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60 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05401
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North Beach Campground
3.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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New Hampshire
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Would stay there again”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2007

We had a fine time at the campground aside from horrible weather. The sites are small and not secluded, but for being so close to downtown we didn't mind at all. Being right near the beach is a plus and pets are allowed, which can be great if you have a dog or a nightmare if other dogs are barking all night. Their map is horrible and sites aren't well marked, we set up our tent on the wrong site the first time, but it was no big deal.
We will definitely go back there next year.

  • Liked — Location close to downtown, close to the lake
  • Disliked — Must pay to use shower, cramped sites
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Delmar, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not what I expected.....”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2007
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I was not very impressed with this campground. The sites are right on top of each other, and they are not secluded at all. There were many dogs on the grounds, which were constantly barking - most notably at 7:30am when I was still sleeping. The employees responded quickly to complaints made by other campers about one particular dog, although the dog continued on through the day anyway. The location is great, being only a few short minutes from downtown Burlington, as well as being right on the lake.

Pros:
Location - right on the lake and near downtown
Bathrooms are large and clean

Cons:
Sites are too close together
Sites have no privacy

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — size of sites
  • Stayed May 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“The Nicest Campground in the Area”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2005
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people found this review helpful

I've been going at North Beach Campground for the last 10 years and it is the most beautiful campground in the area. The beach on Lake Champlain is incredible, the campground is clean, quiet and the staff very friendly. The rates are very affordable for what you get, and it is conveniently located, near Downtown Burlington. There's a nice bike path leading to the city. Each year I look forward to go camping there. Go and you'll see!!!

Stayed June 2004
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“Great Camping in the City”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2003
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people found this review helpful

I can't imagine there are many camp grounds in the middle of a city, so we were really lucky to find this. The rates were a little high, but you get what you pay for. Nice bathrooms, a firepit, volley ball court (for the kids!), security and a 5 minute walk from a huge beach on Lake Champlain. Plus your a quick drive from downtown Burlington and its wonderfuls restaurants and shops. We were there on a Thursday night, and there were nearly 20 bands playing at different bars and cafes--pretty impressive for a small college town. The only down side to the grounds in that its across a small ravine from a cemetery--kinda spooky to leave your tent at 3am to go to the bathroom! Anyway, it was cheaper than a hotel and still felt "in the woods" considering your in the middle of the city.

  • Stayed July 2000
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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