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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Hapgood Pond Recreation Area will be closed from Labor day, Monday, September 2, 2024 until the end of the season due to construction. Please contact the Manchester Ranger Station if you have any questions: 1-802-362-2307. |
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| Operational Hours: | Campground and Day-Use only available during open season. During open season, day-use area is open from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. |
| Reservations: | Reservations for campsites and pavillion rentals can be made online at recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days in advance. Campground sites 1-8 are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Day-use fees, payable the self-service fee stations located near the entrance to the site:
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| Permit Info: | 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. |
| Open Season: | Memorial Day - Columbus Day |
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| Closest Towns: | Peru, Manchester, and Londonderry, VT |
| Water: | Drinking Water is available at several spigots in the campground |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets in the bath house near the beach. All campground facilities are vault toilets. |
| Passes: | Season passes are available for Hapgood Pond Day Use that allow unlimited day-use access throughout the open season. Season pass prices are:
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| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Green Mountain National Forest - Manchester Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Route 7 in Manchester, take Route 11 east for approximately 7.5 miles, past the Route 11 and 30 junction. Continuing east on Rte 11, pass Bromley Ski Area and turn left into the town of Peru. Turn left onto Hapgood Pond Road;
From Route 100 in Londonderry, take Rte. 11 west for about 7.5 miles and turn right into the town of Peru. Take Hapgood Pond Road north out of town;- Drive about 1.5 miles north on Hapgood Pond Road and then turn left into Hapgood Recreation Area. At the self-serve fee stations please pay the appropriate fees.
Accessibility:
Within the camping area there are 4 accessible vault toilets. Access routes from the day use parking area to the bath house are accessible as well There is a wheelchair accessible fishing area available at Hapgood Pond.
General Notes:
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area was the first land acquired that now makes up part of the Green Mountain National Forest. The Civilian Conservation Corps built many of the original facilities from 1936 through 1938.
Additional Resources
Hapgood Recreation Area Brochure
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 28 campsites available, each with a cleared tenting area, a picnic table, a fire ring with grill, and a parking spur.
Within the camping area there are 4 accessible vault toilets and 4 fountains available for drinking water. There is also a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers, 2 pavilions, a wheelchair accessible fishing area, and a hand-carry boat launch. A dumpster for rubbish is available for camping guests.
Volunteer campground host is generally available to assist visitors and answer questions.
| No. of Sites | 28 |
| Fire Information | Fire ring with a grill |
RV Camping
Some campsites can accommodate recreational vehicles and campers. Please visit recreation.gov for campsite specific information regarding maximum vehicle size accommodations.
| No. of Sites | 28 |
| Size Restrictions | Small to Medium |
Lake and Pond Fishing
See Fishing Regulations at Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department for more information regarding fishing in Hapgood Pond.
| Water/Flow Level | Brook Trout |
Day Hiking
The Hapgood Pond Nature Trail begins either near the entrance to Hapgood Pond Recreation Area or the loop may be completed by starting the trail just north of the bath house and beach area.
The trail is approximately 1 mile long and features both hardwood and softwood ecosystems, a long span footbridge over Flood Brook and beautiful views west to Peru Peak Wilderness from the walkway over Hapgood Pond dam. Please pack out all trash and keep pets leashed in this developed recreation area.
| Difficulty Desc. | Average hiking time is 1/2 - 1 hour. |
| Elevation desc | Max elevation gain is 33 feet. |
| Fees: | Day-use fee required |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
Picnicking
The day use area consists of large open areas, picnic tables, and grills. Please do your part and pack out what you pack in from the day use area.
Boating - Non-Motorized
There is a hand-carry boat launch available at the south end of the pond adjacent to the day use parking areas. Only non-motorized boats are allowed. The pond is drained annually for the winter.
| Type of Craft | Raft, Kayak, Canoe |
| Fees: | Day-use fee required |
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Swimming
There is a small beach area managed for swimming. There is no lifeguard on duty.
Amenities
| Accessible: | Wheelchair accessible fishing area available. |
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| Boat ramp: | Hand-carry boat launch |
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