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Weathertop

100%

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3 reviews

· Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont · 85 acres

Hosted by Jill M.

Tent site

· 4 guests max

Located in Vermont’ Green Mountains, we are right next to some great hiking, climbing, biking and boating. Challenging mountain bike trails are literally next door to both of these sites. We are also almost within walking distance of Camel’s Hump State Park and the Long Trail. Our road along the Winooski River is close to I-89 and a 15 minute drive to Burlington or Lake Champlain. In the other direction, we are a 15 minute drive to Bolton Valley ski area or a 40 minute drive to Sugarbush/Mad River Glen or to Stowe. Some of the best rock climbing in the east is also right next door. In the summer Richmond has some awesome swimming holes. Our primitive high meadow tent spots at the top of our ridge offer you the feeling of being in the wilderness while still having close proximity to all of the other things Vermont has to offer.A short walk following the solar lamps up to the top of the sheep pasture will take you to the Sheep Shed - a nice spot with a beautiful view over our farm. We recommend setting up your tent next to the shed on the high ground. A composting toilet has been set up next to the site and a fire pit has been dug for your use near the tent site. Sunsets from this spot are beautiful! The night sky lights up around you on a clear night. You will wake up in the morning to roosters crowing and the sheep baaing at the barn for breakfast. The sound of the train coming through at night will be a big surprise, as it feels like you are far from everything. :) In very bad weather, you are free to sleep inside the sheep shed if you like. Fill your water containers at the house before you hike up.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Please let us know ahead of time if you will need firewood. Please do NOT bring outside firewood to our property as we are trying to avoid emerald ash borers.

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Please do not put anything other than bodily excrements and provided toilet paper in the composting toilet. Everything else goes into the trash.

Pets allowed

On leash. Dogs must stay on leash and near your campsite.

Potable water available

Tap. There is an outside tap at our house. Around back, there is a hot/cold tap. The water is from our deep well and is very clean.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin

No showers

A warm/hot water hose is available from a spigot

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Please store all food away in bear safe containers when you are done eating. “Carry it in, carry it out.”

No wifi

Good cell service is available and WiFi near the house (where your car will be parked)

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

4WD is necessary if our driveway becomes muddy or snowy. You can park at the bottom and I can give you a ride up the driveway if you like. It is an additional 15-20 minute steep hike if you elect to hike up the driveway.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend3 ratings · 3 reviews

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Allison C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

Tent

Camping at Jill’s was really nice! She greeted us as we arrived and gave us a nice tour of everything we’d need! The site was very close to fun activities and I’d definitely recommend it!

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Gabriel W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2024

Tent

Beautiful, clean, comfortable, friendly! Perfect place to camp.

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Donald H.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2024

Sheepcamping, a fun & comfy option

Tent

The sheep camp experience was great fun. I was in the area for an outdoor course that happened to coincide with the eclipse…so hotels were not much of an option. I decided to camp…and ended up sheep camping. The sheep shed with a deep bed of straw was very comfortable and a great way to winter camp without having to spend to much time on the camping itself as I had other business. On top of that, my hosts, David and Jill, were very friendly, helpful, and flexible. I highly recommend this option.

Location

Richmond, Chittenden, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking