Vermont State Parks

Lady's Slipper Thank you to all who participated in our Cabin Naming Contest. We had over 400 entries and so many of them were wonderful, which made deciding on two winners very difficult. The stories, poems, pictures, and reasons people submitted for their entries were touching, entertaining, and very interesting. We hope to share some of them with you over the next couple of months. The most popular flower submitted was Red Clover or Clover, but unfortunately, even though it is our state flower, it's actually native to Europe. Even though there were so many wonderful entries, there can only be two winners. These lucky folks will receive a weekend in their named cabin and there will be a poster placed in each cabin for the season, explaining how the cabins got their name. Congratulations, you have made park history! The winners are... Lady's Slipper From Jennie Kolenda of Proctorsville, Vermont As youngsters, we were always roaming through the wood...

Newly built Eagle Cabin Park Ranger, Eric Hanson, jokes that when asked, the famous flying squirrels (which can be seen in the photo launching off of the Ranger's House chimney) give two thumbs up to the new cabins in Wilgus State Park . When pressed, he admits that they always give two thumbs up when flying off the roof. Inside a cabin at Wilgus Nonetheless, the beautiful new cabins, Eagle and Osprey, have just been opened and are ready for visitors. Similar to the cabins in other parks, Brighton , Button Bay , Gifford Woods , Grand Isle , Half Moon , Lake Carmi , Little River , and Ricker Pond , Wilgus' cabins offer room for up to four guests on bunk beds and a futon or sleeper couch. A table, two chairs, an electric outlet, a covered front porch, and outside fire ring with a cooking grate all come with it too. Rocky gives the new cabins at Wilgus two "thumbs up" In addition to the new cabins, Wilgus State Park has 2 other cabins, 17 tent sit...

New at Button Bay State Park this summer will be two new log cabins constructed in the second camping loop overlooking the bay and a beautiful southerly view of Lake Champlain. These cabins will be available to rent by the week beginning at park opening. These cabins are cozy one-room units that sleep four people comfortably. Amenities include bunk beds and a futon or sleeper couch (linens and towels not included) a table and two chairs, an electric outlet, a covered front porch and a fire ring with cooking grate. Cooking is done outside (bring your own cookware.) Bathrooms and showers are located within easy walking distance. Get a glimpse of these cabins being built.

Wondering if there is an alternative to campsites and lean-to style shelters in Vermont State Parks? Well, there is! For those seeking something other than the traditional camping experience but want to retain the rustic setting, Vermont State Parks offer several choices. Cabins are rustic one-room structures that come semi-furnished and can be rented on a nightly basis. We’re pleased to announce that state parks throughout Vermont now offer 27 cabins for rent. Cabins come equipped with sleeping space for 4 people--a fold-out couch or futon and a set of bunk beds. There’s an indoor table with chairs, screened and secure windows and doors, and a front porch. Cabins have electricity to provide lights and an outlet for convenience, cooking is done outside and smoking and pets are not allowed. Occupants supply linens or sleeping bags. Cabins are situated close to campground restroom and shower facilities for convenience. Most units provide universal access. Cabin sites are designed to acc...