The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation operates seven camping areas for organized groups such as church or school groups, scout troops or 4-H clubs. Facilities Group camping areas have lean-tos arranged in clusters of 4 or 5, suitable for several small groups or one large group. Each lean-to has a fireplace and picnic table. Campers must carry their gear a short distance from the parking area to their lean-tos. Kettle Pond, North Hero, Shaftsbury and Underhill areas are available year-round except during the November deer hunting season.
Fees are on a per-person basis.
Groups may be accommodated in other parks for the regular camping charge. Other areas may be designated group areas as the need arises. Extensive hiking trails and a toll road ascend Mt. Ascutney, a renowned hang gliding launch site. Camp Plymouth Located across Buffalo Brook from the day use area at Camp Plymouth State Park on the shore of Echo Lake. There is a large, level, open field suitable for tent camping.