Vermont - Paddling

Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain Road
Fair Haven, VT  05743  
Phone: 802-265-4242

This scenic park is 2,379 acres on Lake Bomoseen. Visitors can enjoy a lakeside beach, boating and canoe areas, fishing, swimming and picnic spots. A playground is available for children, and there are hiking and cross-country ski trails. The park also has a public campground.

Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Road (Route 53)
Salisbury, VT  05733  
Phone: 802-247-5925

Branbury is located on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore at the base of Mount Moosalamoo, with the Green Mountain National Forest to the east. The 1,000-foot natural sandy beach on Lake Dunmore and the large open grassy areas make the area popular for swimming, sunning, or picnicking. Flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station are provided. There is fishing and boating (rowboats, canoes, paddle boat rentals) on Lake Dunmore. Open late May to early October.

Button Bay State Park
Off Route 22A
Vergennes, VT
Phone: 802-475-2377

Set on the southern banks of Lake Champlain, Button Bay offers a boat launch, swimming pool, canoeing, fishing, a trail for hiking and cross-country skiing, and a public campground.

CCC's Camp
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy the boating, canoeing, nature and hiking trails, swimming, and fishing. Hunting for large and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

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.

Hancock Overlook
Hancock, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

This park features hiking and nature trails, cross-country ski trails, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Hunting for big game, small game and waterfowl is permitted.

Kingsland Bay State Park
Ferrisburgh, VT
Phone: 802-877-3445

Lakeside park offering hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming.

Lake St. Catherine State Park
3034 VT Route 30 South
Poultney, VT  05764  
Phone: 802-287-9158  802-287-9158

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

North Hartland Lake
North Hartland, VT
Phone: 802-295-2855

Visitors to this lakeside park will enjoy fishing, hiking, canoeing, boating, swimming and picnic areas.

North Springfield Lake
Springfield, VT
Phone: 802-886-2775

This federally-owned lake is open to visitors. They can enjoy fishing, canoeing, boating, swimming, as well as hiking and nature trails. Hunting is permitted here for small game, large game and waterfowl.

Peavine
Stockbridge, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Riverbend
Rochester, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Silver Lake State Park
214 North Road
Bethel, VT  05032  
Phone: 802-234-9451

Very small, 34 acre park, offers canoeing, boating, fishing and a beach on Silver Lake. There is a public campground available.

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.

Wrightsville
Middlesex, VT

Visitors to this park will enjoy picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing and boating. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Boulder Beach State Park
2278 Boulder Beach Road
Groton, VT  05046  
Phone: 802-584-3823

Park with a beach, swimming areas, fishing, hiking trails, boating, canoeing, and rest facilities. Hunting for big game and waterfowl is permitted.

Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road
Island Pond, VT  05846  
Phone: 802-723-4360  802-886-2434

A 152 acre park, set on Island Pond, features an island, picnic areas, nature trails and museum. Visitors will enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and the beach on the pond. Cross-country ski trails are available in the wintertime. A public campsite is available.

Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater Ave.
Barton, VT  05822  
Phone: 802-525-6205

Crystal 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. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. Area Attractions include the Jay Peak Gondola at Jay; Burke Mountain Toll Road and fire tower in East Burke; Historical Granite School in Brownington; and Ethan Allen Furniture in Orleans. Open May 26 - September 4

Elmore State Park
Route 12
Lake Elmore, VT  05657  
Phone: 802-888-2982

Visitors to this park can enjoy a variety of activities, including climbing Elmore Mountain, boating, caneoing and fishing Lake Elmore, picnic areas, a beach,and public campground.

Grand Isle State Park
36 East Shore South
Grand Isle, VT  05458  
Phone: 802-372-4300

Park on Lake Champlain includes a beach, picnic areas and a public camping area. Visitors will enjoy the recreation facilities, fitness trail, boating, canoeing and fishing.

Kill Kare State Park
Box 123
St. Albans Bay, VT  05481  
Phone: 802-534-6021

A lakeside park on Lake Champlain features a beach, swimming, canoeing, boating and fishing areas.

Knight Point State Park
44 Knight Point Road
North Hero, VT  05474  
Phone: 802-372-8389

This small and remote park is located on North Hero Island, just a few miles north of North Hero village. Visitors there will enjoy trails, a beach, swimming, boating and canoeing, and fishing. Hunting for waterfowl is permitted.

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

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
Route 1, Box 388
Guildhall, VT  05905  
Phone: 802-676-3930

A 469 acre park that sits on Maidstone Lake. Features include trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing, a beach, canoeing and boating, and a public campsite.

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

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

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.

Sand Bar State Park
1215 U.S. Route 2
Milton, VT  05468  
Phone: 802-893-2825

On the shores of Lake Champlain, this park offers a full plate of waterside activities: Swimming, fishing, boating and canoeing. There are picnic areas and rest facilities available. Hunting for waterfowl is also permitted.

Stillwater State Park
Boulder Beach Road
Groton, VT  05046  
Phone: 802-584-3822

One of Groton's three state parks, this one sites on the shores of Lake Groton. Visitors can enjoy the beach, canoeing, fishing, and the nature center. There is a playground for kids and a picnic area. A public campground is available.

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

This park on Emerald Lake offers boating, canoeing, a picnic area, beach, fishing, and hiking trails. There is a public campsite available.

Grout Pond National Site
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2307

Visitors will enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking trails.

Hapgood Pond National Site
Manchester, VT
Phone: 802-362-2307

This park offers canoeing and boating, hiking trails, fishing areas, swimming and picnic areas.

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

A remote park on Lake Shaftsbury, featuring a nature trail, canoeing, boating, fishing, a beach, and swimming areas. A public campground is available.

Townsend Lake Federal Site
Townshend, VT
Phone: 802-874-4881

Visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas.

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

Near Townshend Dam and on Bald Mountain, this park offers visitors mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, canoeing and a picnic area. A public campground is also available.

Woodford State Park
Route 9
Bennington, VT
Phone: 802-447-7169

Visitors to this park will enjoy the hiking trails, boating, canoeing, the beach on Adam's reservoir, swimming, fishing and picnic areas. A public campground is available.