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
Bennington, VT 05201
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
Park Updates & Alerts
- The Lady Slipper Cabin will be pet-friendly beginning in 2018!
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 the park. Kayaks, canoes, row boats and pedal boats are available to rent.
Fishing: Brook trout can be found in Adams Reservoir. This park also participates in the Reel Fun Program. Click here to learn more about Reel Fun fishing at the park (PDF)
Picnicking: There are picnic tables and numerous other great places to picnic throughout the park.
Stand-up Padding Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
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, coin-operated hot showers, and a dump station are provided. There is a small beach and picnic area near the dam with pit toilet facilities. Rowboats, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent. There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile trail around the lake.
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 calendar of current events to see some of the programs planned during your visit.