Welcome
Woodford is home to many trails, campgrounds and the beautifully maintained Woodford State Park, learn more about our local attractions below!
The Long Trail:
Vermont’s Long Trail is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the United States. The trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts-Vermont state line to the Canadian border. Novice and expert alike will enjoy the varied terrain of the trail as it passes through the heart of Vermont.
Day Hiking Trails:
Harmon Hill Trail
Bald Mountain Trail
Places to Stay
Recreational Vehicles and Camper Accommodations:
If you have an RV, Greenwood is for you. Any size RV can be accommodated. The Shea Family provides unequaled service with water and power hookups as well as wifi. The nearby Woodford Mountain General Store can supply most of your needs including propane and diesel fuel.
Contact:
Greenwood Lodge and Campsites
- Mailing Address: PO Box 246, Bennington, VT 05201
- Phone: 802-442-2547
- Website: Click For Link
Secluded Places to stay available through Airbnb:
Carson Thurber’s Camp is located at a high elevation with very sweet air but without running water. It is available on Airbnb using the following link:
Links
Stone’s Camp is a restored lumberjack residence on Stamford Stream in the Green Mountain National Forest. Modern plumbing.
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Woodford Rest
We purchased a small motel in beautiful Woodford, Vt. Follow our blog as we lose our minds and work toward welcoming our first guests.
Elizabeth and Matthew Knudsen, Owners
5697 Vt. Route 9
Woodford, Vt. 05201
Prospect Mountain
Prospect Mountain is Woodford’s destination cross-country ski area. There are also special snowshoeing and single-track trails. Check out their website: Prospect Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is popular in Woodford. Use the secondary trails and see Vermont. Check out our local snowmobiling club, The Woodford Snobusters!
Woodford State Park
At 2400 feet, this 398-acre park has the highest elevation campground of any park in Vermont. Woodford is located on a mountain plateau surrounding Adams Reservoir. The high elevation spruce/fir/birch forest provides an ideal setting for the park. Woodford borders the George Aiken Wilderness Area, which is in the Green Mountain National Forest. There are several lakes and ponds in the surrounding area. Visit Woodford State Park’s website below for more information
An Essential Guide to Enjoying National Parks Responsibly
The link below shares useful information such as:
- How to enjoy the great outdoors more ‘responsibly’ by practicing the principles of ‘leave no trace’, camping and wildlife safety, and fire prevention awareness.
- The many physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature such as reducing stress and anxiety which can be helpful after enduring months of lockdowns and travel restrictions.
- The guide includes an interactive map showing highlights and useful insights into the top national parks in the US.
- Plenty of useful tips, practical advice, and other resources to stay safe in parks and recreate outdoors responsibly