Passes
Most National Forest System lands are open and free of charge for your use and enjoyment; however, user fees may be charged at some areas under the provisions of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
On the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, fees are charged at a handful of campsites, day-use areas, and pavilions. The fee can be paid one-time on site at the recreation area or, in some instances, online.
Day-use fees may also be covered with the purchase of an annual or lifetime “America the Beautiful” pass. An annual pass may be used multiple times, at multiple locations, all year round.
More information about America the Beautiful Passes can be found on the U.S. Geological Survey “Frequently Asked Questions” page.
Buy Passes in Person
America the Beautiful passes can be purchased in person during regular business hours at the Hector Ranger Station in New York and the Rochester Ranger Station in Vermont. We recommend calling ahead to ensure the pass you need is in stock.
Hector Ranger Station (New York)
Rochester Ranger Station(Vermont)
Buy Passes Online
Annual and lifetime America the Beautiful passes provide visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreational lands.
Learn more about the different passes or purchase your pass on Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov Mobile App
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app to Scan & Pay your day use fee on-site! Even in remote areas with no cell service, Scan & Pay allows you to pay when you’re offline and then processes your transaction once you’re back online.
Get the App
Camping & Cabins
The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests offer a variety of camping experiences and facilities that provide varying levels of user comfort and convenience. Most sites are first-come, first-served, although there are several reservable camp sites available during the summer recreation season.
Learn more about Camping & Cabins on the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes.
Fee Sites
Backbone Horse Campground
Burdett, NY
$15* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
Blueberry Patch Campground
Burdett, NY
$15*
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
Potomac Group Campground
Hector, NY
$20* (1-20 people); $40* (21-40 people) per night
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
* “Senior” or “Access” America the Beautiful Pass holders can apply a 50% discount on camping fees.
** The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests offer cash/checkless fee payments (“Scan and Pay”) utilizing an app for digital payments. To be prepared, download the recreation.gov mobile app ahead of visiting your National Forest. Do not rely on cell phone service in our remote campground areas!
Greendale Campground
Weston, VT
$10* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
Grout Pond Campground
Stratton, VT
$16* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Hapgood Pond Campground
Peru, VT
$20* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Automated fee machine (credit card only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Hapgood Pond Day Use Area
Peru, VT
$2 Walk/Bike-In Day Pass
$5 Car Day Pass
$35 Season Pass
Day Use Fees are waived for all holders of an America the Beautiful Pass
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Automated fee machine (credit card only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Hapgood Pond Picnic Pavilion and Knoll Pavilion Rentals
Peru, VT
$50 per day
- Each of the two available pavilions is available free on a first-come, first-served basis. A pavilion may be reserved in advance for a fee at Recreation.gov
* “Senior” or “Access” America the Beautiful Pass holders can apply a 50% discount on camping fees.
** The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests offer cash/checkless fee payments (“Scan and Pay”) utilizing an app for digital payments. To be prepared, download the recreation.gov mobile app ahead of visiting your National Forest. Do not rely on cell phone service in our remote campground areas!
Chittenden Brook Campground
Chittenden, VT
$15* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Moosalamoo Campground
Salisbury, VT
$15* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Silver Lake Campground
Salisbury, VT
$10* per night
- Fee Tube (cash/check only)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App**
- Recreation.gov advance reservation
Texas Falls Picnic Pavilion Rental
Hancock, VT
$20 (1-20 people); $40 (21- 40 people) per day
- The pavilion is available free on a first-come, first-served basis. The pavilion may be reserved for a fee by contacting the Rochester Ranger District Office at 99 Ranger Rd. Rochester, VT or 802-767-4261.
* “Senior” or “Access” America the Beautiful Pass holders can apply a 50% discount on camping fees.
** The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests offer cash/checkless fee payments (“Scan and Pay”) utilizing an app for digital payments. To be prepared, download the recreation.gov mobile app ahead of visiting your National Forest. Do not rely on cell phone service in our remote campground areas!