Primitive Camping Guidelines

• Primitive camping is allowed within designated areas of selected state lands.

• Camping must be at least 100 feet from any stream or body of water, 200 feet from any trail or property line, and 1000 feet from any traveled road.

• Camping is allowed up to three consecutive nights in the same area.

• Groups of eleven or more individuals must obtain a permit from the District Office in order to primitive camp.

• Only dead and down trees or branches may be used for firewood.

• Camping above 2500 feet in elevation is prohibited unless otherwise designated.

• We require one responsible adult for every 4 campers under the age of 14.

• If you carry it in - carry it out!

• Leave your campsite so clean that no one else can find it.

• The use of backpacker stoves with self-contained fuel is urged.

• Some areas have remote lean-tos for overnight camping

Basics

Additional Resources

Places to Primitive Camp

State Lands Maps and Publications

Green Mountain National Forest
Green Mountain Club