12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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South Hero is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
New York weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for South Hero.
Don't miss local attractions near South Hero. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Not worth the money! This place might be nice for RVs, but I wouldn't want to pitch a tent there again...especially for $45/night. Outrageous. The middle restroom...the one closest to the tent sites weren't cleaned the entire weekend. When I first used it, there was only a quarter of a roll of tp left and it looked like it had dropped on the floor numerous times. I got my own. The area where we p... Not worth the money! This place might be nice for RVs, but I wouldn't want to pitch a tent there again...especially for $45/night. Outrageous. The middle restroom...the one closest to the tent sites weren't cleaned the entire weekend. When I first used it, there was only a quarter of a roll of tp left and it looked like it had dropped on the floor numerous times. I got my own. The area where we pitched the tent is also the area where the resident RVers walk their dogs. Naturally, the dogs pee & poop there. I will give the dog owners a thumbs up because they pick up the poop. Thank you. But I still wish there had been a separate area for that. Also, the woman who worked at the front check in desk was awesome. Great personality. Those, and the fact that it felt safe, were the only 2 positives. The sites are under the shade of beautiful trees, but still on top of each other. Feels wide open with no privacy. I would have been happier with a pit toilet at a state park for half the price. Next time.
Mar 18, 2026
Fantastic campground! Wonderful neighbors in the campground. Extremely quiet at night. Wonderful place exceptionally clean bathroom and showers. Extremely courteous and friendly staff. Would highly recommend this campground to anyone looking to stay in the Colchester or Burlington area
Mar 18, 2026
Great spot for tenting. Was here for about 2 weeks for work and chose this gorgeous spot over a hotel. Bathrooms can be questionable some days depending on how many people and how courteous they are. There was a large group of people camping there for about a month who were a little messy, with candy wrappers and other garbage floating around from them. Aside from that, clean park! Very nice servi... Great spot for tenting. Was here for about 2 weeks for work and chose this gorgeous spot over a hotel. Bathrooms can be questionable some days depending on how many people and how courteous they are. There was a large group of people camping there for about a month who were a little messy, with candy wrappers and other garbage floating around from them. Aside from that, clean park! Very nice service desk folks ar the front who were accommodating and great. Paddle boarding on the bay was my favorite, being less than a third of a mile from my site all the way in the back of the campground.
Mar 18, 2026
I have always loved this campground. It's very clean, quiet, and well put together. Just wish they'd remove the speed bumps. They're not good on my suspension. People there know to drive slow and careful, and don't need the bumps. Other than the driveway conditions this is the best campground I've ever been to. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
Mar 18, 2026
Mallet's Bay Campground is a very beautiful spot . Right across the road from Lake Champlain, it was not too crowded, the campers were quiet and our tent spot was perfectly located. The restrooms were nice and clean, the shower was hot, although it could have had a little more water pressure. A bit pricey for a tent spot with electric but worth it I think.
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