Camping
Day use
THINGS TO DO
Camping
Hiking
Swimming
Boating
Fishing
Biking
Park Events & Programs
Venture Vermont
Winter Activities
Other Activities
Family Fun
Enjoying Nature
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
Group Camping: 15 lean-to sites
Cabins/ Cottages: 1 cottage available to rent
Pets are not permitted at this park.
Park Updates & Alerts
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park will remain open through October 14 for the 2019 season.
Go 10 miles north on Route 7A
Group Camping: There are 15 lean-to sites available for group camping.
Hiking: The Healing Springs Nature Trail offers an easy hike around Lake Shaftsbury.
Swimming: There is a sandy beach in the day use area for swimmers.
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. Kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are also available to rent through the park office.
Fishing: Rainbow trout, perch and panfish can be found in the waters of Lake Shaftsbury.
Picnicking: Plenty of great picnic locations plus an open-air pavilion that can be reserved for group functions.
Stand-up Padding Boarding: SUP's are available to rent.
Welcome
Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.
Facilities / Amenities
Lake Shaftsbury operates a group camping area with clusters of lean-to's and port-a-let facilities. Group camping is available throughout the year for scouts, church groups, and other organizations.
In addition to the group camping area, there is a fully furnished waterfront cottage with a deck and grill that comfortably sleeps six people.
Other day use ammenities and attractions include:
- restrooms with flush toilets and hot and cold running water
- a developed, sandy beach
- picnic and play areas
- a snack bar and concession area
- boat rentals
- a nature trail leading around the lake
The park also has a picnic pavilion that can be rented. The pavilion seats up to 100 people and has electricity, grills, picnic tables, and a nearby restroom. The cost is $100 to rent for the day.