Parks and nature in Vermont

Vermont’s landscape is defined by its diverse protected areas, ranging from the glacial formations at Button Bay State Park to the extensive wetlands of the Drowned Lands. This collection includes recreational hubs like the Waterbury Reservoir’s Little River State Park and the historic architecture of Bethel and Brookfield. Visitors can explore the dense woodlands of Groton State Forest, which encompasses Stillwater and Big Deer, or visit the unique floating bridge within the Brookfield Historic District. These sites preserve the state's natural heritage and its rural industrial history.

Vermont Parks and Nature — Map

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Little River State Park

Little River State Park is a campground state park on the 850-acre Waterbury Reservoir in Waterbury, Vermont.

B

Knight Point State Park

Knight Point State Park is a day use state park off US Route 2 on North Hero Island in North Hero, Vermont.

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Bethel Village Historic District

The Bethel Village Historic District encompasses the historic core of the village of Bethel in the town of Bethel, Vermont, USA.

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South Newbury Village Historic District

The South Newbury Village Historic District encompasses the surviving elements of a small industrial village in southern Newbury, Vermont.

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West Newbury Village Historic District

The West Newbury Village Historic District encompasses the modest rural country village of West Newbury, Vermont.

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Memorial Park

Community park in Stowe featuring hiking trails, a picnic area, and a local swimming hole.

G

Prouty Beach & Campground

A 36-acre park on the shores of Lake Memphremagog in Newport, offering campsites, tennis courts, and a sandy beach.

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Bombardier Park East

Milton's primary recreational space featuring wooded trails, athletic fields, and a playground.

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Moscow Field

A local recreational field and open green space located in the village of Moscow.

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Meacham Swamp

A remote wetland area in Canaan, part of the northern Connecticut River watershed near the Canadian border.

K

Hazens Notch State Forest Park

High-elevation forest land in Montgomery providing access to the Long Trail and views of the northern Green Mountains.

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Granville State Reservation

Located along the scenic Route 100, this area features the cascading Moss Glen Falls and steep mountain terrain.

M

Cedar Swamp

A significant northern white cedar swamp ecosystem located in the Otter Creek valley.

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Brookfield Historic District

Centrally located around the famous Sunset Lake floating bridge, this district preserves 19th-century architecture in a classic village setting.

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Drowned Lands

A large wetland complex in West Haven along the Poultney River, critical for migratory birds and aquatic species.

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Gardner Memorial Park

Waterfront park in Newport featuring a playground, sports fields, and views of Lake Memphremagog.

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Branbury State Park

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore, featuring a 1,000-foot sandy beach and proximity to the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.

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Button Bay State Park

A 253-acre park on a Lake Champlain bluff, named for the button-like concretions found in the clay banks.

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Stillwater Recreation Area

A campground within Groton State Forest situated on the shores of Lake Groton.

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Big Deer Recreation Area

Part of the Groton State Forest, providing access to hiking trails leading to Osmore Pond and Big Deer Mountain.

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Pine Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Managed for habitat conservation, this area features diverse forest types and granite outcrops in the town of Topsham.

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Ricker Recreational Area

A state-managed site on Ricker Pond within Groton State Forest, offering camping and access to the Montpelier and Wells River Rail Trail.

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Salisbury Swamp

A large forested wetland complex near Otter Creek, recognized for its biodiversity and rare plant species.

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Richville Wildlife Management Area

A 1,300-acre tract in Shoreham and Whiting centered on the Lemon Fair River, managed for waterfowl and upland game.

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Pomerleau Park

A small lakefront park in Newport providing public access to the southern end of Lake Memphremagog.

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