Contact Info Shaftsbury State Park 262 Shaftsbury SP Rd Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262 Park Phone: 802-375-9978 Season:   Memorial Day - Labor Day Call 888-409-7579 for pre-season shelter reservations.
Directions: From Bennington: Go 10 mi N on Route 7A N43 01.106 W73 11.223   Directions/Map       . Shaftsbury State Park Map Vermont Weather Forecast

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.

Thre is a fully furnished waterfront cottage on the "quiet" side of the park that comfortably sleeps six, with deck and grill.  Lake Shaftsbury also operates a group camping area with clusters of lean-tos (15) available throughout the year for scouts, church groups, and other organizations. Pit toilet facilities are available. There is also a developed beach, play area, and picnic area. There is an open picnic shelter/pavilion available for large group gatherings. The snack bar concession has rental rowboats, paddle boats, and canoes. The "Healing Springs Nature Trail" around the lake is also a popular spot.

Area Attractions: Bennington Monument and Museum, Bennington; Hildene and Equinox Hotel, Manchester; Norman Rockwell Museum, Arlington; Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester.