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 permitted at this park.
Park Updates & Alerts
- No boat rentals, concessions, or picnic tables are available as part of our COVID-19 response.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks 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.
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.