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  The Green Mountain National Forest, 231 North Main St., Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 747-6700. Provides a scenic backdrop for much of Vermont. Head up I-91 to Rte. 9, then go over to Rte. 100 or Rte. 7, either of which will take you up the length of the forest. This forest is a fabulous 370,000 acres. Numerous sites are available for free primitive camping. The forest has only five developed campgrounds. Sites are operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Campgrounds in the Green Mountain National Forest provide drinking water and some toilets (but no showers). The length of stay is limited to 14 consecutive days. Pets are permitted only on leashes. For more information on the forest, write to the Forest Supervisor, Green Mountain National Forest, 231 North Main St., Rutland, VT 05701, or call (802) 747-6700. Campsite fees $5, except $13 at Hapgood Pond. Day use is free, except for a $5 fee at Hapgood Pond.

-- Chittenden Brook Campgrounds, off Rte. 73, nine miles east of Brandon. The grounds offer hiking, fishing, and 17 tent and trailer campsites.

-- Greendale Campground, off Rte. 100, two miles north of Weston. The grounds offer picnicking, fishing, and 11 tent and trailer campsites.

-- Hapgood Pond Campground, off Rte. 11, two miles north of Peru. The grounds are located on the shores of a picturesque seven-acre pond and offer swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, and 28 tent and trailer campsites. Covered pavilions are available for $43. Firewood is available for $4 a bundle.

-- Manchester Ranger District, Rtes. 11 and 30, Manchester Center, VT 05255, (802) 362-2307. The district is in the southern section of the forest.

-- Middlebury Ranger District, Rte. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753, (802) 388-4362. The district is in the northwestern section of the forest.

-- Moosalamoo Campgrounds, off Rte. 125, two miles southeast of Ripton. The grounds offer hiking, fishing, and 19 tent and trailer campsites.

-- Red Mill, Rte. 9, east of Woodford. The grounds offer rustic camping, with easy access to the southern portion of the forest and 16 tent campsites.

-- Rochester Ranger District, Rte. 100, Rochester, VT 05767, (802) 767-4261. The district is in the northeastern section of the forest.





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