Green Mountain National Forest

Grout Pond Drinking Water Unavailable

There is no drinking water available at Grout Pond Recreation Area at this time. Please plan ahead and come prepared.

Forest Road 264 Closed Beginning July 8

Forest Road 264 will be closed from July 8 through September 30, 2026.Work will begin at the 2nd bridge, located 0.22 miles from the intersection of Mill Road and Forest Road 264, progressing toward the 5th bridge, 1.95 miles from the intersection. These improvements are necessary to ensure the…

Caywood Point Dock Closed

The dock at Caywood Point on the Finger Lakes National Forest is closed until further notice due to weather related damage.

Heavily damaged or closed trails

The following trails are heavily damaged or closed:On the Green Mountain National ForestAbbey Pond Trail is heavily damaged and a difficult hike at the present time.Oak Ridge Trail from the Route 125 side has a significant culvert washout about ½ mile from the parking lotWidow’s Clearing Trail…

Moosalamoo Campground Water System

The Moosalamoo Campground water system hand pump remains non-operational and is expected to remain non-operational for the 2026 summer. Visitors will need to bring their own potable water.

Glastenbury fire tower is closed to public use

Glastenbury fire tower is closed to public use as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently deemed the tower structurally unsafe.Recreationists are asked not to climb or otherwise recreate on the Glastenbury fire tower. Trails in the area including the Glastenbury/West Ridge Loop…

Forest-wide Development Roads Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts are prohibited within the Green Mountain National Forest.Operating or utilizing a motor vehicle on a forest development roadway in violation of the Vermont state motor vehicle code (Title 23 Vermont Statutes Annotated). 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(d)Operating a vehicle carelessly,…

Forest-wide Occupancy and Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts are prohibited within the Green Mountain National Forest.Occupying National Forest lands more than 14 days within a consecutive 30-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a)Occupying a developed campsite with more than 8 persons. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(f)Parking or leaving a vehicle in…

Special Orders and Closures - Green Mountain National Forest

The Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders and Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas as needed to protect public safety and natural resources.

Special Orders and Closures - Finger Lakes National Forest

The Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders and Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas as needed to protect public safety and natural resources.

Appalachian Trail and Long Trail Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and within the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Management Area 8.1 within the Green Mountain National Forest located in Vermont, said trail and management area being described and designated as shown on the…

Food Storage Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest in the state of Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Except while being consumed, all food, food containers…

Joseph Battell Wilderness Area Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited at the Joseph Battell Wilderness Area located off of the South side of State Route 125 adjacent to the Middlebury College Snow Bowl on the Green Mountain National Forest, Middlebury Ranger District, in the town of Hancock in Addison County, Vermont,…

Sparks Pit Use Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited at the Sparks Pit and Steam Mill Spur (Forest Road 59b) area located on the Green Mountain National Forest, Middlebury Ranger District, in the town of Ripton in Addison County, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set…

OSV Operation Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Operating an Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) at greater than a speed of…

Controlled Substances Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:For the protection of public safety it is prohibited to Possess, utilize, and/or distribute a controlled substance (as defined by Title 21 of the United States Code, Chapter 13, Subchapter I Part B,…

Alcohol Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Possessing a beverage, that is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law, in violation of State law. (36 CFR 261.58(bb))

Controlled Substances Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont:For the protection of public safety it is prohibited to Possess, utilize, and/or distribute a controlled substance (as defined by Title 21 of the United States Code, Chapter 13, Subchapter I, Part B,…

Camping Occupancy Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:DEVELOPED RECREATION SITESCamping at a campsite for longer than one-half (1/2) hour after arrival at said campsite unless a fee has been paid per posted instructions. (36 CFR 261.58(a))Camping at a…

Mt. Tabor Work Center Use Restrictions, Manchester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on lands of the Green Mountain National Forest, in Vermont at the Mt. Tabor Work Center in the Town of Mt. Tabor VT:It is prohibited to go into or be upon National Forest lands within 100 feet of all structures at the Mt. Tabor Work Center for the…

Firewood Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Possess, storing, or transporting any part of a tree as described below (36 CFR 261.58(t)).Any firewood of any species originating from any location outside Seneca and Schuyler Counties in New York, EXCEPT…

Tree Stands and Blinds Use Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Use and occupancy of temporary tree stands and ground blinds, during the period from January 01 to Sept 01 of each year. (36 CFR 261.58(v))The use and occupancy of temporary tree stands and ground blinds…

