 Picnic pavilions provide shelter from the elements and a common place for group gatherings. Many have interesting histories from the Civilian Conservation Corps days when they were first built.
Located in Vermont State Parks throughout the state, picnic pavilions can be reserved for family reunions, group picnics, wedding receptions, or any reason you can dream up where more is merrier.
Just like our state parks, each pavilion is in a unique setting and has something different to offer.
Except for Kingsland Bay and the Elmore Beach House, where park entry is included with building rental, your group will also pay a per person day use fee of $2/per person for 25 or more people; or $3/per person for under 25 people. This additional fee will need to be paid in one lump sum. There is also a $100 refundable cleaning deposit due upon arrival at the park.
Click the picnic pavilion size you are interested in below or download our pavilion pdf for all the details.
Large (groups of 100 people or more)
Medium (groups of 50-99)
Small (groups of less than 50 people)
Large Pavilions (groups of 100 people or more)
Park (town) |
Short Description |
# of People |
Cost |
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Allis
(Brookfield) |
Open mountain pavilion surrounded by great hiking and views |
100 |
$100
Free M-Th |
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Bomoseen
(Fair Haven)
|
Open pavilion on Lake Bomoseen - concession, restrooms, and boats at your finger tips |
100 |
$100
Free M-Th |
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Boulder Beach (Groton) |
Open pavilion on Lake Groton - concession, boat rentals, and room for outdoor games |
100 |
$100 |
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Button Bay (Vergennes) |
Open pavilion on Lake Champlain - access to swimming pool, playground, and nature center |
300 |
$200
Free M-Th
|
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Camp Plymouth
Fernwood or Wedding Grove
(Ludlow) |
Open pavilion on Echo Lake - concession, rentals, and group camping |
100 |
$100 |
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Camp Plymouth
Harwood (Ludlow) |
Indoor pavilion with lots of space. Access to Echo Lake, concession, rentals, and group camping |
150 |
$300 |
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Elmore
Beach House
(Lake Elmore)
|
Beautifully renovated building with custom furniture, restrooms, views, and electricity. The whole building is available to rent only during the off season:
May 15 - Thursday before Memorial Day Weekend;
Labor Day - Oct 15. Fee includes day use fees. Trash removal $4/per bag. |
100 |
$450 |
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Elmore Pavilion
(Lake Elmore)
|
Open pavilion with charcoal grills, electricity- swimming, fishing, volleyball, and horseshoes; trash removal $4/bag |
100 |
$100
Free M-Th
|
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Emerald Lake
(East Dorset)
|
Open pavilion protected by a wooded area on two sides - access to lake for swimming, boating, and picnicking |
100 |
$100
Free M-Th |
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Kamp Kill Kare Pavilion
(St. Albans)
|
Open pavilion on Lake Champlain - access to swimming, boating, and picnicking |
100 |
$100 |
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Kamp Kill Kare Rocky Point House, Lawn & Pavilion
(St. Albans) |
Open pavilion on Lake Champlain,
West Function Room, Porch, Lawn Area and Picnic Shelter. Fee includes day use fees. Includes trash removal at no extra charge; |
300 |
$1,200 |
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Kingsland Bay
Dining Hall
(Ferrisburgh)
|
Included in rental: Hawley House, Theater Bldg, chairs, tables, day use fees for the group and trash disposal - access to Lake Champlain; Includes trash removal on weekends. |
150 |
$2500
$900 M-Th
|
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Knight Point
(North Hero)
|
Open pavilion, day use park, swimming beach and trails |
100 |
$100 |
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Lake Shaftsbury
(Shaftsbury)
|
Open pavilion on Lake Shaftsbury - boat rentals, swimming beach, and group camping |
100 |
$100 |
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New Discovery
Osmore (Marshfield) |
Open mountain pavilion surrounded by great hiking and views |
100 |
$100
Free M-Th
|
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Silver Lake
(Barnard)
|
Open pavilion - access to the lake, swimming, boating, picnicking, and a playground |
100 |
$100 |
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Medium Pavilions (groups of 50-99
people)
Park (town) |
Short Description |
# of People |
Cost |
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Underhill (Underhill) |
Open mountain pavilion in wooded area with access to great hiking up to Mt. Mansfield |
50 |
$100
Free M-Th
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New Discovery - Owl's Head (Groton) |
Open log pavilion set in the Groton State Forest with fireplace and access to hiking |
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D.A.R. (Addison) |
Open stone pavilion overlooking Lake Champlain - electricity and access to swimming and boating |
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Kingsland Bay - Theater Bldg (Ferrisburgh) |
Indoor gathering space with access to paddling, swimming, fishing, and lawn games |
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Camp Plymouth - Wedding Grove (Ludlow) |
Open pavilion with access to swimming, paddling, lawn games, and fishing |
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Coolidge (Plymouth) |
Open pavilion with restored historic view - access to great hiking and scenic camping (group camping available beside the pavilion) |
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Elmore
(Function Room) |
Part of the renovated beach house - lake views, concession, restrooms, and custom furniture; includes per person day use fee. Trash removal $4/bag. |
50 |
$200 |
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Molly Stark (Wilmington) |
Open pavilion with access to hiking and horseshoes set in a quiet location |
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Mt. Philo
(Charlotte) |
Indoor wooden meeting room - access to great hiking, views, and picnic spots |
60 |
$100
Free M-Th |
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Small Pavilions (groups of less than 50 people)
Park (town) |
Short Description |
# of People |
Cost |
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| Branbury East Shelter |
Screened in wooden shelters near beach |
40 |
$25 |
Coming Soon |
| Branbury West Shelter |
Screened in wooden shelters near beach |
40 |
$25 |
Coming Soon |
Kamp Kill Kare- Meeting Room
(St. Albans) |
Indoor Space- used for rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, wedding gift display. Fee includes day use entry |
22 |
|
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Maidstone (Guildhall) |
Open log pavilion with fireplace - access to swimming, hiking, and paddling |
35 |
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Mt. Ascutney (Windsor) |
Open mountain pavilion overlooking the CT river valley - access to great hiking |
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Photo Gallery |
A Pavilion All Its Own
Seyon Lodge (Groton) - a conference room inside the inn provides space for 30 people with 18 tables available. Located Noyes Pond, Seyon has great hiking, paddling, and fishing. Call the park directly for more information or for reservations, 802-584-3829. Photo Gallery |
Download our pavilion comparison sheet (pdf), for all the details. There is a pavilion fee in addition to day use fees. Most often group discounted rates apply, and some pavilions are free to rent Monday - Thursday. Also, a $100 cleaning and compliance deposit is required on the day of your event ($500 for Kingsland Bay). You'll need to take your garbage home with you (except for Kingsland Bay & Kamp Kill Kare), or make arrangements with the park ranger to take your trash for a per-bag fee.
To make reservations, call 1-888-409-7579 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for dates 15 or more days in advance. Call the parks directly for dates 14 days or less in advance. |
