Stowe has a number of basic motels to serve travelers who don't require elaborate amenities. The Sun and Ski Inn & Suites, 1613 Mountain Rd. (tel. 800/448-5223 or 802/253-7159; www.stowesunandski.com), is one; it has about two dozen utilitarian units, all with air-conditioning, phones, TVs, and small fridges. The heated pool is perfect for thawing out after a cold day of skiing. Rates for a double are $86 to $169, for a suite $135 to $227; the property also manages a few condos and houses off-site at rates ranging from $165 up to $550 per night.
For getting really close to nature, Smugglers' Notch State Park (tel. 802/253-4014 or 888/409-7579) maintains a 35-site campground from late May through Columbus Day. Its sites cost about $16 to $25 per night.
Underhill State Park tel. 802/899-3022 or 888/409-7579), halfway up Mt. Mansfield, offers 17 campsites reached via a steep gravel road. This campground is only for diehards: You must walk in with your tent a short distance to most of the sites from the parking area, and the access road is not for RVs. Most sites cost $14 to $21 per night; the park is open from late May through mid October.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
