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Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a nonprofit working farm and forest in Rupert, Vermont. There are 9 remote camping cabins just waiting for you!

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The cabins at Merck Forest are perfect for a rustic, back-country getaway. They are suitable for families and for people with dogs.

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The cost to rent one of the Merck Forest cabins ranges anywhere from $55 to $100 per night and on weekends there is a two-night minimum stay.

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The cabins are delightfully rustic, but they’re not completely without amenities. Most importantly, cabins feature a wood-burning stove and plenty of firewood.

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Be prepared to hike anywhere from .5 to 2.5 miles from the Visitor Center to your camping cabin.

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Be sure to check out the farm on your way in. There are horses, pigs, and sheep to visit with!

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Remote winter cabin camping

Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a nonprofit working farm and forest in Rupert, Vermont. There are 9 remote camping cabins just waiting for you!

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The cabins at Merck Forest are perfect for a rustic, back-country getaway. They are suitable for families and for people with dogs.

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The cost to rent one of the Merck Forest cabins ranges anywhere from $55 to $100 per night and on weekends there is a two-night minimum stay.

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The cabins are delightfully rustic, but they’re not completely without amenities. Most importantly, cabins feature a wood-burning stove and plenty of firewood.

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Be prepared to hike anywhere from .5 to 2.5 miles from the Visitor Center to your camping cabin.

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Be sure to check out the farm on your way in. There are horses, pigs, and sheep to visit with!

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Get all the details for cabin camping, plus a packing list!

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