Contact Info Emerald Lake State Park 65 Emerald Lake Lane East Dorset, Vermont 05253 Park Phone: 802-362-1655 Season:   Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Directions: In North Dorset on Rt 7 N43 17.026 W73 00.136   Directions/Map   Emerald Lake State Park Campground Map Schedule of Emerald Lake Interpreter Programs Vermont Weather Forecast

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The 430-acre park is located along the side of Dorset Mountain with Emerald Lake, the head waters of Otter Creek, at its base. The area was historically important for its marble quarrying activities with the park lands once operating as a large farm and summer retreat before becoming a state park in 1960.

The 105 campsites, including 36 lean-tos, are located on a heavily wooded ridge above Emerald Lake. Flush toilets, hot showers ($) and a dump station are provided. There is a small beach with snack bar and boat rental facilities. A hillside picnic area, as well as lakeside picnic tables are available. An open picnic shelter pavilion can be reserved for large group gatherings. Trails throughout the park and nearby provide great hiking opportunities. Swimming, fishing, and boating (no motors) are popular in the lake.

Area Attractions: Shopping in Manchester, historic Hildene and the Equinox Hotel, Manchester; Bennington Museum and Monument, Bennington; Wilson Castle and the Vermont Marble Exhibit, Proctor.