OSV Use Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:The use and possession of a snowmobile on any National Forest System trail, except on those designated for and posted open to snowmobiles during the listed periods of time. (36 CFR 261.55(b))The use of…

Road Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Operating a vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons, or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.…

Bicycle Use Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Using bicycles upon Forest System trails when the trail is posted as closed to that use. (36 CFR 261.55(b))

Horses Use Restrictions, Hector Ranger District, NY

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Finger Lakes National Forest, New York:Use and possession of horses and horseback riding on all forest development trails during the period from March 15 to May 1 of each year. (36 CFR 261.55(c))The use and possession of horses and horseback…

FR 71 Occupancy Restrictions, Manchester Ranger District, VT

The following act and omission is prohibited adjacent to Forest Road 71 located on the Green Mountain National Forest, Manchester Ranger District, in the town of Somerset in Windham County, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is…

Devil’s Den Area Restrictions, Manchester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Devil's Den Area on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:To be within the area for the purpose of…

OSV Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Operating any vehicle except a snowmobile when posted. (36 CFR…

General Forest Area Occupancy Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont:Camping for a period longer than 14 days in any 30 day period. (36 CFR 261.58(a))

Silver Lake Occupancy Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Silver Lake Recreation Area on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Operating an internal combustion…

Texas Brook Use Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in Texas Brook on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Entering or being in the waters of Texas Brook…

Bingo Brook Occupancy Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Bingo Brook Area located on the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester Ranger District, in the towns of Rochester and Hancock in Addison and Windsor Counties, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at…

Chittenden Reservoir Occupancy Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Chittenden Reservoir Area located on the Green Mountain National Forest, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Camping within 50 ft. of the…

Blueberry Lake Occupancy and Use Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Blueberry Lake Recreation Area located on the Green Mountain National Forest, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Building, maintaining,…

Warren Falls Occupancy Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Warren Falls Area located on the Green Mountain National Forest, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Building, maintaining, attending, or…

Rattlesnake Cliff and Mount Horrid Area Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Rattlesnake Cliff and Mount Horrid Areas located on the Green Mountain National Forest, said areas being described below and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibits A and B, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:To go…

Wilderness Areas Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Big Branch Wilderness, the Breadloaf Wilderness, the Bristol Cliffs Wilderness, the George D. Aiken Wilderness, the Lye Brook Wilderness, the Peru Peak Wilderness, Glastenbury Wilderness, and Joseph Battell Wilderness on the Green Mountain…

FR 54 and FR 233 Use Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on Forest Road 54 and Forest Road 233 on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Operating a vehicle in…

Tree Stands and Blinds Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont:Use or occupancy of tree stands or blinds that are not clearly identified with the owner's name and address in legible English. (36 CFR 261.58(v))Leaving tree stands or blinds outside the period between…

Appalachian Trail and Long Trail Shelter Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said areas being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Camping for more than two…

Firewood Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont. Said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth as Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Possess, storing, or transporting any part of a tree as described…

OHV Use Restrictions, Green Mountain National Forest, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on the map set forth at Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and made a part hereto:Being on a trail when posted closed. (36 CFR 261.55(a))

Thundering Falls Use Restrictions, Middlebury/Rochester Ranger District, VT

The following acts and omissions are prohibited on the Appalachian Trail between Thundering Brook Road and River Road. Located on the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester Ranger District, in the town of Killington in Rutland County, Vermont, said area being described and designated as shown on…

Hapgood Pond

From Recreation.gov

The Hapgood Pond recreation site will be under construction early in the season which may affect when the pond is filled with water. The non-motorized boat launch will be improved by constructing a gravel ramp which will greatly improve the visitor experience and access for getting boats in the water. Construction is planned before the campground opens for the season on May 22nd however due to many variables including favorable weather the project could still be underway into June. The pond will be filled for swimming and stocked with trout for fishing as soon as the boat ramp improvements are completed. Thank you for your patience as we improve the site for future use.

Grout Pond Campground

From Recreation.gov

The Grout Pond Campground facility will be under construction during the 2026 season. The Pond Loop Trail leading walk-in sites 1 - 11 will be under construction from May - October. Campsites 1 - 11 will be open on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be reservable on Recreation.gov. The trail will be upgraded to accessible standards, which will greatly improve the visitor experience. Parking in the lower lot near the pond will be very limited due to the construction staging area. Please use caution at the site, as equipment will be using the access road and Pond Loop trail to complete the improvements. Thank you for your patience as we improve the site for future use.

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