Best camping near Fairfax
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fairfax, Vermont — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Scouts Point
Good
12.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Scouts Point camping area, located in the state of Vermont, offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides spacious and…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Lakewood campground
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lakewood Campground, located in the state of Vermont, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Primitive Campsite 13
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 13 is a secluded and tranquil camping area located in the state of New York. Situated in a picturesque setting, it offers a true wilderness experience for…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#4
Primitive Campsite 14
Good
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 14, located in the state of New York, is a serene camping area surrounded by natural beauty. This campground offers a true primitive experience, with limited…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#5
Cumberland Bay State Park
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Cumberland Bay State Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of New York. The campground offers a range of amenities to make visitors' experience comfortable and…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#6
Primitive Campsite 19
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 19, located in the state of New York, is a charming camping area that offers a unique and immersive outdoor experience. This campground is known for its rustic…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#7
Primitive Campsite 20
Good
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 20 is located in the state of New York and offers a serene camping experience. This campground does not provide many amenities, making it perfect for those…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#8
Burton Island
Good
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Burton Island camping area is a picturesque island located in Lake Champlain, Vermont, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and water. The campground has 17…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#9
Primitive Campsite 15
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 15 is a secluded camping area located in the state of New York. Situated amidst breathtaking natural beauty, this campground offers a truly rustic and primitive…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#10
Primitive Campsite 16
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Primitive Campsite 16 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New York. This campground offers a truly rustic experience, with no modern amenities provided. As a…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#11
Appletree Bay Campground
Good
12.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Appletree Bay Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Vermont. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#12
North Beach
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
North Beach camping area is located in the state of Vermont and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides restroom facilities, picnic tables, and fire pits…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#13
Grand Isle State Park
Good
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Grand Isle State Park in Vermont offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with required reservations and modest fees. The campground features flush toilets, hot…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#14
Smugglers Notch State Park
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Smugglers Notch State Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of Vermont. This park offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There are…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#15
Twin Brooks Tenting Area
Good
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Twin Brooks Tenting Area is a beautiful campground nestled in the heart of Vermont, offering picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The area is dotted with…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
Camping near Fairfax
The Fairfax area has 18 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Fairfax
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.