Gifford Woods State Park - United States
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Best time to visit Gifford Woods State Park
Late June through mid-September is the prime window, with warm days, cool nights, and full campground services. Early fall, from mid-September into early October, brings classic Vermont foliage in the maple-beech-birch canopy and cooler camping weather. May and late October are quieter shoulder periods, but nights can drop near freezing and some sites or facilities may be limited. Winter visits are day-use only as the campground closes for the season.
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed, mud season on local roads
Campground closed, day-use only
Campground typically opens mid-May; cool nights, possible frost
Black flies and mosquitoes early in the month
Peak season, reserve early
Peak season, warm and humid
Foliage begins late month; cool nights
Peak foliage early month; campground typically closes mid-month
Campground closed, day-use only
Campground closed, snow common
Things to do at Gifford Woods State Park
- Old-Growth Forest Trail EasyRV parking available
A short, easy walk through the park's seven-acre stand of old-growth northern hardwoods, a designated National Natural Landmark. Interpretive signs highlight the towering sugar maple, beech, and yellow birch that survived 19th-century logging. The flat loop is well suited for a quick stop after parking the RV.
- Appalachian Trail Day Hike ModerateRV parking available
The Appalachian Trail passes through Gifford Woods State Park on its way to New Hampshire and Maine, giving campers direct access to white-blazed trail in both directions. North leads toward Maine Junction and the Long Trail split; south crosses US-4 toward Killington Peak. Out-and-back day hikes of any length are easy to plan from the park.
- Kent Pond Paddling and Fishing EasyRV parking available
Kent Pond sits just across Route 100 and offers calm water for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. The pond is stocked and supports brook trout, bass, and panfish, with a hand-launch access area. RVers can park near the access and walk gear down to the water.
- Deer Leap Loop ModerateRV parking available
The Appalachian Trail north of Sherburne Pass connects to Gifford Woods State Park, with the nearby Deer Leap Trail climbing to a rock outcrop with dramatic views of the Coolidge Range and Sherburne Pass. The full loop runs about 3 miles with a steady climb. Trailhead parking is at Sherburne Pass on US-4, a short drive from the campground.
- Sherburne Mountain Bike Trails EasyRV parking available
Pesky Cairn, located on the west side of Vermont State Route 100, is connected to Gifford Woods State Park, runs 3 miles, and is suitable for beginner riders. The wider Sherburne network adds intermediate and advanced loops nearby. Riders can roll directly from camp without driving.
- Thundering Falls Boardwalk EasyRV parking available
Thundering Falls is one of Vermont's tallest waterfalls and is reached by a short, accessible boardwalk on the Appalachian Trail just off River Road in Killington. The walk is flat and family friendly, with viewing platforms at the base of the falls. Plenty of space to turn larger vehicles around at the trailhead lot.
- Killington Peak Hike Strenuous
Killington Peak is Vermont's second-highest summit and a strenuous day climb from the Bucklin Trail or via the AT/Long Trail south of US-4. Hikers gain roughly 2,400 feet to a summit with panoramic views across the Greens, Adirondacks, and White Mountains. Drive from the campground to the trailhead and start early.
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How to get to Gifford Woods State Park
The park lies on Route 100 about a mile north of US Route 4 in Killington, roughly 10 miles east of Rutland and about 20 miles west of White River Junction. From I-91, drivers typically take US-4 west over Sherburne Pass, a winding mountain route with sustained grades that demand low gears and careful braking in larger RVs. From the west, US-4 climbs steeply out of Rutland, so check engine temps and watch for slow-vehicle pull-offs. Burlington International Airport is the closest major airport for fly-and-rent trips, about a two-hour drive north.
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