Vermont Vacation Cabins, Cottages and Campgrounds

Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory

"There's no better time than Vermont."

Vermont rental cabins, cottages and campgrounds for vacations in all seasons are abundant. Our members offer lodges, lakeside and mountain cabin rentals, campgrounds and huts that welcome visitors for year round and seasonal active vacations. Lodging is listed by town with a list of activities that are offered locally.

Vermont cabin and camping options can include outdoor activities like mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, nature walks, off road vehicles, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, canoeing, kayaking or just kick back and relax. We hope that you find this service helpful in planning your next Vermont adventure getaway.

Cabin rentals and lodges for Vermont Winter Adventures.

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Vermont Lodges, Cabins and Inns for Active Vacations

Vermont Cabins, Campgrounds, Cottages, and Lodges

Adventure Vacation Resources

Apple Island Resort
Champlain Islands
Golf, Fishing, Sailing, Water Activities, Boat Rentals, Marina, Campground
South Hero, VT
Apple Island RV Resort is located directly on Lake Champlain on the southern tip of Vermont’s historic Champlain Islands.

Basin Harbor
Central Vermont/ Champlain Valley
Birding, Boating, Canoeing, Golf, Hiking, Fishing, Nature Trails, Water Sports
Vergennes, VT
Stay in a tastefully designed lodge building or in one of our 74 unique cottages. Long days, soft nights, and children’s laughter all coalesce to bring a relaxing ambiance to summertime at Basin Harbor, the matchless destination at a quiet cove on Lake Champlain.

Eden Mountain Lodge
Northern Vermont
Eden, VT
Hiking, Snowshoeing, X-Country Skiing, Nature
Set in the unspoiled beauty of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Eden Mountain Lodge is an outdoor vacationer's premier destination. Our scenic 140 acre mountain location, surrounded by 3000 acres of Nature Conservancy and Vermont Land trust property, offers three private rental cabins - the log built Larkspur, the Foxglove and Buttercup. Immerse yourself in nature and the tranquil beauty that brings travelers from all over the world to Vermont.

Forest Echo Cabins
Hiking, Nature Trails, Canoeing, Kayaking, Birding
Mt. Holly, VT.
Forest Echo's two cabins provide you with a comfortable, rustic vacation spot amidst 360 acres of Vermont forest and meadows, including extensive shoreline on a 26 acre protected lake.  On-leash dogs welcome.

Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel
Norwich, VT - Hostel, road, mountain, fat-tire, e-bike sales, rentals and tours, bike service, snowshoeing, hiking tours, watercraft rentals and tubing.
Stay at the HAT Hostel for a low-cost visit to the Upper Valley. We love having hikers, adventurists, or anyone who wants to get outdoors and see the area. The hostel creates a community for all, and we provide you with pick-up and drop-off to Hanover, NH, and Norwich, VT. We have large outdoor and indoor space available for rent. We host regular events and HAT partners with catering and other organizations to make your experience everything you want it to be.

Hulbert Outdoor Center
Connecticut River Basin
Conferences and Retreats
Fairlee, VT
Established in 1978, Hulbert Outdoor Center is a non-profit educational institution that serves 7,000 participants annually through programs designed to foster personal growth, self-reliance, confidence, cooperation, and a sense of community in people of all ages.

Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabins
Northeast Kingdom
Stargazing, Birding, Moose & Nature Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Hunting, Geo-caching,
Canaan, VT
Jackson's Lodge & Log Cabins is a 63 years family tradition providing lakefront cabins, rooms, and free kayaks, canoes, and boats on beautiful international Lake Wallace.

Lake Morey Resort
Upper Connecticut River Valley
4.5 mile ice skating trail, numerous pond hockey rinks, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, hiking trails, summer water sports, and 18-hole Championship Golf Course.
Fairlee, VT - A lakeside resort nestled in the Vermont hills above the Connecticut River, Lake Morey Resort provides the perfect family getaway, business retreat, corporate outing or lakeside wedding venue near Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Extend your play time, take advantage of our 130 newly renovated guest rooms and 4 luxury lakefront cottages.

Mountain Top Inn and Resort
Central Vermont
Inn & Resort, Cabins, X-C Skiing, Horse Back Riding, Youth Programs, Spa, Biking, Clay Bird Shooting, Snowmobiling
Chittenden, VT.
Luxury cabins are open-plan, king accommodation living space. Each cabin is inviting and cozy and the perfect mountain retreat for 2 guests. Mountain Top Inn and Resort is Vermont’s classic four season resort, located in Central Vermont, just 11 miles from Killington.

