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                                            Primitive Group Camping Area

                                            Looking for a great place to camp with your group? Gove Hill has just the right place at their primitive group camping area.

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                                            One of our screened in Adirondack shelters
                                            Facilities: The primitive camping area has two screened in Adirondack shelters that sleep 8 people each and a large, 24' by 48' open air pavilion with fireplace for meeting, preparing meals and sharing your meals. The surrounding area offers plentiful tent sites and several areas upon which smaller campers and travel trailers may be situated.

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                                            Interior of one of our Adirondack Shelters
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                                            Our 24' x 48' pavilion with fireplace.
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                                            Fire place at The Pavilion.

                                            Palazzi Pond

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                                            Swimming at the pond.
                                            Swim in Palazzi pond or rent one of our fun watercraft and explore the water. Trails, open fields and woodlands abound. Recreation fields may also be utilized with scheduling from the Manor House. Portable toilets are provided for your use.

                                            Primitive Camping brochure

                                            What is "primitive camping?" Primitive campsites do not include water or sewer hookups, electricity or a bath house. You are able to enjoy nature without distractions of modern life. You will also need to pack out any trash you bring in.
                                            Fees:
                                            $5.00 per person per night at the group camping area: Minimum of 10 people, or $50.
                                            Rental of the shelters $30 per night
                                            Day rental fee $100 for exclusive use of the Pavilion and $2.00 per person attending.
                                            Day use $2.00 per person.

                                            Watercraft fees:
                                                                            Min. Rental      Hour       Half day         Full day
                                            Canoes and Kayaks       1 hour          $7.50       $20.00           $35.00
                                            Pedal boats                 1/2 hour        $5.00       $32.00           $40.00

                                            Outside watercraft are prohibited to protect the water quality from milfoil and other water infestations.
                                            1646 Gove Hill Rd., Thetford Ctr., VT 05075