Emerald Lake State Park, a Vermont State Park located near Troy

EMERALD LAKE STATE PARK

EMERALD LAKE STATE PARK
65 Emerald Lake Ln
East Dorset, Vermont 05253-9658

(lat:43.2808 lon:-73.0049)

Phone: (802) 362-1655
Reservations: 888-409-7579

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.

Fishing

The park offers abundant fishing opportunities in its 20-acre lake. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, yellow perch and northern pike. There's also a chance to reel in chain pickerel or bullhead catfish. The clear waters are perfect for fly-fishing as well as bait casting.

Location

Emerald Lake State Park is located near Troy

Nearby Parks

Emerald Lake State Forest

Otter Creek State Wildlife Management Area

Hapgood State Forest

Rupert State Forest

Green Mountain National Forest

White Rocks National Recreation Area

Okemo State Forest

Ball Mountain State Park

Lake Saint Catherine State Park

Jamaica State Park

Picnicking

1. Emerald Lake State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. Picnic by the beautiful emerald-green lake for a serene experience.
3. Enjoy picnicking on sandy beaches or grassy spots around the park.
4. The park provides trash cans at all picnic sites to maintain cleanliness.
5. Some picnic locations offer stunning views of surrounding mountains and forests.

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