Camping
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THINGS TO DO
Camping
Hiking
Swimming
Boating
Fishing
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Park Events & Programs
Venture Vermont
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Enjoying Nature
Bennington, VT 05201
Fee Area: Day Use/Camping fees apply
Camping: 76 tent/RV sites, 20 lean-to sites
Cabins/ Cottages: 4 cabins available to rent
Pets are not permitted on the sandy beach or in most cabins, but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park including the campers' beach. At this time, only the Lady Slipper cabin is pet-friendly. Please clean up after your pets.
Park Updates & Alerts
- Water line improvements will begin September 3rd. Construction vehicles and equipment may be present throughout improvements. Water and showers will continue to be available in loop 3. Lean-to reservations in the first loop will have access to port-a-potties during construction.
- 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.
Go 10 miles east on Hwy 9.
Camping: There are 76 tent/RV sites and 20 lean-to sites at the park.
Hiking: There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile trail around the lake.
Swimming: There is a small beach at the park with a designated swimming area.
Boating: Boats are welcome at this. Boats are available to rent from the park.
Fishing: Brook trout can be found in Adams Reservoir.
Picnicking: There are picnic tables and numerous other great places to picnic throughout the park.
Stand-up Padding Boarding: SUP's are permitted at this park. Rentals are available.
Nature Programs: This park offers nature programs. Please call the park directly for more information.
Horseshoes: There is a horseshoe pit at the park.
Welcome
At 2400 feet, this 398-acre park has the highest elevation campground of any park in Vermont. Woodford is located on a mountain plateau surrounding Adams Reservoir. The high elevation spruce/fir/birch forest provides an ideal setting for the park. Woodford borders the George Aiken Wilderness Area, which is in the Green Mountain National Forest. There are several lakes and ponds in the surrounding area.
Facilities / Amenities
In addition to 4 cabins, the campground has 103 sites including 20 lean-tos. The heavily wooded area surrounds the reservoir and offers great camping opportunities. Flush toilets, token-operated hot showers, and a dump station are provided. There is a small beach and picnic area near the dam with pit toilet facilities. There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile trail around the lake.