Guide To Boating In Vermont State Parks
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| Kayaking on the Adams Reservoir at Woodford State Park |
In addition to our Green Mountains, Vermont is well-known
for an abundance of clear lakes, rivers and ponds ideal for all manner of
water-based activities. Lake Champlain is sometimes considered
the sixth great
lake, and there are countless smaller lakes and ponds that are ideal for a day
out.
The boating page on Vermont State Parks’ website offers detailed
information on size of the water body, location, if there is a boat launch, and
whether that park offers boat rentals (most on a lake do). There is also
additional information on rentals, including types of boats available for rent,
and pricing. Canoes, kayaks and tandem kayaks, pedal boats, row boats, and
stand-up paddleboards are all available at certain parks.
Many lakes also offer fishing access/ boat launch areas that
allow you to get your boat out on the water. On the Vermont Fish and Wildlife
website, you can search for access areas or view a map of access areas across
the state. The website also offers lake and pond depth charts for many lakes in
Vermont.
Several of our parks are islands on Lake Champlain and
accessible only by boat. Burton Island State Park is unique, in that it is the
only park with a marina and bistro. Something of a specialty destination,
Burton Island is accessible only by the park-run Island Runner ferry, or your
own craft. Woods Island and Knight Island State Parks are remote islands in
Lake Champlain. You must make your own arrangements to get to these islands,
but for more experienced paddlers, it can be a fun adventure.
Here is a list of parks we recommend for boating adventures
of all sorts:
Lake Carmi State Park, located on Lake Carmi, Enosburgg VT
Waterbury Center State Park, located on the Waterbury Reservoir,
Waterbury VT
Branbury State Park, located on Lake Dunmore, Salisbury VT
Camp Plymouth State Park, located on Echo Lake, Ludlow VT
Camp Plymouth State Park, located on Echo Lake, Ludlow VT
Crystal Lake State Park, located on Crystal Lake, Barton VT
Button Bay State Park, located on Lake Champlain, Ferrisburgh VT
Parks ideal for a quieter day of paddling:
Green River Reservoir State Park, located on the Green River Reservoir, Hyde Park VT
Emerald Lake State Park, located on Emerald Lake, East Dorset VT
Emerald Lake State Park, located on Emerald Lake, East Dorset VT
Lowell Lake State Park, located on Lowell Lake in
Londonderry, VT
Woodford State Park, located on the Adams Reservoir, Bennington VT
Brighton State Park, located on Spectacle Pond, Island Pond, VT
And for those looking for a river adventure:
Wilgus State Park, located on the Connecticut River in
Weathersfield, VT
Jamaica State Park, located on the West River, Jamaica VT
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