Winhall Brook Camping Area
Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers
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Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake. The campground has strong appeal to the outdoorsman at heart, offering hiking, biking and fishing opportunities in a beautiful natural setting. The camping area rests among the Winhall River and its confluence with the West River, providing substantial opportunities for fishing and river access. Hiking and biking are popular summer activities, and the snowy winter months allow cross-country skiing and snowshoeing outside the recreation season. A picnic shelter on the North Side provides space for larger gatherings during the recreation season. The West River Trail stretches 16 miles along sections of the long-since-abandoned West River Railroad, connecting the villages of South Londonderry, Jamaica and Townshend, each with conveniences for those passing through. Hikers going south along the trail will pass notable waterfalls, including Angel Falls just north of Ball Mountain Lake and Hamilton Falls south of Ball Mountain Dam. The West River is the main tributary for Ball Mountain Lake, a flood control reservoir with hiking and scenic overlooks available year-round. Lake access is available at the car-top boat launch, with the shores providing additional opportunities for fishing and swimming. Twice a year, controlled releases from Ball Mountain Dam provide ideal whitewater conditions along the West River, attracting rafting and kayaking enthusiasts from all across New England; releases are typically scheduled for the first weekend in May and the last weekend in September. Winhall Brook offers 111 campsites within the North and South camping areas, located on either side of the Winhall River: 74 standard non-electric sites, 14 standard non-electric sites with lean-to shelters, and 23 standard sites with water and 50-amp electric hookups (sites S6-S28). Campers can enjoy various day-use opportunities within the park, such as playgrounds, picnic sites, a basketball court, a volleyball court and hiking trails, including several miles of the scenic West River Trail. Three restroom facilities provide flush toilets, showers, drinking water and dish washing stations, and dump stations are available on either side of the campground. Winhall Brook consists of broad grassy meadows amidst a beautiful northern hardwood forest, providing outstanding fall colors and wildlife habitat. Visitors may catch glimpses of the region's native fauna, which include moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, bald eagles, owls, osprey, woodpeckers and a wide variety of songbirds. Angel Falls flows just south of the camping area, accessible via the West River Trail traveling downriver toward Ball Mountain Lake, where a custom stone bridge carries the trail across the falls' pool for an up-close view. The Green Mountain National Forest begins just 12 miles west, offering hiking, backpacking, biking and scenic views.
- Pet friendly
Location
L08
NORT · OVERNIGHT SHELTER NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 40
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites111
South Londonderry, VT
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
3 sites
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Water hookups
Site features
Driveway surface
Grass
Max vehicle length
Up to 40 ft
Caravan / camper van
Fifth wheel
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Tent
Trailer
Biking
Birding
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Evening Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Snowshoeing
Star Gazing
Swimming
Water Access
Water Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Pets allowed
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