Proposed Fee & Rule Changes

Vermont State Parks is proposing some modest fee increases to generate funds to offset increasing operation and maintenance costs. Revenue generated from state park services helps sustain the system and all its values, including preservation of open space and interpretation of our environment and the natural world.

We would like your input on these changes. Let us know what you think. Please contact Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks, via email at craig.whipple@state.vt.us or mail at Craig Whipple, Vermont State Parks, 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2, Montpelier, VT  05620. Comments will be accepted until June 6, 2015

You are also invited to attend a public meeting about these proposed changes, Friday, May 29, 5:30 PM at the DEC Act 250 Conference Room, Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont 05453.

The proposed changes are as follows:

Day Use

• Adult Day Use fee to $4
• Group Day Use fee to $3
• Individual Pass to $30
• Vehicle Pass (first for household) to $90; Vehicle Pass (second for household) to $50

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Boat Rentals

• Canoes, kayaks and row boats to $10/per hour; $30/per half-day; $40/full day
• Pedal boats to $7/per half hour
• Boat rental with remote campsite to $35/per night

Overnight Lodging

• Reservation fee to $7
• Use of entire Seyon Lodge to $1,500/per night + VT Rooms &; Meals Tax

Miscellaneous:

• Island Runner to $7/per camper and $3/per day user