July Flood 2024 State Parks Status Updates
Post last updated at 08/7/24 at 3:30 PM
Swimwater results are current. Swim areas are posted when there is an increased risk of impaired water quality. For water monitoring results outside of Vermont State Park swimming areas, check out the Vermont Department of Health Cyanobacteria Tracker Map.
Parks in the NE part of Vermont bore the brunt of the storm. Park visitors with affected reservations have been contacted by the parks. We apologize for this inconvenience. Our priority is to protect the health and safety of visitors to Vermont public lands. For all parks with affected reservations, the park will contact visitors directly.
The main issue in affected parks is due to accessibility in and around the parks from damaged roads. Several state and local roads remain closed as repairs are made. Vermonters and visitors are encouraged to respect all closed roads and detours, as travel on those roads is not safe due to washouts and undermining. You should never drive or walk through floodwaters. To review state road closures, check 511: https://newengland511.org/
- Little River State Park's B-side beach will remain closed to allow for beach grass rehabilitation.
- Ricker Pond's Perry Merrill cottage is closed indefinitely due to damages. The cottage is anticipated to reopen later this season.
- The road to Owls Head in Groton.
- The town of Duxbury has closed Camel’s Hump Road and there is no access to the Monroe Trailhead. Please seek alternate hiking routes.
Flood-Impacted Parks With Reduced Operations:
- Ricker Pond
- Site T21 and Devil's Hill cabin remain closed as repairs continue. Perry Merrill cottage is closed indefinitely due to damages. The cottage is anticipated to reopen later this season.
- Seyon Lodge State Park
- Day use boating, fishing, and hiking trails remain closed to allow for repairs.
- Stillwater State Park
- Boat launch is open, however, conditions have changed. Caution is advised when launching a boat. The footbridge remains closed until further notice.
- Big Deer State Park
- Brighton State Park
- Boulder Beach State Park
- Groton Nature Center
- Maidstone State Park
- Smugglers' Notch State Park
- Waterbury Center State Park
- Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites
Note: The voicemail platform for the State Parks Call Center line (888-409-7579) is operational again.
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