Vermont - Campgrounds

A stay at a campground is a great way for outdoors-loving people, including children and families, to enjoy a vacation at a reasonable cost. Vermont is awash in beautiful state parks. Most VT campggrounds have public camping accommodations and many have a beach. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. In addition to tent camping, some VT parks also feature day-use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping in Vermont state parks is seasonal.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Allis State Park
284 Allis State Park Road
Randolph, VT
Phone: 802-276-3175

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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Several ponds nearby offer excellent bass fishing. A loop hiking trail within the park provides a strenuous workout. Baker Pond is nearby on Route 12, two miles west of the park; North and South ponds lie together one mile east of the park; Sunset Lake is in the village of Brookfield, two miles east of Bear Mountain. The villages of Brookfield, Northfield, Randolph and Williamstown are all within a 20-minute drive. There is a fire tower,hiking trails, a large picnic shelter and one rest room. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain Road
Fair Haven, VT
Phone: 802-265-4242

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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The campground contains 66 campsites including 10 lean-tos. The sites are both wooded and grassy open areas. Some are located along the lakeshore. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The park has a beach for swimming and a picnic area. An open pavilion-type picnic shelter can be reserved for large gatherings. A snack bar concession and boat rentals (canoe, kayak, row, and pedal) are available at the beach. Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon State Park, provide great hiking opportunities. There is boating and fishing in Lake Bomoseen, as well as in nearby Glen Lake.

Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Road (Route 53)
Salisbury, VT
Phone: 802-247-5925

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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The park is divided by Route 53. Twenty tent sites and seven lean-to sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and 17 tent sites are located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The 1,000-foot natural sandy beach, clean, clear Lake Dunmore, and the large open grassy areas make the area very popular for swimming, sunning, or picnicking. Hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and streams, as well as an interpretive nature trail, provide outstanding hiking opportunities. There is fishing and boating (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park) on Lake Dunmore. Day use hours:10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Button Bay State Park
5 Button Bay State Park Road
Vergennes, VT
Phone: 802-475-2377

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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Button Bay, a 253-acre park, is located on a bluff in Ferrisburgh along the 130-mile long Lake Champlain. The camping area is an open, grassy area with 73 sites, including 13 lean-tos. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The park has a play area and a swimming pool with lifeguards. There is a picnic area and a large open picnic shelter pavilion. Boating (canoe, kayak and rowboat rentals available), fishing, and sailing are popular on Lake Champlain. You can explore Button Point Natural Area, hike the trail, and visit the Nature Center. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Coolidge State Park
855 Coolidge State Park Road
Plymouth, VT
Phone: 802-672-3612

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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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. There are 36 lean-to sites and 26 tent/trailer sites in two camping loops. Five restrooms providing modern plumbing; two have hot showers. There are two large picnic shelters, a picnic area, and a play area. There also is a sanitary dump station for RVs, but no hookups. Many day hikes are available in the park. There a several hiking trails, volleyball and a group camping area in the park.

Gifford Woods State Park
34 Gifford Woods Road
Killington, VT
Phone: 802-775-5354

Season: May 21 - October 19

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With its location at the base of Killington and Pico peaks and close proximity to the Appalachian and Long trails, this park is a favorite of hikers. Many through-hikers pass the park on their Appalachian Trail journey from Georgia to Maine. The park is also a popular destination during the fall foliage season for its dramatic autumn colors.
There are four cabins, 22 tent/trailer sites and 20 lean-to sites situated in two camping loops. Each loop has a rest room with modern plumbing and hot showers. There is a trailer sanitary station, but no hookups. Fire and ice are available for sale. A wooded picnic area is located behind the ranger's quarters with a play area.

Half Moon Pond State Park
Town Road
Fair Haven, VT
Phone: 802-273-2848

This small park on Half Moon Pond features a picnic area, beach, canoeing, fishing, and a hiking trail. There is a public campground available.

Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT Route 30 South
Poultney, VT
Phone: 802-287-9158

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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The campground contains 50 tent/trailer sites and 11 lean-to sites. Grassy open areas, wooded sites and lake access make this camping area very popular. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. The park has well-developed picnic, play, and swimming areas. There is a snack bar concession with canoes, kayaks, rowboats and pedal boat rentals. Boating and fishing are popular on the lake. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mount Ascutney State Park
1826 Back Mountain Road
Windsor, VT
Phone: 802-674-2060

Season: Mid-May-Octover 15

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Excellent viewing is offered from points along the summit road and trail. The original fire tower with the cabin removed has been relocated for excellent views in all directions. The park has 39 wooded tent/trailer sites and 10 lean-to sites that are arranged within two camp loops. Each loop has a rest room providing modern plumbing and hot showers ($). There is a sanitary dump station for RV's, but no hookups. There is a small picnic area at the foot of the summit, and a picnic area and shelter part way up the summit road. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mt. Philo State Park
Off U.S. Route 7
North Ferrisburgh, VT
Phone: 802-425-2390

Visitors to this park will enjoy climbing 970 foot Mount Philo, hiking trails, and picnic areas. A public campground is available.

