Hapgood Pond
Hapgood Pond is a national forest campground in Vermont. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Vermont
- Coordinates
- 43.25333, -72.89222
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hapgood Pond
Overview Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Recreation The Hapgood Pond is a popular place for non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. A carry-down launch area is located on the south end of the pond. Fishing and swimming are also favorite activities. Hapgood boasts the Forest's only designated and managed swim beach. A fishing pier is located on the south shore. Hapgood Pond Trail begins in the day-use area and continues almost a mile around the north edge of the pond to the dam. A short spur trail follows a stream and winds through the woods around the pond. Younger visitors love the big play field area within Hapgood, a perfect spot for Frisbee or ball games. Facilities Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers family campsites and day-use picnic shelters for groups. First come, first served sites are available. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Each family campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, parking spur, and a cleared area for a tent. Campsites 9-28 are reservable. Each group picnic shelter can accommodate up to 35 people, and is equipped with a pavilion, picnic tables, and a grill. The two shelters are available for reservations. Natural Features Hapgood Pond Recreation Area is eight acres and is set in a wooded area in the northeastern portion
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mirabito Energy Products · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 34 designated routes (32 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapgood Pond Recreation Area | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bromley Shelter | National forest campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| 279A Campsite | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| 279 Campsite | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Peru Peak Shelter | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Griffith Lake Tent Area | National forest campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.