If you are planning on heading up to the northern tip of Vermont, then spending a few days up here Camping in Lake Carmi State Park is a great way to explore the area! At the campground you’ll have everything you need, but at the same time be totally isolated from the crowds and masses of tourists flocking to Burlington, VT during the warm summer months.
In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know about camping in Lake Carmi State Park, including how to get reservations, where to get supplies, what kind of amenities you can expect and a bit about what to do while you are in the park. For more details on the park in general, check out our article on Things to Do in Lake Carmi State Park.
LAKE CARMI PARK CAMPGROUND: OVERVIEW
There is only one campground at Lake Carmi State Park, but it’s quite large. There are over 130 campsites that are suitable for RVs and tents, as well as over 30 sites with lean-tos to help protect you from the elements. Most of the sites are level, but some are fairly small, so be sure and check the map and campsite photos to be sure the site will fit your RV. Additionally, some of the sites at the end of each of the loops have minimal space for maneuvering for backing into the site, so it may be a bit challenging depending on the length of your rig and how skilled you are at backing up.
Reservations are accepted and recommended. Though this is a pretty popular place in the summer, you can usually find a spot to stay a few days in advance without any issue.
LAKE CARMI STATE PARK CAMPING SUPPLIES
Other than getting wood, you really can’t find any supplies at Lake Carmi State Park. So we do recommend that you take the time to plan out your visit so you have everything you need with you in advance of your visit. For those, you have to head out and drive a bit.
For groceries and a small selection of restaurants, you can head into nearby Enosburg, VT. This is about 6 miles to the southeast. For a more extensive selection of groceries and restaurants, head over to Swanton, VT, which is about 20 minutes to the west.
If you need camping supplies or discount stores, head to St. Albans, VT, about 25 minutes to the southwest.
LAKE CARMI STATE PARK CAMPGROUND: DETAILS AND CAMPGROUND MAPS
Lake Carmi Campground
Map of the Lake Carmi State Park Campground, courtesy of Vermont State Parks
- Location: rom St. Albans, head north on VT-207 N for about 15 miles. Turn left onto VT-236 W and continue for about 5 miles. Turn right onto Marsh Farm Rd, and follow the signs to Lake Carmi State Park. The campground is located on the left side after you enter the park, behind a gate.
- Accessible via: Car and RV.
- Reservations: Offered mid-May through early October. Lake Carmi State Park Campground Reservations.
- Capacity: 137 sites for RVs and tents with multiple loops. 2 cabins are also for rent as well as 35 lean-tos.
- Electricity / Water Hookups / Dump Station: No / No / Yes.
- Toilets / Showers / Dishwashing station: Flush toilets with showers are offered, along with dishwashing stations.
- Pets: Pets are allowed, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Operating Season: The campground is from late-May through mid- October.
- Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 7 am.
- Additional details: Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. The sites are generally level and wooded. Some of the sites have amazing lake views, and the campground is kept up well with clean facilities and generally quiet. There are no electrical hookups, which can hamper extended stays, and most of the sites don’t have any sun to charge batteries with solar power. Bugs can be a problem here, so be prepared, especially if you come here in the early summer or late spring.
- Nearby: Swimming is within a short walk of most of the campsites, as well as the Bog Walk and Lake Carmi Nature Loop.
GROUP CAMPING IN LAKE CARMI STATE PARK
There is no group camping at Lake Carmi State Park.
FURTHER INFORMATION ON LAKE CARMI STATE PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FROM JUST GO TRAVEL STUDIOS
- Be sure to check out our extensive article on Things to Do in Lake Carmi State Park.
- When you get back from your trip, send us a photo or two and we can create a custom, vintage travel poster for you so you can remember your trip forever!
