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Vermont State Parks - Northeast
Area
Elmore State Park
856 Vt. Route 12, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657
In-season information 802-888-2982
Season: Late May to October 15
The town of Elmore contains 23,040 acres (approximately 36 square
miles). About half the area is suited for productive forestation
and the remainder is harmonious to good dairy farming. Lake Elmore
is 219 acres, and lies northwest of the village and empties into
the Lamoille River through Pond Brook. 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. The day use area includes
a large sandy beach, historic CCC bathhouse with a concession
stand, restrooms and a rental pavilion, a picnic shelter, numberous
tables and grills, and row boat, canoe and kayak rentals.
Area Attractions: Alpine Slide, Gondolas, and Trapp Family
Lodge, Stowe; Johnson Woolen Mills, Johnson; Ben and Jerry's
Ice Cream Factory, Waterbury; State Capitol and Historical Society,
Montpelier.
Directions: From Morrisville: Go 5 mi S on VT Hwy 12 to Lake
Elmor).
Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater Ave Barton, Vermont 05822
In Season Information:: 802-525-6205
Call 800-658-6934 for pre-season Cottage reservations.
Season: Late May to September (Labor Day) - cottage rental until
Mid-October
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.The large historic granite bathhouse has rest
rooms, changing areas, and a concession stand. There are approximately
40 free standing charcoal grills, nearly 80 picnic tables, play
areas, rental boats and canoes, and lots of parking space.
Area Attractions: Jay Peak Gondola, Jay; Burke Mountain
Toll Road and fire tower, E. Burke; Historical Granite School,
Brownington; Ethan Allen Furniture, Orleans.
Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road Island Pond, Vermont 05846
In-season information: 802-723-4360
Season: Mid-May to October 15
The primary attraction of this general area is its remoteness:
mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running rivers and streams,
and clear lakes. The land northeast and southeast of Island Pond
is especially suited to the angler, the hunter, or the outdoor
lover, and is virtually without roads or villages.The campground
sits on the mostly undeveloped Spectacle Pond where it is common
to hear loons calling at night. There are 61 tent/trailer sites
and 23 leantos. All three restrooms include hot showers. A sanitary
dump station is available. There are hiking trails, a camper's
beach with boat rentals, nature museum, an amphitheater, a garage
theater, and play area.
Area Attractions: Ethan Allen Furniture (2 miles E. Route
105); Bald Mountain Fish Hatchery, Newark; Maple Grove Museum,
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury.
Directions: From Island Pond: Go 2 mi E on Hwy 105, then 3/4
mi S on local road.
Maidstone State Park
R1, Box 388, Guildhall, Vermont 05905
In-season information 802-676-3930
Season: Mid-May to September (Labor Day)
Maidstone is the most remote of Vermont's state parks and still
retains much of the wilderness character associated with the
Northeast Kingdom. The lake offers good lake trout and salmon
fishing and has had some outstanding record catches. Maidstone
Lake is one of the few lakes in Vermont where loons have reared
their young in recent years. The campground has 45 tent/trailer
sites and 37 lean-tos. Three of the four rest rooms include hot
showers. A sanitary dump station is available. There is a play
area, hiking trails, and a swimming beach in both camp areas.
A picnic shelter, swimming beach, and two additional rest rooms
are also available at the day use area.
Area Attractions: Ethan Allen Furniture, Island Pond;
Peaslee's Host Farm for Consumer Education, Guildhall; Colebrook
Fish Hatchery, Colebrook; Historical Holton House Flea Market,
Lancaster; Santa's Village, Jeffersonville.
Directions: From Bloomfield: Go 5 mi S on Hwy 102, then 5 mi
SW on State Forest Hwy.
Smugglers Notch State Park
7248 Mountain Road Stowe, Vermont 05672
In-season information: 802-253-4014
Season: Mid-May to October 15
Smugglers Notch is a narrow pass through the mountain with 1,000
foot cliffs on either side. In the early days, only a footpath
and trail for horses existed. Smugglers Notch State Park is a
corridor park with developed facilities along VT 108. Is consists
of a campground, a picnic area, the "Notch" proper,
and trailheads to some of the more popular hiking trails in Vermont.
The campground, with majestic views of Mount Mansfield - the
highest peak in Vermont, has 21 tent/trailer sites and 14 leantos.
One of the two restrooms includes hot showers. A sanitary dump
station is available, but no hookups. The campground is surrounded
by many miles of hiking trails accessible from a variety of trailheads.
Area Attractions: Smugglers Notch Historic Site, (2 miles
north Route 108); Toll Road (1 mile south Route 108); Trapp Family
Lodge, Stowe; Johnson Woolen Mills, Johnson; Alpine Slide, Spruce
Peak; Gondolas, Mt. Mansfield; Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory,
Waterbury; Smuggler's Notch Resort, Jeffersonville.
Directions: From Stowe: Go 10 mi NW on Hwy 108, at Mt. Mansfield.
Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Rd Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677
Pre-season Reservations: 800-658-6934
In Season Reservations: 802-244-1226
Season: Mid-May to September (Labor Day)
Waterbury Center State Park lies on the easterly trivium of Waterbury
Reservoir, a quarter mile off VT Route 100. The park is located
on a 90-acre peninsula with 22 picnic sites, tables, hibachis,
swimming beach, nature trail, trailer boat ramp, boat rentals,
concession area and restrooms. Due to necessary dam repairs,
the water level of Waterbury Reservoir has been lowered substantially.
