Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground

Stowe, VT

Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground
• Address: 6443 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
• State: Vermont
• Website: vtstateparks.com/smugglersnotch

Overview

Set at the base of Mount Mansfield, Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground offers wooded campsites surrounded by steep cliffs and classic Green Mountain scenery. The park feels tucked away, even though it sits along one of Vermont’s most scenic drives.

Why It’s Worth a Stop

You wake up already on the trail. Hiking, scrambling through the Notch, and quiet mornings under the trees make this an ideal base for slow, outdoors-focused travel.

What to Know Before You Go

• Seasonal campground, typically open late spring through fall
• The campground includes 20 tent sites and 14 lean-to sites
• No hookups, but restrooms/showers and potable water available
• Very popular during fall foliage season

Fun Fact

Long before the road was built, smugglers, traders, and later freedom seekers traveled this narrow pass on foot and horseback to move between Vermont and Canada.