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Stillwater State Park

Located in Groton

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Contact Info

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Stillwater State Park
44 Stillwater Rd
Groton, Vermont 05046

Park Phone: 802-584-3822

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Season:   mid-May - Labor Day Weekend

 

 

Compass
Directions:
From Groton: Go 2 mi W on U.S. 302, then 6 mi NW on Vt. 232, then 1/2 mi E on Boulder Beach Rd.

N44 16.783 W72 16.398   Directions/Map

 
 

 

 

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Facilities:

Welcome to Stillwater State Park, located on Lake Groton and adjacent to the Montpelier-Wells Rail Trails (Cross Vermont Trail).

As early as 1704, Native Americans and the French were using routes through Groton to reach Canada and Massachusetts. Colonists settled this area of Vermont slightly earlier than the rest of the State the accessible network of waterways.

The rocky, hillsides were originally cloaked in white pine, spruce, hemlock, beech, maple and birch. These were logged by local farmers for lumber, fuel and potash. The logging industry was large-scale for almost 100 years while the railroad operated. Today, logging is still a vital industry but has lost its dominance in favor of modern society’s leisure culture: private cottages/seasonal homes; park development; and a variety of outdoor
recreation activities.

Groton State Forest, with over 26,000 acres, is the second largest land block administered by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The forest contains over 17 miles of hiking trails and over 20 miles of gravel roads and multi-use trails suitable for mountain biking and horseback riding.

The campground has 62 tent/trailer sites and 17 lean-tos. All rest rooms include hot showers ($). A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There is a swimming beach, boat launch/dock facility, play area, shelter, and access to miles of hiking trails. The Groton Nature Center is within walking distance.


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