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Brighton State Park
Located in Brighton |
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Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road
Island Pond, Vermont 05846
Park Phone: 802-723-4360
Season: Memorial Day - Columbus Day |
Directions:
From Island Pond: Go 2 mi E on Hwy 105, then 3/4 mi S on local road.
N44 47.918 W71 50.973 Directions/Map
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Facilities:
The primary attraction of this general area is its remoteness:
mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running rivers and
streams, and clear lakes. The land northeast and southeast
of Island Pond is especially suited to the angler, the hunter,
or the outdoor lover, and is virtually without roads or villages.
Logging roads into the deeper reaches of this area are numerous
and offer interesting side trips.
The Town of Island Pond had its heyday in the 1800s up until
the Depression years, when the railroad from Montreal, Canada
to Portland, Maine passed through. The population was much larger
than it is today. The streets were lively with railroad men
and rugged loggers from around the region, and 13 tracks passed
through the town. Only two tracks remain today, and the unique
wooden bridge that once traversed all 13 tracks is gone. The
heritage of railroading is still evident in the train station
and a few other massive structures at the north end of town.
Interestingly, Island Pond was the site of the first international
railroad junction in the United States.
The campground sits on the mostly undeveloped Spectacle Pond
where it is common to hear loons calling at night. There are
5 cabins, 61 tent/trailer sites and 23 leantos. All three restrooms include
hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no
hookups. There are hiking trails, a camper's beach with boat
rentals, nature museum, an amphitheater, a garage theater, and
play area. At the nearby day use area there is a long sandy
beach, (at the southern end of Island Pond), a bathhouse with
restrooms, and rental boats.
In 2000, an additional 430 acres were added to the park. Most
of this acreage includes a series of complex wetlands and fens
as well as critical wildlife habitat. Located within the park
is the 15 acre Natural Area, which is noted for its understory
of boreal plant species and stand of mature red pines.
Area Attractions:
Bald Mountain
Fish Hatchery, Newark; Maple Grove Museum, Fairbanks Museum
and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury.
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Facilities:
The primary attraction of this general area is its remoteness:
mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running rivers and
streams, and clear lakes. The land northeast and southeast
of Island Pond is especially suited to the angler, the hunter,
or the outdoor lover, and is virtually without roads or villages.
Logging roads into the deeper reaches of this area are numerous
and offer interesting side trips.
The Town of Island Pond had its heyday in the 1800s up until
the Depression years, when the railroad from Montreal, Canada
to Portland, Maine passed through. The population was much larger
than it is today. The streets were lively with railroad men
and rugged loggers from around the region, and 13 tracks passed
through the town. Only two tracks remain today, and the unique
wooden bridge that once traversed all 13 tracks is gone. The
heritage of railroading is still evident in the train station
and a few other massive structures at the north end of town.
Interestingly, Island Pond was the site of the first international
railroad junction in the United States.
The campground sits on the mostly undeveloped Spectacle Pond
where it is common to hear loons calling at night. There are
5 cabins, 61 tent/trailer sites and 23 leantos. All three restrooms include
hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no
hookups. There are hiking trails, a camper's beach with boat
rentals, nature museum, an amphitheater, a garage theater, and
play area. At the nearby day use area there is a long sandy
beach, (at the southern end of Island Pond), a bathhouse with
restrooms, and rental boats.
In 2000, an additional 430 acres were added to the park. Most
of this acreage includes a series of complex wetlands and fens
as well as critical wildlife habitat. Located within the park
is the 15 acre Natural Area, which is noted for its understory
of boreal plant species and stand of mature red pines.
Area Attractions:
Bald Mountain
Fish Hatchery, Newark; Maple Grove Museum, Fairbanks Museum
and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury.
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