Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
 

Recreation

An expansive vista has green pines in the foreground looking over a valley framing a small lake.

 

The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests’ scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Finger Lakes region provide unlimited recreational opportunities in all seasons.  

 

Go Play!

Some of the many opportunities we offer include:

  • Over 900 miles of trails managed for both summer and winter uses
  • Sections long trails like the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Long Trail, and the North Country Scenic Trail. 
  • Outsanding campgrounds, including two designated National Recreation Areas
  • Eight designated wilderness areas on the Green Mountain National Forest 
  • 3 Alpine and 6 Nordic Commercial ski areas offering some of the most spectacular skiing in the northeast
  • Countless lakes and streams for unlimited fishing and other water activities

Enjoy your Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests.  It’s All Yours!

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Backbone Horse Campground Closed to Visitor
Bingo Closed to Visitor
Blueberry Patch Campground Closed to Visitor
Chittenden Brook Area Trails Open to Visitor
Chittenden Brook Campground Closed to Visitor
Greendale Campground Closed to Visitor
Grout Pond Area Trails Open to Visitor
Grout Pond Recreation Area Closed to Visitor
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area Closed to Visitor
Moosalamoo Area Trails Open to Visitor
Moosalamoo Campground Closed to Visitor
Potomac Group Campground Closed to Visitor
Silver Lake Area Trails Open to Visitor
Silver Lake Campground Closed to Visitor
Somerset Road Closed to Visitor


https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/gmfl/recreation