Getaway Mountain Campground is a campground in Ascutney, Vermont, listed at 3628 US-5 and reachable by phone at +1 802-674-2812 or through its website, getawaymountaincampground.com. Public listing data shows an overall rating of 4 based on 89 reviews, which suggests a place that has earned a solid but not unanimous reputation among campers.
This Getaway Mountain Campground review gathers what the listing data and visitor reviews say about the property, from its pools and sites to the way guests describe their interactions with the owners. The feedback is genuinely divided, and the sections below present both the praise and the complaints as reviewers wrote them.
Getaway Mountain Campground at a Glance
Getaway Mountain Campground sits along US-5 in Ascutney, Vermont, in the America/New_York timezone, and is categorized as a campground. The listing describes an outdoor property with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet facilities, on-site parking, and a policy of allowing dogs. Payments are listed as cash only, and the activity and amenity data points to a hiking area, tent sites, RV camping with a camping fee, public toilets, and public showers, along with a children's camp designation.
The same listing data references Running Bear Camping Area in connection with the property's activity tags. A map link and place identifier are available for travelers who want to look up the exact location before driving in. What the data does not provide is an official list of office hours, seasonal opening dates, or current site rates, so those details would need to be confirmed directly.
What Do Visitors Like About Getaway Mountain Campground?
Visitor sentiment at Getaway Mountain Campground is sharply split. Several reviewers describe clean restrooms, a well-kept pool, and friendly, helpful owners, with one seasonal camper saying the owners are very friendly and helpful and recommending the campground highly. Others report the opposite experience, describing staff as rude and unwelcoming and saying they would not return. The negative reviews are often detailed and personal, while the positive ones tend to focus on cleanliness, the pool, and the setting. Taken together, the reviews suggest an experience that varies significantly from one guest to another, and the overall 4 rating from 89 reviews reflects that mix rather than a uniform verdict.
1. Cleanliness and Maintained Grounds
A recurring point of agreement across otherwise opposing reviews is cleanliness. Joe Pagillo, a seasonal camper, called the restrooms very clean and the pool beautiful. Carol Medford described the bathrooms and showers as probably the cleanest she has ever seen, and Becca McClure said the grounds were beautifully kept and the bathrooms very nice and well kept. Michele Pappagallo also described the campground as clean and well-kept with level spots.
At the same time, some reviewers saw upkeep differently. Jami said that while the pool seemed well maintained, the rest of the campground was not in as good condition, and Lyrik Merlin argued that sites with old furniture, mattresses, and dilapidated structures should be cleaned up. The data does not resolve which picture is more current.
2. The Pool and Family Features
The pool comes up repeatedly as a highlight for families. Joe Pagillo listed a beautiful pool among the reasons he recommends the campground, and Irene Hall called the heated pool a big plus, adding that the pool hours were generous. Aurelia Ann Farinas Schanzenbacher described a nice pool area, nice shaded lots, grassy areas, and a very nice play area for children, while Becca McClure noted the owner kept the pool open longer so pre-teens could swim before dinner.
The pool is not universally praised in the same way — Jami wrote that children at the pool were repeatedly told they were too rowdy, which that reviewer saw as a downside. The listing data supports the presence of a campground with a children's camp designation, but it does not include official pool hours or rules.
3. Owners and Staff: Friendly or Rude?
This is the most divisive theme in the reviews. On the positive side, Joe Pagillo described the owners as very friendly and helpful, Aurelia Ann Farinas Schanzenbacher called them very nice and welcoming to seasonals, Irene Hall described owners, staff, and guests as very friendly, and Michele Pappagallo called the host and owners friendly. John Fox offered a middle view, saying the owners were polite enough but did not go out of their way to be friendly.
On the negative side, several reviewers describe hostility. Janeth Cyr wrote a lengthy account alleging rude and unwelcoming treatment, yelling, and a police-ordered departure. Jami said the female host complained about arriving during her dinner, and Lyrik Merlin described the female owner and son as appallingly discourteous. These are individual accounts, and the reviews do not establish what most guests experience.
4. Rates, Fees and Practical Costs
Reviewers mention several cost details. Jami said the rate was cheap at $30 a night but noted a $2 per day charge for using air conditioning. Michele Pappagallo reported a back-in site with water and electric for about $31, and Kelley Hacker complained about a $3.00 charge for a visitor who only sat at a campsite. John Fox and Becca McClure both noted that showers carry an extra charge, with Becca McClure adding that she could not find anywhere to change a dollar for the shower.
The listing data confirms that camping fees apply and that payments are cash only, but it does not publish current nightly rates, so the figures in reviews should be treated as dated personal reports rather than current pricing.
5. Sites, Hookups and Setting
Reviewers describe a wooded, scenic setting. Carol Medford called it like camping in the woods with a beautiful setting, lots of trails, water and 50 amp electric, a dump station, and a stream running around the perimeter. Michele Pappagallo described level spots and easy access in a scenic area, and Aurelia Ann Farinas Schanzenbacher highlighted shaded lots and grassy areas.
Hookups are a point of friction for some. Alex Ramos described reserving a full hookup site and being told on arrival that the site was not a full hookup, then leaving after three nights. John Fox noted the sites had nice grass, shade, and good spacing. The listing data supports tent sites, RV camping, and a camping fee, but does not specify which individual sites offer full hookups.
6. Quiet Hours and Weekend Atmosphere
Weekend and holiday programming is mentioned from both perspectives. Joe Pagillo said there are lots of activities on the weekends, and Aurelia Ann Farinas Schanzenbacher noted events and karaoke during the holidays. Jill Weinmann, however, reported that a potluck turned into drunken karaoke that ran until nearly eleven at night while she was traveling with small children who had trouble sleeping, adding that quiet time should have been at 10 pm.
The listing data mentions activities and a children's camp designation but does not publish a quiet-hours policy, so the timing described in reviews reflects individual experiences.