Vermont Park List

This 625-acre property became a state park in 1996. It is named for the sand dunes near the center and western end of the south-facing natural sand beach. This beach is amongst the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. The beach and dunes together make up what is known as a ...

Allis State Park, one of Central Vermont's best kept secrets! The hilltop setting and dramatic views from the lookout tower make it a favorite spot for those who cherish the peace and tranquility the park affords. Allis State Park's location off of one of Vermont's few remaining gravel ...

The natural setting surrounding Ball Mountain Lake is enjoyed by a variety of visitors. Panoramic views from the overlook area at the dam offer sightseers, photographers, picnickers, and hikers pleasing views of Stratton and Bromley Mountains. Two weekends a year Ball Mountain Dam releases water for whitewater rafting, canoeing, ...

Big Deer State Park is located within Groton State Forest, with over 26,000 acres. This is a popular campground located with access to miles of hiking and multi-purpose trails as well as easy access to the Groton Forest Nature Center. When you camp at one state park, you get ...

Welcome to Bomoseen State Park. The 3,576-acre park is located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, the largest lake entirely within Vermont's borders. The Taconics are the slate-producing region of Vermont, and the area's history parallels the rise and fall of Vermont's slate industry. The ...

This state park gets its name for the many large rocks left by glaciers on the sandy beach of Lake Groton and throughout the 26,000 acres of Groton State Forest. The park is located on the 423-acre Lake Groton. Boulder Beach State Park is a day use park with ...

Come to Branbury State Park spend the day enjoying the beautiful sand beach, playground, picnic area, boat rentals, concession, and nature center. Branbury is located on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo. Branbury State Park is adjacent to Green Mountain National Forest where ...

The primary attraction at Brighton State Park is its remoteness. The park lies in the heart of Vermont's northeastern highlands. Mountains with evergreen-covered slopes, fast running rivers and streams, and clear lakes surround it. This is one of the wildest and most isolated areas in Vermont. Visit here to ...

Burton Island is a 253-acre island off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain's "inland sea." This park offers the feel of remote camping without having to travel too far. Burton Island State Park opened in 1964. Original plans to build a causeway was abandoned for ...

253-acre Button Bay State Park is located on a bluff in Ferrisburgh along the 130-mile long Lake Champlain. What once operated as a farm, opened as a state park in 1964. The park is so named for the button-like concretions formed by clay deposits found along the ...

Waubanaukee Indians first named it "Tah-wak-be-dee-ee-wadso" or Saddle Mountain. Samuel de Champlain's explorers in the 1600's called it "lion couchant" or resting lion. The name "Camel's Rump" was used on a historical map by Ira Allen in 1798, and this became "Camel's Hump" in 1830. The Park came about as ...

Located on the shores of Echo Lake, the park is known for it great swimming beach, canoe and kayak rentals, group picnic pavilions and picnic areas, concession stand, group and horse camping areas and rental cottages. The park is rich in history from the birth of this nation ...

A trip to Coolidge State Park is a trip back in time; the park remains essentially the way it was when it was first created in the 1930s. Known for its rustic feel, hillside campsites that give way to dramatic mountain views, and authentic character, Coolidge State Park ...

Crystal Lake State Park is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. The Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. The beach area has almost a mile of sandy ...

With its picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, the park provides an ideal setting for anyone seeking a relaxing day visit or an overnight respite. A quiet park, it is popular for its large, open campground, grassy picnic areas and stone pavilion. It is a favorite spot ...

The Pittsford National Fish Hatchery (NFH) opened in 1909 for the production of salmonids (trout, char, and salmon). From 1925-1940 it was an experimental station, raising California golden trout, cut throat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, Loch Levlen trout, lake trout, brook trout, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling. From ...

Lake Elmore is 219 acres, and lies northwest of the village and empties into the Lamoille River through Pond Brook. Elmore Mountain is in the "Hogback Range" and its timber is mostly hardwood. The mountain is also located in the northwest part of town and has an elevation of ...

The 430-acre park is located along the side of Dorset Mountain with Emerald Lake, the head waters of Otter Creek, at its base. The area was historically important for its marble quarrying activities with the park lands once operating as a large farm and summer retreat before becoming a ...

Fort Dummer State Park, located in the Connecticut River Valley, has 217 acres of forest land just outside of Brattleboro. The park was named after Fort Dummer, the first permanent white settlement in Vermont. Located in the southern foothills of the Green Mountains, the forest is more like those ...

With its location at the base of Killington & Pico peaks, this park is a favorite for hikers. Many hikers pass through on their Appalachian Trail journey for a welcome shower and overnight stay. The park is a popular destination during the fall foliage season for its dramatic ...

Welcome to Grand Isle State Park, located on South Hero Island in Lake Champlain. The Island, also known as Grand Isle, is 14 miles long and over 3 miles wide, making it the largest in Lake Champlain. It contains the towns Grand Isle (on the northern half) and South ...

The Green Mountain National Forest is a place of scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont's Green Mountains. The forest offers a four-season (some say six with mud and Black Fly season) recreation experience. The most popular season is autumn when the mountains are ablaze with color. Summer is ...

Welcome to Green River Reservoir State Park. Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5110 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water and Light Department. Green River Reservoir provides camping and paddling experiences in a remote setting.. All campsites can only be reached by paddling ...

Nestled away in the forests of 3,500-acre Bomoseen State Park sits the quiet camping area comprising Half Moon Pond State Park. Set in the dense woods of a small, sheltered basin, the park surrounds Half Moon Pond. ...

Jamaica State Park located in the Londonderry area of Vermont is a well known spring and fall destination for whitewater boaters when water is released from Ball Mountain Dam. It is divided into two beautiful mixed forest areas, the West River and Shatterack ...

Kettle Pond State Park is one of five campgrounds located within Groton State Forest. The park rests on a secluded pond known for its beautiful moss-covered boulders. A highlight of the park is the pond's shoreline which is sprinkled with blueberry bushes. There are 26 lean-tos arranged into five separate ...

Kamp Kill Kare State Park is named for Kamp Kill Kare, a summer camp for boys, which operated on this site for some fifty years through the mid-1900's. Located on the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point, a three-mile peninsula which defines St. Albans Bay, Kamp Kill Kare is ...

Kingsland Bay State Park sits on the picturesque shores of Lake Champlain. Visitors can enjoy the picnic areas and historic buildings of the park, or rent a canoe/kayak for an easy paddle around this protected bay. Facilities to rent include an historic banquet hall that is perfect for large ...

Knight Island, acquired by the State in 1990, is one of three neighboring island parks in Lake Champlain's "inland sea. The others are Burton and Woods Island State Parks. This 185-acre island is a mile long and nearly a half mile wide. A great park for remote ...

Knight Point on North Hero Island opened as a state park in 1978. Area history goes much further back. The Hero Islands were named to commemorate early Vermonters who served in the Revolutionary War. John Knight, the Point's first resident, began ferry service between the islands in 1785. Knight ...