Targeted date for raising the water level is 2005. Until this
time, there will be no swimming or boating available at Waterbury
Center State Park. The facility is open to the public free of
charge.
Area Attractions: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
and Cold Hollow Cider Mill (SR 100, Waterbury); Alpine slide
and gondolas (Stowe); Granite Quarries (Barre); State Capitol
(Montpelier); Vermont History Center (Barre).
Directions: From I-89 (Exit #10): Go 2-3/4 mi N on SR 100, left
on Old River Road.
Little River State Park
3444 Little River Rd Waterbury, Vermont 05676
In-season information: 802-244-7103
Season: Mid-May to October 15
Little River State Park, which is part of Mt. Mansfield State
Forest, primarily consists of a campground with 81 tent/trailer
sites and 20 leantos. This is central Vermont's largest and most
popular campground. Three of the four restrooms include hot showers.
A sanitary dump station is available. Within the campground,
there are swimming beaches, play areas, a boat launch, ballfield,
nature museum and programs, and boat rentals. Adjacent to the
park are miles of hiking trails (open for day use) that take
in the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Due to
necessary dam repairs, the water level of the Waterbury Reservoir
has been lowered substantially. The targeted date for raising
the water level is 2005. Until this time, boating opportunities
on the Reservoir are limited to non-motorized boats. The swimming
beaches at the campground are not useable, but provisions have
been made for campers' use of the Town of Waterbury Swimming
Pool located 4 miles from the campground.
Area Attractions: Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory and
Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Route 100, Waterbury; Alpine Slide and
Gondolas, Stowe; Granite Quarries, Barre; State Capitol and Historical
Society, Montpelier; Camel's Hump, North Duxbury; Waterbury Flea
Market, Waterbury. 30 miles to Burlington, Vermont.
Directions: From Jct. Hwy 100 and U.S. 2: Go 1-1/2 mi W on U.S.
2, then 3-1/2 mi N on Little River Rd. Located 30 miles south
of Burlington just off Interstate 89.
Boulder Beach State Park
440 Boulder Beach Rd, Groton, Vermont 05046
In Season Reservations:: 802-584-3823
Call 800-658-6934 for pre-season shelter reservation.
Season: Late May to September (Labor Day)
The day use area has 75 shaded picnic sites with tables and hibachis.
All rest rooms have lavatories and flush toilets. There is 200
feet of beach and swimming area, cartop boat launch, play area,
shelter with group facilities, three large parking lots, and
a concession stand.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 6 mi NW
on Vt. 232, then 2 mi E on Boulder Beach Rd.
New Discovery State Park
4239 VT Rt 232 Marshfield, Vermont 05658
In-season information: 802-426-3042
Season: Mid-May to September (Labor Day)
The campground has 47 tent/trailer sites and 14 lean-tos. Both
rest rooms include hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available.
There is a play area and access to miles of hiking trails. A
picnic shelter with rest rooms is located at Osmore Pond about
one mile from the campground.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 9-1/2 mi
NW on Vt. 232.
Big Deer State Park
303 Boulder Beach Rd, Groton, Vermont 05046
In-season information 802-584-3822
Reservations can be made from the 4th of July weekend to Labor
Day weekend.
The campground has 28 tent/trailer sites. The rest room includes
hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available at Stillwater.
There's easy access to the Nature Center and miles of hiking
trails.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 6 mi NW
on Vt. 232, then 1-1/2 mi E on Boulder Beach Rd.
Kettle Pond State Park
4239 VT Rt 232 Marshfield, Vermont 05658
In-season information: 802-426-3042
Season: Mid-May to October 15
The campground has 27 lean-tos arranged into five separate groups.
There are three double pit toilets and a hand pump well. There
is a cartop boat launch, swimming area, and access to miles of
hiking trails. Also available are seven remote campsites.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 7-1/2 mi
NW on Vt. 232.
Ricker Pond State Park
526 State Forest Rd. Groton, Vermont 05046
In-season information 802-584-3821
Season: Mid-May to October 15
The campground has 32 tent/trailer sites, a rental cottage and
23 lean-tos. Two of the three rest rooms include hot showers.
A sanitary dump station is available. There is a swimming beach,
boat launch, shelter, and access to miles of hiking trails.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 2-1/2 mi
NW on Vt. 232.
Seyon Ranch State Park
400 Seyon Park Road Groton, Vermont 05046
Pre-season Reservations: 800-658-6934
In Season Reservations: 802-584-3829
Season: Mid-April to Late-October
Nestled alongside Noyes Pond and the eastern base of Spruce Mountain,
Seyon is a natural habitat for squaretail trout and supports
a plentiful trout fishery. In addition to fly fishing, visitors
can observe many forms of native wildlife, including moose. Seyon
offers private and semi-private sleeping accommodations for up
to 16, and can provide meals for 50 diners. Small groups are
accepted first-come first-served and individuals may stay on
a space-available basis.
Directions: From Groton: Go 3 mi W on U.S. 302, then 3 mi W on
town road.
Stillwater State Park
126 Boulder Beach Rd. Groton, Vermont 05046
In-season information: 802-584-3822
Season: Mid-May to October 15
The campground has 62 tent/trailer sites and 17 lean-tos. All
rest rooms include hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available.
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.
Directions: From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 6 mi NW
on Vt. 232, then 1/2 mi E on Boulder Beach Rd.
Please visit http://www.vtstateparks.com
for additional information concerning Vermont's State Parks.
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