Hubbardton echoes with the clash of the 1777 Battle of Hubbardton, Vermont's sole Revolutionary War fight. Camp at Half Moon Pond State Park, our directory's one shining spot, and launch into Green Mountain adventures. Fish the pond's bass, hike battlefield trails, breathe rural quiet.
Hubbardton carves its name from the Battle of Hubbardton on July 7, 1777. Continental soldiers ambushed British troops along wooded ridges near present-day Route 30. Tour the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site's interpretive trails, cannon replicas, and small museum. Half Moon Pond gleams nearby, stocked with trout for eager anglers. Local farms dot the landscape, ripe for fresh-picked berries in summer.
Half Moon Pond State Park plants your RV amid pondside pines, perfect for families chasing swims and picnics. Quiet seekers claim lean-to nooks or open fields for rigs under 20 feet. History buffs base here to pedal to the battlefield two miles north. Launch kayaks at dawn; grill trout by dusk.
Hubbardton is known for the Battle of Hubbardton, Vermont's only Revolutionary War battle on July 7, 1777. British forces pursued retreating Continentals through dense woods near Route 30. Explore the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site's trails, monuments, and museum for vivid reenactments of the skirmish that delayed enemy advances.
Half Moon Pond State Park tops our directory for Hubbardton-area camping. This state park hugs the pond's shore off Route 46A, with sites for tents and small RVs. Expect primitive setups, no hookups, but prime swimming and fishing access minutes from town.
Half Moon Pond State Park allows leashed pets at campsites. Dogs roam trails and beaches if owners pick up waste and keep control. State rules ban pets from buildings and swimming areas during peak hours.