Looking to visit for the day, maybe for some snowshoeing or sledding?  You are welcome to enter the parks for day use at any time, just keep in mind the following:

• Please park only in a manner that allows access by others and please drive only on established roadways or parking areas.
• Water supply, restroom or refuse removal services or facilities are closed for the season.
• Leave No Trace:  Carry In/Carry Out.
• Have a plan. Snowplowing arrangements vary by location.  Be prepared to dig yourselves out in the event of inclement weather.
• Hunting is allowed on most state lands in season.
• Access is free of charge.  No permits required.
• Park staff are only present sporadically during the off season.  We invite you to be our “eyes and ears” by please reporting to us (parks@state.vt.us) after your visit anything you notice or discover amiss or out of the ordinary (examples: vandalism, break-ins, inappropriate facility use, etc.)

Off-season Use (Main)
Off-season Camping
Snowmobiles & ATV’s
Off-Season Access List

Some favorite locations for winter fun:

• Snowshoeing:  Mt. Ascutney, Gifford Woods, Branbury, Mt. Philo, Niquette Bay, Underhill, Woodford
• Sledding:  Mt. Philo, Mt. Ascutney, Elmore
• Cross Country Skiing:  Smugglers' Notch, Woodford, Thetford, Jamaica
• Ice Skating:  Knight Point, Lake St. Catherine, Silver Lake
• Snowmobiling:  Stillwater, Coolidge, Little River, Woodford
• Ice Fishing:  Sand Bar, Lake Carmi, Crystal Lake, Knight Point, Bomoseen, Lake St. Catherine