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State and Local Parks

Vermont state and local parks, along with the Green Mountain National Forest, have land, facilities, and equipment for every imaginable outdoor adventure for a fun family vacation or weekend getaway. Activities on state and local parks may include water play like swimming, boating, and fishing; hiking and biking; nature centers and wildlife viewing; family tent or RV camping; snowmobiling; and historic sites. Enjoy all the outdoor beauty and activity the parks have to offer, then bed down at a mountain resort, inn, or family lodging. Follow these links for : Campground Information - Hiking Trails - Beach Areas

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Allis State Park
Randolph, VT

Allis State Park

Rustic camping, picnicking, hiking; free day use; pets allowed

Barre Town Forest and Millstone Hill
Websterville, VT

Barre Town Forest and Millstone Hill

Over 100 years ago, Millstone Hill in Websterville (adjacent to Barre) was the site of more than 75 small granite quarrying operations, producing g…

Big Deer State Park
Groton, VT

Big Deer State Park

This campground has 23 tent/trailer sites and 5 lean-tos. The bathroom has hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available at Stillwater, but…

Bomoseen State Park
Castleton, VT

Bomoseen State Park

Good for camping, swimming, fishing, boating w/ rentals; pets allowed in campground

Boulder Beach State Park
Groton, VT

Boulder Beach State Park

This park is located on the shore of Lake Groton. The day use area has 75 shaded picnic sites with tables and grills. There is 200 feet of beach an…

Branbury State Park
Brandon, VT

Branbury State Park

Popular for hiking and swimming; pets allowed in day use area and campsites

Brighton State Park
Island Pond, VT

Brighton State Park

Remote, rustic camping; fishing; paddling; swimming; boats for rent

Button Bay State Park
Vergennes, VT

Button Bay State Park

Camping on Lake Champlain; great views; guarded pool; trails; nature center

Camp Plymouth State Park
Ludlow, VT

Camp Plymouth State Park

One of Vermont’s top parks for paddling; beach; boat rentals; horse camping; walking trails

Coolidge State Park
Plymouth, VT

Coolidge State Park

Beautiful views; rustic character; camping; hiking trails

Crystal Lake State Park
Barton, VT

Crystal Lake State Park

Swimming and boating in a glacial lake; cottage for rent; pets not allowed

D.A.R. State Park
Addison, VT

D.A.R. State Park

On bluffs overlooking Lake Champlain; campground in meadow; water sports; bird watching

Elmore State Park
Lake Elmore, VT

Elmore State Park

Good family camping; hikes and walks; lake swimming; pets but not on beach

Emerald Lake State Park
East Dorset, VT

Emerald Lake State Park

Great camping, swimming, paddling, fishing, walking, hiking; motor boats prohibited

Fort Dummer State Park
Brattleboro, VT

Fort Dummer State Park

Camping, walking and hiking; near two historic byways; pets allowed

Gifford Woods State Park
Killington, VT

Gifford Woods State Park

Good hiking and access to Appalachian Trail; pets permitted, but not in cabins

Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle, VT

Grand Isle State Park

Many campsites; large sandy beach, swimming, shore fishing, sports fields

Half Moon Pond State Park
Hubbardton, VT

Half Moon Pond State Park

Good park for camping, hiking, boating, paddling, fishing; no day use; pets allowed

Jamaica State Park
Jamaica, VT

Jamaica State Park

Tent and trailer camping; white water release; fishing; pets allowed

Kill Kare State Park
St. Albans, VT

Kill Kare State Park

Swimming and boating; kayaks for rent; public boat ramp; pets not allowed

Lake Carmi State Park
Franklin, VT

Lake Carmi State Park

Great park for paddling and boating; many campsites; pets not allowed in day use area

Lake Shaftsbury State Park
Shaftsbury, VT

Lake Shaftsbury State Park

Furnished cottage on the lake; group camping; boat rentals; swimming; pets allowed

Lake St. Catherine State Park
Poultney, VT

Lake St. Catherine State Park

Lake side camping; beach; boating, fishing; boat rentals; pets allowed except in day use area

Molly Stark State Park
Wilmington, VT

Molly Stark State Park

Camping and hiking to fire tower with magnificent views; pets allowed

Mount Ascutney State Park
Windsor, VT

Mount Ascutney State Park

Great for hiking & hang gliding; pets permitted

Mount Philo State Park
Charlotte, VT

Mount Philo State Park

Park on a mountain top has magnificent views; camping; hiking; pets allowed

New Discovery State Park and Osmore Pond
Marshfield, VT

New Discovery State Park and Osmore Pond

This campground has 46 tent/trailer sites and 15 lean-tos. Seven sites allow horse campers. Bathrooms with hot showers. A dump station is available…

Quechee State Park
Hartford, VT

Quechee State Park

Walks along a magnificent glacial gorge; camping; pets permitted

Ricker Pond State Park
Groton, VT

Ricker Pond State Park

This campground has 27 tent/trailer sites, 23 lean-tos, 5 cabins and a waterfront rental cottage that sleeps up to 5 and comes with a canoe. Bathro…

Smugglers Notch State Park
Stowe, VT

Smugglers Notch State Park

Best for hiking & ice climbing; notch road not passable in winter; pets permitted

Stillwater State Park
Groton, VT

Stillwater State Park

This campground is located on Lake Groton. The park includes a campground with 60 tent/trailer sites and 19 lean-tos. All bathrooms have hot shower…

Townshend State Park
Townshend, VT

Townshend State Park

Rustic camping; hike to the mountaintop; limit on people and vehicles per campsite; pets allowed

Underhill State Park in Mount Mansfield State Forest
Underhill, VT

Underhill State Park in Mount Mansfield State Forest

Best for hiking and rustic camping; no trailers or RVs; pets permitted

Waterbury Center State Park
Waterbury Center, VT

Waterbury Center State Park

One of VT’s top five parks for paddling and boating; also, swimming, fishing; no pets

Wilgus State Park
Springfield, VT

Wilgus State Park

On Connecticut River; popular for paddling, canoeing, kayaking; campsites; cabins with WiFi

Woodford State Park
Woodford, VT

Woodford State Park

Good camping, walking and hiking; lakes with boat rentals; pets permitted