Quechee State Park
Woodstock Road (Route 4)
White River Junction, VT
Phone: 802-295-2990

Season: Memorial Day Weekend - October 19

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The focal point of the park is Vermont’s deepest gorge, formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Visitors can look down at the Ottauquechee River, flowing 165 feet below viewing points along Route 4.
The park contains 45 tent/trailer sites and 7 lean-to sites which are located in the camping area. Two bathrooms with showers ($) serve the campground. Most sites are large enough to accommodate large RVs. There is a sanitary dump station, but no hookups. A large field and play area are also in the campground. Located next to Quechee Gorge is a picnic area with a pit toilet and a hiking trail along the gorge. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Silver Lake State Park
214 North Road
Bethel, VT
Phone: 802-234-9451

Season: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

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There are 40 tent/trailer sites and 7 lean-to sites. There are two rest rooms in the camping area with running water and hot showers ($). There is a trailer sanitary station, but no hookups. The beach has a large grassy area, food concession, rest rooms, changing rooms, and boat and canoe rentals. There is a large picnic shelter for gatherings such as family reunions, company picnics, etc. as well as a play area. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thetford Hill State Park
Academy Road
Thetford, VT
Phone: 802-785-2266

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This hidden gem, tucked away in the quiet confines of Thetford Hill State Forest includes a small campground and a world-class cross-country running trail. The Woods Hill Trail, a 5-kilometer multi-use trail, winds through the park property. Since its inception, the trail has hosted multiple Vermont and New England running championships. In the winter the trail is very popular for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Wilgus State Park
Ascutney, VT
Phone: 802-674-5422

Visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, hiking and fishing. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road
Island Pond, VT  05846
Phone: 802-723-4360

Season: Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day Weekend

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Brighton State Park is located on the shores of Spectacle Pond. A sandy day use beach and bathhouse is located on Island Pond just a half mile from the campground. The campground sits on the mostly undeveloped Spectacle Pond where it is common to hear loons calling at night. There are 5 cabins, 61 tent/trailer sites and 23 lean-tos. All three restrooms include hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There are hiking trails, a camper's beach with boat rentals, nature museum, an amphitheater, a garage theater, and play area. At the nearby day use area there is a long sandy beach, a bathhouse with restrooms, and rental boats. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Burton Island State Park
Box 123
St. Albans Bay, VT  05481
Phone: 802-524-6353  802-524-6353

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Burton Island is a 253-acre park off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain’s 'Inland Sea'. The park is accessible only by boat, with the state’s passenger ferry making the 10-minute trip from Kill Kare State Park.

Elmore State Park
856 VT Route 12
Lake Elmore, VT
Phone: 802-888-2982

Season: Memorial Day-Columbus Day

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The campground has 45 tent/trailer sites and 15 lean-tos. Two restrooms are available in the campground; one with hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There is convenient access to several hiking trails to Elmore Mountain and it's fire tower. The day use area includes a large sandy beach, historic CCC bathhouse with a concession stand, restrooms and a rental pavilion, a picnic shelter, numerous tables and grills, and row boat, canoe and kayak rentals. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Grand Isle State Park
36 East Shore South
Grand Isle, VT
Phone: 802-372-4300

Season: Mid-May-Columbus Day

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Grand Isle State Park is the most-visited campground in the state park system. With 4,150 feet of Lake Champlain shoreline, Grand Isle is popular with many destination campers who spend their entire vacation here. At the same time, the park attracts one-night campers. There are 117 tent/trailer sites, 36 lean-to sites, and four cabin sites that make this Vermont's second-largest state campground. Rest rooms have running water and hot showers ($). There is a trailer sanitary station but no hookups. Fifty percent of the sites are large enough to accommodate self-contained RVs. Lakeshore areas permit water access for swimming and shore fishing. There is a boat launching ramp for registered campers and kayaks and rowboats for rent through the park office. There is sand-court volleyball, horseshoes, a play area and a nature walk. Campers are also allowed free entry to the sand beach at Knight Point State Park seven miles north and Alburg Dunes State Park 19 miles north.

Lake Carmi State Park
460 Marsh Farm Road (Route 236)
Enosberg Falls, VT  05450
Phone: 802-933-8383

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The waterfalls at Enosberg are the centerpiece of this park, which features a public campsite, beach, canoeing, fishing and picnic areas.

