Hapgood Pond Recreation Area

in Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
25 ft
Sites
32
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Not published
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

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.

Before you go

Season

Memorial Day – Columbus Day

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Day-use fees, payable the self-service fee stations located near the entrance to the site: • $5.00 per vehicle. • Walk-ins and bicyclers have a reduced fee. Camping fees, payable at the camping self-service fee station: • $20.00 per site per night.

Hours

Campground and Day-Use only available during open season. During open season, day-use area is open from 6:00 - 10:00 pm.

Restrictions

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

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.

Scenic drives that pass close

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