Bingo Road
Vermont—Also known as Forest Road 42, Bingo Road is located 4.5 miles west of Rochester, Vermont off State Route 73. This dead-end, country road meanders along a stream and offers a variety of opportunities to stop and enjoy nature with little traffic.
- Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps for a list of seasonal and special vehicle designations.
- Check for state road closures and alerts at NewEngland511.org
- Check for Forest Service road closures by checking the “Current Conditions” page.
General Information
Bingo Road, or Forest Road 42, is a gravel road that forks off the eastern end of Route 73 and dead-ends surrounded by national forest. The road provides access to several recreation opportunities on the National Forest but as a Forest Service road, closes to motor vehicle use in the winter.
The road runs along Bingo Brook, a mountain stream, and nearly runs into Joseph Battell Wilderness Area. Dispersed camping opportunities can be found along the road or along the forest roads that spur from Forest Road 42.
Address: 99 Ranger Road Rochester, VT 05767
Phone: (802) 767-4261
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (EST) (Closed on federal holidays)
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Driving Routes Info
Most Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forest Roads are closed in December until mid-spring. Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Maps for a list of seasonal and special vehicle designations.
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Viewing Wildlife