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Parks News & Events

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected in VT

Select towns are considered high risk for EEE and preventing mosquito bites is recommended.

Learn more about how to protect yourself from EEE

Schedule your fall field trip to a Vermont State Park today!

Educators, take your students outside this fall for a fun, interactive, hands-on educational field trip in a state park.

Learn more about free programming and student rates

Public Meeting - Camping Loop Proposal for Lake St. Catherine State Park

The public is invited to comment on a draft proposal for a new camping loop at Lake St. Catherine State Park.

Learn more about the proposal and how to comment on the project.

July 2024 Flood Updates

Due to road closures from heavy rains and flooding, many state parks are inaccessible.

Learn more about flood affected parks.

Second Planning Meeting North Hero State Park

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is holding a second public meeting to present plans for improvements to North Hero State Park.

Learn more about the revisioning of North Hero State Park.

Pints for Parks 100th

Join us at Camp Plymouth State Park on June 29 & 30 for the release of Whetstone Brewing Co.'s special edition beer to benefit Vermont Parks Forever

Learn more about the Pints for Parks release.

New Parks Passport

Visit state parks, collect park stamps, and make fun memories along the way!

Learn more about the Parks Passport program.

Vermont Days June 8th and 9th

Join us for some FREE time in Vermont State Parks. Free park day entry, free fishing, events and more!

Learn more about free events and activities

Words in the Woods Returns

The Words in the Woods programs allow Vermonters and visitors to enjoy our state’s natural beauty while listening to and reading literature in the outdoors. Words in the Woods events are made possible by Vermont Humanities, the Vermont Arts Council, and a sponsorship by a Northeast Kingdom donor in honor of poet Judy Chalmer.

Learn more about scheduled poets

Check out our Latest Newsletter

In this issue: Kicking off Parks 100th birthday, Outdoor Observer, park improvements and more.

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Total Eclipse in the Parks

Although parks are in the off-season, a number of Vermont State Parks will provide good viewing locations for the solar eclipse on April 8.

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Join Us for Fun, Guided First-Day Hikes.

Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2024, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes are led by professional guides and outdoor educators eager to share their knowledge and love of Vermont’s outdoors.

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Ash Tree Removal in Vermont State Parks

Ash tree removal has been conducted at Grand Isle State Park, Emerald Lake State Park, Lake St. Catherine State Park, and Coolidge State Park.

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Elmore State Park

802.888.2982

856 VT Rte 12, Lake Elmore, VT 05657

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Green River Reservoir State Park

802.888.1349

1394 Green River Dam Rd, Hyde Park, VT 05655

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Brighton State Park

802.723.4360

102 State Park Rd, Island Pond, VT 05846

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Underhill State Park

802.899.3022

PO Box 249, Underhill Center, VT 05490

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Waterbury Center State Park

802.244.1226

177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677

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Little River State Park

802.244.7103

3444 Little River Rd, Waterbury, VT 05676

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Camel's Hump State Park

802.879.6565 (Essex DFPR office)

Waterbury, VT 05676

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Molly's Falls Pond State Park

802.476.0170 (Barre DFPR office)

Marshfield, VT 05658

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Kettle Pond State Park

802.426.3042

6993 State Forest Rd, Groton, VT 05046

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Big Deer State Park

802.584.3822

1467 Boulder Beach Rd, Groton, VT 05046

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Boulder Beach State Park

802.584.3823

2278 Boulder Beach Rd, Groton, VT 05046

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Ricker Pond State Park

802.584.3821

18 Ricker Pond Campground Rd, Groton, VT 05046

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Seyon Lodge State Park

802.584.3829

2967 Seyon Pond Road, Groton, VT 05046

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Lake Carmi State Park

802.933.8383

460 Marsh Farm Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

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North Hero State Park

802.372.8727

3803 Lakeview Dr, North Hero, VT 05474

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Alburgh Dunes State Park

802.796.4170

Palmer’s Sand Beach Road, Alburgh, VT 05440

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Kill Kare State Park

802.524.6021

2714 Hathaway Point Rd, St. Albans, VT 05481

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Burton Island State Park

802.524.6353

2714 Hathaway Point Rd, St. Albans, VT 05481

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Knight Point State Park

802.372.8389

44 Knight Point Rd, North Hero, VT 05474

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Grand Isle State Park

802.372.4300

36 East Shore South, Grand Isle, VT 05458

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Mount Philo State Park

802.425.2390

5425 Humphreys' Rd, Charlotte, VT 05445

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Kingsland Bay State Park

802.877.3445

787 Kingsland Bay State Park Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456

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Button Bay State Park

802.475.2377

5 Button Bay State Park Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05491

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D.A.R. State Park

802.759.2354

6750 VT RT 17, W. Addison, VT 05491

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Allis State Park

802.276.3175

284 Allis State Park Rd, Brookfield, VT 05060

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Branbury State Park

802.247.5925

3570 Lake Dunmore Rd, Brandon, VT 05733

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Silver Lake State Park

802.234.9451

20 State Park Beach Rd, Barnard, VT 05031

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Half Moon Pond State Park

802.273.2848

1621 Black Pond Rd, Hubbardton, VT 05743

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Gifford Woods State Park

802.775.5354

34 Gifford Woods Rd, Killington, VT 05751

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Bomoseen State Park

802.265.4242

22 Cedar Mountain Rd, Castleton, VT 05743

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Quechee State Park

802.295.2990

5800 Woodstock Rd, Hartford, VT 05047

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Thetford Hill State Park

802.289.0603 (Springfield DFPR office)

Thetford, VT 05047

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Muckross State Park

802.289.0603 (Springfield DFPR office)

26 Muckross Rd, Springfield, VT 05156

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Coolidge State Park

802.672.3612

855 Coolidge State Park Rd, Plymouth, VT 05056

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Lake St. Catherine State Park

802.287.9158

3034 VT Rte. 30, South Poultney, VT 05764

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Mt. Ascutney State Park

802.674.2060

1826 Back Mountain Rd, Windsor, VT 05089

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Wilgus State Park

802.674.5422

3985 Route 5, Weathersfield, VT 05156

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Emerald Lake State Park

802.362.1655

65 Emerald Lake Lane, East Dorset, VT 05253

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Lowell Lake State Park

802.824.4035

260 Ice House Rd, Londonderry, VT 05148

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Jamaica State Park

802.874.4600

48 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica, VT 05343

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Townshend State Park

802.365.7500

2755 State Forest Rd, Townshend, VT 05353

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Lake Shaftsbury State Park

802.375.9978

262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262

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Woodford State Park

802.447.7169

142 State Park Rd, Bennington, VT 05201

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Molly Stark State Park

802.464.5460

705 Route 9, East Wilmington, VT 05363

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Fort Dummer State Park

802.254.2610

517 Old Guilford Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301

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