Wilgus State Park

Located in Weathersfield

Wilgus State Park
Box 196
Ascutney, Vermont 05030

Park Phone: 802-674-5422

Open for day use:
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM or Official Sunset

Season: May 8 - Columbus Day Weekend

Wilgus State Park Interactive Campground Map (pdf)

Read about Taking a River Trip Right From the Park

Cabins at Wilgus State Park

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Directions:
From I-91 (Exit #8): Go 1-1/2 mi. S on U.S. 5.

N43° 23.397' W72° 24.398'    Directions/Map

About the Park:

The land that Wilgus State Park consists of was given to the state of Vermont in 1933 by Colonel and Mrs. William Wilgus for the creation of Wilgus State Park.

The original park, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, consisted of a picnic area with large flue-type stone fireplaces and picnic tables, and the ranger's quarters.

The campground was developed and expanded between 1960 and the present time. Wilgus State Park is a very popular park for canoes and kayaks, since it is located on the Connecticut River.

There are 2 cabins, 17 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites which are located along the Connecticut River bank. There is one rest room with running water and hot showers ($). There is a picnic area, and 3 lean-tos in the group area. Canoe and kayak are available. A trailer sanitary station is located by the ranger's quarters.

This park provides day use access to the Connecticut River and the Pinnacle Trail hike provides a scenic vista of the Connecticut River Valley.

Nearby Things to Do:

The road to Mt. Ascutney summit, Windsor Covered Bridge, American Precision Museum, Quechee Gorge, VINS Nature Center, St. Gaudens National Historic Site.