Winhall Brook Camping Area
Winhall Brook Camping Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Vermont. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Vermont
- Coordinates
- 43.16297, -72.81041
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Cross Country Skiing, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 802-824-4570
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Winhall Brook Camping Area
Overview 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. Recreation The Winhall Brook 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 during stays within the campground, and the snowy winter months allow opportunities outside the recreation season, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A picnic shelter located 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 from the Winhall Brook Camping Area 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 Ball Mountain Lake's car-top boat launch, with the shores providing additional opportunitie
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mirabito Energy Products · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 19 designated routes (19 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winhall Brook Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Hapgood Pond Recreation Area | Private campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Hapgood Pond | National forest campground | 7.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bromley Shelter | National forest campground | 8.2 mi | — | — |
| Stratton Pond Shelter & Tent Area | National forest campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Townshend Lake Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.9 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.