ABOUT THE CAMPGROUND
Here at the campground the most frequently asked question is "What is the Battenkill?" The Battenkill is the name of the trout stream on which the campground is located. Batten means luxurious living, and Kill is the Dutch word for river.

Within the 35 acres of the campground there are 48 sites in hardwoods, 37 in a partially wooded area, and 18 in our meadow. Our generously spaced graveled sites are suited to tent camping as well as RV camping. Tents sites are available with no hook-ups or with water and electric. Trailers sites are available with water and electric or with water, electric and sewer hookups. Some sites, located on the river, are considered prime sites and are booked quickly for the summer months for week long stays. Group camping is available in our field area. No motor cycles, mini bikes or mopeds are allowed beyond the office.

FACILITIES
Our two centrally located comfort stations feature flush toilets, sinks and hot showers. Other services available at the campground are a dumping station, firewood, ice, fishing licenses and campground store.

RECREATION
The Battenkill is known as one of the best trout streams in the East. The challenge is in landing the native trout that reside in the stream. Swimming in the campground is done at the natural swimming hole in the Battenkill where the water is clear and refreshing. For little children who need a quiet area for swimming, there is supervised swimming in the local recreational park, located 1000 feet from the campground. Many campers enjoy bringing their own tubes or canoes and floating down the river. Children and adults alike enjoy our open field for playing ball games, swinging on the swings, or digging in the sand pile.

THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
The Southwestern part of Vermont has something for everyone. If you enjoy the outdoors there are rivers and lakes to fish in, canoe on, or swim in. If hiking is up your alley the area offers shorter easy day hikes or hikes on the Long Trail. Bikers can find a variety of mountain trails or scenic roadways. If covered bridges are more your style, then you're in luck: Two bridges are within 5 miles of the campground, with three more in the surrounding area.

Southern Vermont is also rich in history. Arlington was Vermont's first capital. It was here that Governor Thomas Chittenden met with Ethan Allen, the leader of the Green Mountain Boys, his brother Ira Allen, founder of the University of Vermont, and Colonial Seth Warner, a leader in the Battle of Bennington.

Other views into our past can be found at the Battle Monument, the Bennington Museum, and the Old First Church in nearby Bennington. And Manchester Village, to the north of Arlington, has over 60 well preserved 19th century buildings. The most famous is Hildene, home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln.

Shopping is also a favorite pastime in the area.  Arlington offers such stores as the Sugar Shack, Cheese House and Leopold’s Court. In East Arlington you will find a chocolate shop and several antique shops. While Manchester is known for its older village section, Orvis fly fishing and a variety of shopping outlets. There is something for everyone when it comes to shopping.

RESERVATIONS
The best way to make a reservation is to phone the office between the hours of 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, from May thru October. In the off season we start taking reservation on the 2nd of January, please call the office for off season hours. Prime sites on the river are only reserved for a week at a time during July and August. We start taking weekend reservation for July and August on June 1st before that date we require a 4 night minimum reservation. Specific sites may be requested but if the site is not available we will assign a site which closely meets your requirements. A non refundable deposit is required when making reservations; we take credit cards or checks. Checks must be received within 2 weeks of the reservation to guarantee your reservation.

Two Camping Units may occupy one site if they wish, but will be charged as if they each has a site. A Camping Unit is one Tent, Van or Trailer. Two Families occupying a site will be charged as two Units. There is a 2 car limit per site; parking for additional vehicles is available.