Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10040547
When Grout Pond Campground reopens
Grout Pond Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 608 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026): 54 open for online reservation · 60 reserved · 494 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 16 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
91.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 54 of 608 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026Not open online91.1%
Open site-nights54 / 608
Reserved (of online inventory)60 / 114
Weekday openings41
Weekend openings13
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 41 fall on weekdays and 13 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 38 of 400 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 15 | 21 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 16 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
54 open site-nights across 3 sites at Grout Pond Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 8 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 15.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 20 ft | None | 21 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12 +9 more |
| 16 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +5 more |
| 17 | 14 ft | None | 16 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 15, Oct 18 +4 more |
About Grout Pond Campground
Overview
Grout Pond is a popular destination for camping, hiking, paddling, and fishing. Located in a beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, the campground has 12 reservable sites and offers easy access to over 10 miles of mulituse trails.
The Green Mountain National Forest in partnership with the Vermont Huts Association has a cabin located at the Grout Pond Campground available for reservations. The Grout Pond Hut (pictured above) is open for year-round use and is located within the semi-remote campground on the Green Mountain National Forest. To make reservations and learn more please visit the Grout Pond Hut website: Grout Pond Hut
Recreation
Grout Pond offers a variety of recreation opportunities year-round. In the warmer months, fishing and non-motorized boating is popular on the pond. A 200-foot carry-in boat launch is accessible from an unloading pull-out just before the parking lot.
Please help prevent the spread of non-native invasive species, such as Eurasian watermilfoil, by cleaning and drying your boat between each use.
Hiking is another popular activity at Grout Pond. Over 10 miles of relatively flat trails are accessible from the campground. These trails connect with a more extensive system off National Forest lands around Somerset Reservoir to the south. Trails that are marked with blue diamond blazes are designed for cross-country skiing and can be very wet and muddy in the spring, summer, and even fall.
Facilities
The campground offers 12 overnight sites available for reservation. Nine of these sites are tent sites accessed by hiking in from the main parking area. Hike-in distances vary from a quarter to three-quarters of a mile. Three campsites are drive-in sites that accomodate small RVs. The campground also offers two drive-in sites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
All campsites are outfitted with fire rings and several have picnic tables. Hike-in sites have tent pads; please use the tent pads in order to minimize camping impacts. Vault toilets are located off the main parking area and near the old cabin building. Potable water is available from an old-fashioned hand pump in the day use area near the pond.
Natural Features
Grout Pond is 84 acres and 28 feet deep. The water can be chilly but refreshing on a hot summer day. The campground is located along the pond and is shaded by red maple, yellow birch and red spruce. Fall foliage viewing in the autumn months is excellent.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include hiking trails accessible from the site and paddling on the pond. The campground is also in close proximity to Appalachian/Long Trail trailheads off Kelly Stand Road and Stratton Mountain Resort and Village.
16 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups12 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Route 7 in Arlington , take the Arlington exit and turn west on Route 313 at the end of the exit ramp. Take the first right onto South Road and follow to the end. Turn right onto Kansas Road and follow it over Route 7 and over a two-lane bridge. After the bridge turn right and travel east on the Kelley Stand Road (Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 10.32 mils. Turn right onto Forest Road 262 and follow in to the end. From Route 100 in West Wardsboro, travel west on the Kelley Stand Road (Stratton-Arlington Road) for about 6.0 miles. Turn left onto Forest Rooad 262 and follow it to the end.
2538 Depot Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255802-362-2307
CampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingPaddle BoatingPicnickingWater Activities
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Grout Pond Campground?
Reservations for Grout Pond Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 91.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 54 of 608 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Grout Pond Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Grout Pond Campground?
8 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 15. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Grout Pond Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft. 6 of those 16 sites have a recorded maximum length and 10 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Grout Pond Campground?
October 2026, with 38 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 400.
When is the next open date at Grout Pond Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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