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Allis
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- The fire tower at Allis State Park will be closed through mid-June 2025 for improvements. Day use access will be limited. The Bear Hill Nature trail remains open for public use.
Big Deer
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Lake Groton docks within Stillwater State Park will not be available for the foreseeable future. We anticipate the docks will be accessible by Memorial Day weekend. The boat launch within Stillwater State Park will be available, as before, for all registered campers and private camp owners.
Bomoseen
Park Updates & Alerts
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Branbury
Park Updates & Alerts
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Burton Island
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Due to limited parking at the Kill Kare ferry launch, we request a maximum of 2 cars per group
- The Island Runner Ferry will continue to operate with reservations. Please call Kill Kare to schedule your trips to Burton Island.
- The maximum stay at prime sites is 14 days.
Button Bay
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Pool hours are 10 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Dependent on staffing, pool may be closed 1-1:30 pm for lifeguard lunch break.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Camel's Hump
Park Updates & Alerts
- Burrows and Monroe trailhead parking areas often fill up during summer days. Please have a back-up hike planned in case you arrive to find a full parking lot. Parking in an ad-hoc manner can hinder emergency vehicle and neighbors' access.
Camp Plymouth
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Coolidge
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Park entrance road is 0.9 miles to the park office. This steep and narrow road is challenging for large trailers and RV’s.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- Black bears are active at Coolidge State Park. When staying at the park, please keep food and coolers in a secured vehicle and place trash, recycling and food scraps in provided bear-proof central disposal containers.
D.A.R.
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Emerald Lake
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Fort Dummer
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Gifford Woods
Park Updates & Alerts
- If planning a stay at sites along the lower loop, please note that construction at the adjacent Gifford Woods Maintenance Shop will be ongoing throughout the season and will occur weekdays between 7 a.m. through 5 p.m.
- Black bears are active at Gifford Woods State Park. When staying at the park, please keep food and coolers in a secured vehicle or food cache locker (available in several locations in the park) and place trash, recycling and food scraps in provided bear-proof central disposal containers.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Green River Reservoir
Park Updates & Alerts
- The boardwalk at Green River Reservoir is undergoing repairs through June. Waterfront access will not be ADA accessible until after the repairs finish.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat-treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. To learn more, view our Camping Policies & Rules.
- Follow @VTGreenRiver on Twitter for site availability and parking updates.
Half Moon Pond
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Jamaica
Park Updates & Alerts
- The West River Trail is open to the viewing platform at the Dumplings. To access Switch Road and Hamilton Falls, please use the detour via the Overlook Trail which can be access from the upper loop in the campground. Be advised that the landslide on the West River Trail, located beyond the Dumpling viewing platform, remains active and highly hazardous.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- The weight limit on the Depot Street Bridge leading into the park has a weight limit of 8 tons with no exceptions. Please be sure the total weight of your vehicle and RV does not exceed the limit.
Kettle Pond
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Knight Island
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Lake St. Catherine
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Molly's Falls Pond
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Molly Stark
Park Updates & Alerts
- The Mt. Olga tower has reopened after repairs.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Mount Ascutney
Park Updates & Alerts
- The park has recently undergone a harvest of ash trees to proactively manage for visitor safety due to the effects of Emerald ash borer (EAB). In the short-term, the removal of ash trees has led to a visual change in the forested areas of this park. Over the next few years, new trees will sprout, targeted plantings will occur, and existing trees will expand their canopies to fill in the gaps.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Mount Philo
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Muckross
Park Updates & Alerts
- There is a small parking area inside the park entrance at 26 Muckross Rd. with space for 6 vehicles. When that is full, visitors must park at the Toonerville Trail trailhead or at the Exit 7 Park & Ride.
New Discovery
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Quechee
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Seyon Lodge
Park Updates & Alerts
- Please call the park directly for information and reservations.
- Seyon Lodge is only available for whole lodge rentals; individual overnight stays are not permitted at this time.
Silver Lake
Park Updates & Alerts
- North Road will be closed for road improvements through the end of July. Please use Route 12 to access the park during this time.
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Smugglers' Notch
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Stillwater
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Due to parking constraints the boat launch is for registered campers only.
- Lake Groton docks within Stillwater State Park will not be available for the foreseeable future. We anticipate the docks will be accessible by Memorial Day weekend. The boat launch within Stillwater State Park will be available, as before, for all registered campers and private camp owners.
- The maximum stay at prime sites is 14 days.
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
Stone Hut
Stone Hut Updates & Alerts
- Please sign up for the Stone Hut Newsletter below for updates and notification of cancelations.
Taconic Mountains Ramble
Park Updates & Alerts
- Japanese garden maintained from Memorial Day weekend through 2nd Monday in October. The Japanese garden is accessed by a very steep, hilly trail.
Thetford Hill
Park Updates & Alerts
- There are no current updates or alerts.
Townshend
Park Updates & Alerts
- Due to the July flooding event the Bald Mountain trail is currently closed.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Underhill
Park Updates & Alerts
- The first pedestrian bridge on the Sunset Ridge Trail - closest to the trailhead/register box sign-in - is temporarily closed. Please follow the flagged trail until further notice.
- Due to limited parking capacity, carpooling to Underhill State Park is recommended. In times of peak visitation, visitors may need to park along Mountain Road below the State Park entrance.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Waterbury Reservoir
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Wilgus
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs .50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Woodford
Park Updates & Alerts
- Check for beach closures and latest swimwater test results for this location.
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
- Bath houses use shower tokens instead of coins. One token costs $0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water. Tokens are available at the contact station during regular operating hours.
Woods Island
Park Updates & Alerts
- Firewood is not to be brought to parks from out of state UNLESS the wood is packaged, labeled as having been heat treated, and certified by USDA or the appropriate state department of agriculture. For more info, click here.
Burton Island Marina
Park Updates & Alerts
- The Island Runner Ferry will continue to operate with reservations. Please call Kill Kare to schedule your trips to Burton Island.
Groton Nature Center
Park Updates & Alerts
- Please note a portion of the Peacham Bog Loop Trail, between the Little Loop and Coldwater Brook Road, is currently closed, due to needed repairs to the bridge.
Lowell Lake
Park Updates & Alerts
- Parking lot closes when full, typically in periods of peak use (weekends and holidays). Note that no parking or standing is allowed at any time on Londonderry town roadways. Please be considerate of our neighbors.
- Lowell Lake State Park Master Plan