Muddy Moose Log Cabins
Northern Vermont
Hiking, Paddle Sports, Skiing, Snowshoeing
Morrisville, VT
Muddy Moose is the perfect vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.  We offer authentic log cabin lodging set on 168 pristine acres.  On site, we have a variety of hiking/snowshoeing trails that lead our guests through the woods to stunning waterfalls and the Lamoille River.

Quimby Country
Northeast Kingdom
Biking, Birding, Moose & Nature Watching, Canoeing & Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Hunting,
Averill, VT
Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom sits a family resort with more than 100 years of bringing generations together, a place called Quimby’s.

Roaring Branch Cabins
Southern Vermont
hiking, fishing, tennis, cycling, golfing, canoeing, skiing
Arlington, VT.
Roaring Branch Cabins is a small community of real log cabins featuring modern construction and conveniences.

Seyon Lodge
Northeastern Vermont
Fly Fishing, Canoeing,  Mountain Biking,  Nature Hikes, Hiking, Snowshoeing, X Country Skiing
Groton VT
One of Vermont’s best kept secrets, Seyon Lodge State Park provides rustic and welcoming facilities in the midst of the inspiring beauty of Groton State Forest.

Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort
Northern Vermont
Skiing, Fly Fishing, Canoeing,  Mountain Biking,  Nature Hikes, Hiking
Jeffersonville, VT
With 360 acres of woods and meadows, and hiking trails, your privacy is assured. Our property offers stunning vistas of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and historic Smuggler's Notch.

The Anchorage
Lake Champlain Islands
South Hero, VT.
The Anchorage is a twelve-cabin resort nestled among mature cedars overlooking Paradise Bay and Cedar Island of Lake Champlain.

Zoar Outdoor Center
Charlemont, Massachusetts
We offer several on-site lodging options at Zoar Outdoor: Hawk Mountain Lodge is a renovated farmhouse with 5 rooms that can sleep as many as 14 people; our wilderness camping includes five tent sites and eleven cabin tents and a total capacity of seventy-six campers.

Willough Vale Inn
Northeast Kingdom
Westmore, VT
Warm hospitality awaits you at the Willough Vale Inn, with cabins situated in an exquisite natural setting on the shores of Lake Willoughby.

Camping at Vermont State Parks

Vermont Campground Association

Primitive Camping on the Long Trail

Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest

Resorts, Inns and Hotels for VT Adventure Vacations

Retreats and Spas for Your Health

Vermont Farm Vacations

Vermont State Parks

Jackson's Lodge in Canaan, VT

Vermont Campground Association

Hulbert Outdoor Center

Adventures in Maine

Cabins in Maine for white water rafting, ATV tours, kayaking, snowmobiling, wildlife watching tours, hiking, local waterfalls, biking, disc golf and fishing.

Adventures in Massachusetts

Zoar Outdoor offers rafting, kayaking, climbing, zip line and several on-site lodging options

About primitive camping in Vermont

Camping in the Green Mountain National Forest:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gmfl/recreation/camping-cabins or 802-747-6700.

Overnight Sites Along the Long Trail - https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/overnight-accommodations/

The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has a number of rules for primitive camping around the state.

• Primitive camping is allowed within designated areas of selected state lands.
• Camping must be at least 100 feet from any stream or body of water
• Camping must be at least 200 feet from any trail or property line, and 1000 feet from any traveled road.
• Camping is allowed up to three consecutive nights in the same area.
• Groups of eleven or more individuals must obtain a permit from the District Office in order to primitive camp.
• Only dead and down trees or branches may be used for firewood.
• We require one responsible adult for every 4 campers under the age of 14.
• If you carry it in - carry it out!
• Leave your campsite so clean that no one else can find it.
• The use of backpacker stoves with self-contained fuel is urged.
• Some areas have remote lean-tos for overnight camping

Primitive camping is prohibited in the following situations:

•     Above 2,500 feet in elevation, unless otherwise designated.
•     On land leased to other people.
•     In areas designated as a state-owned natural, fragile, or waterfowl management area. (An authorized agency representative must give written permission.)

People can find more information about primitive camping (including maps of where you're allowed to pitch a tent), and other camping options, at https://fpr.vermont.gov/recreation/activities/camping/primitive-camping

Primitive Camping on Wildlife Management Areas
Primitive camping for purposes of hunting, fishing or trapping is allowed on designated WMAs for no more than 3 consecutive nights. Primitive camping involves occupying a site in a natural environment with no developed facilities, leaving the site in its original condition so there is no or minimal evidence of human visitation.