Hapgood Pond Recreation Area
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area offers camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and hiking among the tranquil surroundings of Hapgood Pond. The pond itself is 12 acres in size and 12 feet at its deepest point. The recreation area offers a 28-site campground in a wooded setting, a 1 mile nature trail, and a day use area with a beach for swimming. No lifeguard is on duty; swim at your own risk.
General Information
Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Campground and Day-Use only available during open season. During open season, day-use area is open from 6:00 - 10:00 pm.
- 8 people maximum per site
- Checkout time is 12:00 PM
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Maximum stay is 14 days in a 30-day period
Additional state license and registration fees are required for fishing and boating. Please visit Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department for up to date information regarding Vermont state laws pertaining to fishing and boating.
Season passes are available for Hapgood Pond Day Use that allow unlimited day-use access throughout the open season. Season pass prices are:
- $35.00 standard price
- $17.50 with America the Beautiful pass discount
- $20.00 for second vehicle pass within the same household ($10.00 with America the Beautiful pass)
See our Passes and Permits page for more information.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$2.50 per motorcycle OR bike OR walk-in per day
$35 per season
Day-use fees payable by:
- Fee Tube (cash/check only; no additional service fee)
- Automated fee machine (credit card only; no additional service fee)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App** (additional $0.50-$3.50 Service Fee per transaction)
- Recreation.gov advance reservation (additional $8 service fee per transaction; $10 modification fee when altering an existing reservation.)
- Day Use Fees are waived for all holders of an America the Beautiful Pass
Camping fee of $20* per night payable by:
- Fee Tube (cash/check only; no additional service fee)
- Automated fee machine (credit card only; no additional service fee)
- Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App (additional $2 Service Fee per transaction; 3-night reservation maximum per transaction. Multiple transactions are permitted.)
- Recreation.gov advance reservation (additional $8 service fee per transaction; $10 modification fee when altering an existing reservation.)
* “Senior” or “Access” America the Beautiful Pass holders can apply a 50% discount on camping fees.
Address: 2538 Depot Street Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362-2307
Hours: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.25279
Longitude: -72.89207
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Bathhouse with hot water, flush toilets, and potable water available.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.