 100 in Stowe and Killington offer 50-amp power, water, sewer for big rigs. Lake Champlain campgrounds like Apple Island Resort add pull-throughs with WiFi, ensuring easy stays amid the scenery.
Smugglers' Notch State Park, Route 100, and Quechee Gorge top scenic lists. Smugglers' Notch twists through boulders and waterfalls. Route 100 winds past farms and peaks. Quechee Gorge drops 165 feet for dramatic overlooks and short hikes.
Yes, Vermont state forests and parks offer low-cost sites from $18 nightly. Dispersed camping hides in Green Mountain National Forest, free with permits. Private spots near Townshend start at $30, beating hotel rates while delivering riverside access.
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