Hapgood Pond

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Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests Fees: Day-use fees, payable the self-service fee stations located near the entrance to the site: - $5.00 per vehicle. - Walk-ins and bicyclers have a reduced fee. Camping fees, payable at the camping self-service fee station: - $20.00 per site per night. Season: Memorial Day to Columbus Day Reservations: Reservations for campsites and pavillion rentals can be made online at recreation.gov . Reservations must be made 4 days in advance. Campground sites 1-8 are available on a first come, first served… 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… Getting there: From Manchester, take Route 11 6 miles east and go left into Peru. Continue 2 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road. Rules: - 8 people maximum per site - Checkout time is 12:00 PM - Dogs must be on a leash at all times - Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM - Maximum stay is 14 days in a 30-day period Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232393 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service