Camping
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THINGS TO DO
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Hiking
Swimming
Boating
Fishing
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Hubbardton, VT 05743
Fee Area: Camping fees apply
Camping: 52 tent/RV sites, 11 lean-to sites
Cabins/ Cottages: 5 cabins and 1 cottage available to rent
Pets are permitted throughout the park, but are not permitted in most cabins or in the cottage. At this time, only the Dragonfly cabin is pet-friendly. Please clean up after your pets.
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Take US-4 to exit 4 VT-30 N, Take VT-30 N 7 miles, turn Left on Hortonia Rd., in 1.7 miles turn left on Black Pond Rd., Park is on left in 2.1 miles.
Take US-7 South to VT-30 in Middlebury. Follow VT-30 S for 21.8 miles, turn right onto Hortonia Rd. In 1.7 miles turn left onto Black Pond Rd. Park is on left at 2.1 miles.
Camping: There are 52 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-to's for campers. There are also 5 cabins and 1 cottage available to rent.
Hiking: The park has a vast trail system, offering hikes for all ages and abilities.
Swimming: There are two small, sandy beaches great for sunbathing and swimming.
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. Boats are not for rent from the park.
Fishing: Lots of great fishing opportunities on Half Moon Pond.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent.
Nature Programs: This park offers nature programs. Please call the park directly for more information.
Horseshoes: There is a horseshoe pit at the park.
Volleyball: There is a volleyball net in the day use field.
Welcome
Nestled away in the forests of 3,500-acre Bomoseen State Park sits the quiet camping area of Half Moon Pond State Park. The park is located in the dense woods of a small, sheltered basin, surrounding Half Moon Pond. The campground offers camping for all tastes with its waterfront campsites and lean-to's and five furnished cabins. For those seeking more creature comforts, Tall Timbers Cottage, with its waterfront location and private boat dock, offers all the amenities of home.
A perfect place for campers seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the park offers a vast trail system including a short walk or, for the more ambitious, a full-day’s hike. Hikers are likely to see a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer or an occasional moose.
Facilities / Amenities
With sites both on the water's edge and in the woods, the 52 tent/RV sites, 5 cabins and 11 lean-to sites provide great camping opportunities in a quiet, peaceful environment. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and token-operated showers. There is also an RV dump station. There is a play area and hiking trails to High Pond and to Bomoseen State Park.
Motorized watercraft are not allowed on Half Moon Pond. Rowboats, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent from the park office. Two small, sandy beaches provide locations for sunbathing and swimming. The pond also has excellent fishing, where anglers can catch panfish, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Other exceptional fishing opportunities can be found at nearby Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen.
In addition to the five cabins available to rent, Half Moon Pond also rents the Tall Timbers Cottage. Located on the waterfront, the cottage sleeps 6 people and comes with a private dock.
Learn more about the Tall Timbers Cottage
Park Interpreter
This park has a park interpreter offering fun, hands-on activities. Interpreters are park staff solely dedicated to helping you learn more about the natural and cultural history of the park. Some popular activities include night hikes, nature crafts and games, campfire programs and amphibian explorations.
Check out the of current events to see some of the programs planned during your visit.