Little River State Park
Little River Road
Waterbury, VT
Phone: 802-244-7103

This 12,000 acre park offers a great deal for visitors: Fishing, canoeing and boating on the Reservoir. Hikers and mountain climbers will hike up Mount Mansfield.

Maidstone State Park
Maidstone Lake Road
Guildhall, VT
Phone: 802-676-3930

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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Maidstone is the most remote of Vermont's state parks and still retains much of the wilderness character associated with the Northeast Kingdom.The campground has 44 tent/trailer sites and 37 lean-tos. Three of the four rest rooms include hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There are play areas, hiking trails, and a swimming beaches in the campground. A picnic shelter, swimming beach, and an additional rest room is available at the day use area. Surrounding the park are acres of forest lands that offer miles of logging roads for mountain biking or just walking. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

New Discovery State Park at Groton State Forest
4239 State Route 232
Marshfield, VT
Phone: 802-426-3042

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day, except for horse camping through Columbus Day weekend

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There is a seven site horse camping area located in New Discovery State Park. The group camping area features a hitching post, water spigot and trough for watering horses. Just up the roadway, and past the toilet/shower area, is a horse washing station. Other pets are allowed at designated camp sites. There is a play area and miles of hiking on multiple use trails.

North Hero State Park
3803 Lakeview Drive
North Hero, VT  05474
Phone: 802-372-8727

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A wooded park on Lake Champlain, offering a beach, boating, canoeing and fishing areas, and picnicking. There is a public campsite available.

Ricker Pond State Park
18 Ricker Pond Camp Ground Road (Route 232)
Groton, VT  05046
Phone: 802-584-3821

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Set on Ricker Pond, this park offers a nature center, canoeing, fishing, a beach, trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, picnic areas and a naturalist on staff. A public campground is available in season.

Smuggler's Notch State Park
Route 108
Stowe, VT
Phone: 802-253-4014

Visitors can enjoy this small park's public campsite, hiking and cross-country ski trails.

Stillwater Recreation Area of Groton State Forest
44 Stillwater Road
Groton, VT  05046
Phone: 802-584-3822

Season: Mid-May - Labor Day Weekend

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The campground has 62 tent/trailer sites and 17 lean-tos. All rest rooms include hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There is a swimming beach, boat launch/dock facility, play area, shelter, and access to miles of hiking trails. The Groton Nature Center is within walking distance. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Underhill State Park within Mount Mansfield State Forest
River Road and Range Road
Underhill Center, VT
Phone: 802-899-3022

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Underhill is within Vermont's 34,000-acre Mount Mansfield State Forest. the park contains a small campground, picnic grounds, and a group camping area. The campground has a restroom facility with flush toilets and cold running water, but no showers. Due to the park’s hillside nature, it is not suitable for RVs or trailers. All campsites are walk-in.
The park is probably best known for its hiking. There are four trails to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield. The Sunset Ridge Trail, three miles to the summit, is the most popular. Vermont’s Long Trail traverses the summit ridge. Hiking information and trail maps are available at the park headquarters.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Woods Island State Park
St. Alban's Bay, VT
Phone: 802-524-6353

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

On an island in the middle of Lake Champlain, this remote park is accessible only by private boat. On the island there is a perimeter trail system, fishing, and ample opportunity to observe wildlife. A public campsite requires prior reservation, and has no facilities. Kill Kare State Park is the best place to park and get directions on boating to Woods Island, Knight Island or Burton Island.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Lane
East Dorset, VT  05253
Phone: 802-362-1655

Season: Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day Weekend

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Located between Manchester and Rutland, the park is popular for its wooded hillside campground, beach and swimming area, and nearby attractions and tourist destinations. The park surrounds 20-acre Emerald Lake. It is restricted to non-motorized watercraft, so it is ideal for swimming and paddling. Fishing for yellow perch, small mouth bass, northern pike and other warm-water species. The park is a favorite destination of hikers, with the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby, and trails on Dorset Mountain.
The 67 campsites and 37 lean-tos are located on a heavily wooded ridge above Emerald Lake. Flush toilets, hot showers ($) and a dump station are provided. There is a small beach with snack bar and boat rental facilities. (Canoes, kayaks, row and pedal boats) A hillside picnic area, as well as lakeside picnic tables are available. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fort Dummer State Park
434 Old Guildford Road
Brattleboro, VT
Phone: 802-254-2610

Visitors to this park will enjoy the hiking trails, picnic areas and playground. A public campsite is available.

