This 625-acre property became a state park in 1996. It is named for the sand dunes near the center and western end of the south-facing, natural sand beach. This beach is amongst the longest beaches on Lake Champlain. The beach and dunes together make up what is known as a barrier island, geologically ........more >

Located in the Groton State Forest Recreation Area. 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 due to the accessible network of waterways. The ........more >

Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area WMA is an approximate 9,040-acre parcel of land owned and managed by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. The WMA is located 8 miles north of Island Pond on VT Route 114 and ranges from Norton Pond, northwest to the Canadian Border just north of Holland Pond. ........more >

This state park gets its name for the many large rocks left by glaciers on the sandy beach of Lake Groton and throughout Groton State Forest. The park is located on the eastern shore of 423-acre Lake Groton. Native Americans historically traveled through the area now known as Groton to hunt, fish ........more >

The primary attraction of this general area is its remoteness mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running rivers and streams, and clear lakes. The land northeast and southeast of Island Pond is especially suited to the angler, the hunter, or the outdoor lover, and is virtually without roads ........more >

Burton Island is a 253-acre island off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain's inland sea. An 1874 Lake Champlain navigation chart refers to it as Potter's Island, though C. C. Burton owned a farm on the mainland in the 1840s and the island was used for pasture. A descendant, Sydney ........more >

Camels Hump State Forest is a picturesque and expansive natural area that showcases the state's captivating beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, this forest boasts the majestic Camel's Hump Mountain as its centerpiece, offering visitors breathtaking views and a multitude of recreational ........more >

The Darling State Forest captivates nature enthusiasts with its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. Blessed with a diverse ecosystem, this enchanting forest offers a pristine wilderness experience to all who venture within its boundaries. As one wanders through the forest's enchanting trails, ........more >

The Town of Elmore is located in the southeastern part of Lamoille County in northeastern Vermont. It is bounded by Wolcott, Worcester, Woodbury, and Morristown. The Town, as granted, contains 23,040 acres approximately 36 square miles. About half the area is suited for productive forestation and the ........more >

Groton State Forest is a picturesque and diverse outdoor playground that offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Spanning over 26,000 acres, this forest boasts a captivating landscape of rolling hills, sparkling lakes, dense forests, and vibrant wildflowers, making ........more >

Located in the Green Mountains of northern Vermont, Hazens Notch State Forest Park is a pristine natural area that offers an enchanting escape into serene wilderness. Spanning over 3,800 acres, this park boasts breathtaking vistas, dense forests, and meandering streams, creating an idyllic setting for ........more >

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 due to the accessibility the network of waterways provided. The rocky, tree-covered hillsides were ........more >

This state park is named for Kill Kare, a summer camp for boys, which operated on this site from 1912 until 1966. Located on the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point, a three-mile peninsula that defines St. Albans Bay, Kill Kare is surrounded on three sides by the sparkling water of Lake Champlain. ........more >

Maidstone is the most remote of Vermont's state parks and still retains much of the wilderness character associated with the Northeast Kingdom. Maidstone Lake was created when glacial ice carved out a deep basin in a preexisting valley. When the last glaciers melted 12,000 years ago, a deep, clear, ........more >

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1943, is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain near the Canadian border in Franklin County, Vermont. This 6,642-acre refuge includes most of the Missisquoi River delta where it flows into Missisquoi Bay. The refuge consists of quiet waters ........more >

The Mount Mansfield State Forest is a breathtaking natural treasure that captivates visitors with its majestic peaks and lush landscapes. Spanning across a vast area, the forest is centered around Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in the state, offering panoramic views of rolling mountains and verdant ........more >

The 584-acre park began with an initial land purchase by the State of Vermont in 1975. It is named for Niquette Bay, the local name for an indentation along the northeastern shore of Lake Champlains larger Malletts Bay. 4700 feet of scenic rocky and sandy shoreline along the bay comprise the park's ........more >

Sand Bar State Park takes its name from a natural sandbar between South Hero Island in Grand Isle County and the town of Milton on the Vermont mainland. The park is on the mainland, or eastern end, of that sandbar. The sandbar itself is the result of the Lamoille River, over tens of thousands of years, ........more >

One of Vermonts best kept secrets, Seyon Lodge State Park provides rustic and welcoming facilities in the midst of the inspiring beauty of Groton State Forest. Situated on the pristine shores of Noyes Pond, the lodge provides year-round lodging and meeting facilities for individual guests and groups, ........more >

Woods Island became Vermont's forty-fifth state park in 1985. Measuring one mile long and a quarter-mile wide, 125-acre Woods Island provides a unique habitat for a rich variety of plant life, including many species that are rare or threatened in Vermont. A portion of the island was once farmed traces ........more >