Green Mountain National Forest
231 North Main Street (offices)
Rutland, VT
Phone: 802-747-6700

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The Green Mountain National Forest scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont's Green Mountains offers a four season recreation experience. Primitive recreational opportunities exist within the eight Wilderness Areas on the Green Mountain National Forest. The Forest also hosts two National Recreation Areas. The most popular season is autumn, when the mountains are ablaze with color. In spring, the forest bursts forth from the grip of winter and blooming wildflowers that are visible along many of the Forest trails. The first fishing days are enjoyed by a lot of people. Mud season is usually short but intense. Mountain biking and hiking on wet trails is not encouraged during this time. Head nets and an effective insect repellant are suggested for black fly season. Summer is popular for picnicking, camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating, and canoeing. Winter brings out skiers (both downhill and cross-country), snowboarders, snowmobilers, and snowshoe enthusiasts.
Uses: Hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, bicycling, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling

Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole Lane
Jamaica, VT
Phone: 802-874-4600

Season: May 8-Columbus Day

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Every spring and fall, on one weekend in late April and late September, there is a water release on the West River from Ball Mountain Dam. This is a semiannual event for many kayakers and canoeists from all over New England. The West River is also a favorite spot for many fishermen. The combination of deep slow running water and shallow fast ripples makes for some fine fishing.
There are 41 tent/trailer sites and 18 lean-to sites that are spread out through the campground. Two rest rooms, complete with hot showers ($), are located in the campground. A picnic shelter and nature center are located near the picnic area and swimming hole. A hiking trail follows the West River and branches off toward Hamilton Falls.
ALERT: The weight limit for the town's bridge leading into Jamaica State Park has been downgraded to 8 tons. Campers with large RV or trailer units should check their total weight to ensure they meet the reduced weight limit.

Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Shaftsbury State Park Road (Route 7A)
Shaftsbury, VT  05262
Phone: 802-375-9978

Season: Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

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Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. A furnished waterfront cottage sleeps six, with deck and grill. Lake Shaftsbury also operates a group camping area with 15 lean-tos available throughout the year for scouts, church groups, and other organizations. Port-a-let facilities are available. There is also a developed beach, play area, and picnic area. There is an open picnic shelter/pavilion available for large group gatherings. The snack bar concession has rental canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and pedal boats. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Molly Stark State Park
Route 9
Wilmington, VT
Phone: 802-464-5460

Season: Memorial Day-Columbus Day

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The park is located along the Molly Stark Trail Scenic Byway (State Route 9), the main east-west route in Southern Vermont that connects Brattleboro, Wilmington and Bennington.Two camping loops consist of 23 tent/trailer sites and 11 lean-to sites. One rest room with showers ($) is located in each loop. There is a play area and a picnic pavilion for large groups. A hiking trail starts from the park and goes up to the Mount Olga fire tower. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Townshend State Park
2755 State Forest Road
Townshend, VT
Phone: 802-365-7500

Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day

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A visit to Townshend State Park, located at the foot of Bald Mountain on a bend of the West River, feels like a step back in time. The park was constructed during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground is a popular destination for visitors seeking a rustic experience. Visitors can take a hike up the Bald Mountain Trail, passing various chutes, waterfalls and pools on the way to spectacular vistas.
The campground, situated in a wooded area, has 30 tent/trailer sites and 4 lean-to sites. There are two bathrooms, one of which has showers ($). A picnic shelter with a fireplace and three tables is attached to the ranger's quarters. Note: Due to the park's physical layout, there is a limit of 6 people and one vehicle per site.

Vermont State Parks
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT  05671
Toll-Free: 888-409-7579 Reservations

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Celebrate nature and bring your family closer together by visiting or camping in Vermont’s beautiful state parks. Hike, swim, canoe, bike, and enjoy your favorite outdoors activities surrounded by beautiful mountain and lakeside scenery. You can also find fossils, explore a ‘ghost town,’ or for the adventurous there are parks where you can run the whitewater or hang glide! Make the most of your outdoor adventures by camping in our parks. In addition to tent camping some parks also feature day use shelters, cabins and cottages. Camping is seasonal. Visit our website or click on the ‘Reserve It’ button to book your campsite online.

Woodford State Park
142 State Park Road
Bennington, VT
Phone: 802-447-7169

Season: Memorial Day-Columbus Day

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Woodford is located on a mountain plateau and surrounds Adams Reservoir. There are several lakes and ponds in the surrounding area.The campground has 103 sites including 20 lean-tos. The heavily wooded area surrounds the reservoir and offers great camping opportunities. Flush toilets, hot showers ($), and a dump station are provided. There is a small beach and picnic area near the dam with pit toilet facilities. Rowboats, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent. There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7-mile trail around the lake. Day use hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.