VERMONT STATE PARKS
Vermont State Parks Photograph Vermont State Parks Photograph
Contact Us [link] General Info [link] Employment [link] Links [link]


Find a State Park [link]


Home
Reservations [link]
Fees [link]
Cabins & Cottages [link]
Weddings [link]
Events [link]
News & Events [link]
Volunteers [link]
Publications [link]

Make a reservation: Call 1-888-409-7579
Make a reservation online!
Visitor Photos

Photograph (visitor photo)

Just for Kids [link]
About Us [link]
Web Site Map [link]


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vermont State Parks LogoVermont Moon Mountain Logo

Featured Park
Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake Photo



This lovely park is sandwiched between the Green Mountain Range and the Taconic Mountain Range in what is known as the Valley of Vermont. The park is close to hiking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest.

Scenes From the Park


Stone Hut- Click to enlarge
Winter Bird
Winter Hike- Click to enlarge
Snow Tubing- Click to enlarge
Gifford Woods Sunrise- Click to enlarge

 

Other News:

Now Accepting 2009 Employment Applications!
Work in some of the most beautiful places in Vermont. Vermont State Parks are a great place to visit and to work, both our staff and customers keep coming back year after year.

Off-season Park Use
Learn about opportunities for off-season use of the parks.

 

Parks of the Year
Read about this years top picks

Smuggler's Notch Smugglers Notch:
A Taste of a Place Uniquely Vermont

Read about all there is to do in the Smuggler's Notch area.
Gerald and Alexis at Sand Bar State Park

2008 Photography Interns

Take a look at some of the amazing shots this year's photography interns have taken.

Old Growth Trail

Old-Growth Forest Exhibits Now Open

Read about a new series of outdoor interpretive exhibits now in place on the Old-Growth Interpretive Trail at Gifford Woods State Park

Rachael at Woodford State Park

Blogs and Stories

What's it really like? Read about people's experiences in the State Parks. 

owls head trail crew

Bridging the Gap - The Legacy of Stone Work
State Trail Crew builds on CCC history with new Owls Head Interpretive Display in Groton State Forest

image of campfire

Firewood Alert

Don't bring out-of- state firewood into the parks - keep invasive insects and diseases out of Vermont forests

no child left inside logo

No Child Left Inside

Take the Governor's Fit & Healthy Kids Summer challenge and win free camping or a hike with Governor Douglas

   
   
   

 



Latest News

Vermont's Top 5!

Vermont's Top Five Button
Unsure which park to try next? Check out Vermont's Top 5:

Views; Remote Camping; Biking; Family Camping; Hiking; Paddling; Nature Programs

Vermont State Parks now has a Facebook page. Check it out, write on our wall and become a fan.

Graphic link that when clicked takes you to the reservation pages.

A graphic link that takes you to the Parks Gear Page.

New Web Features!

Image of map page: when clicked, will go to Find A State Park page

Interactive campground maps, GPS coordinates, and our new Find A State Park page: learn how these fun new tools can assist you.

Volunteer Now!


Volunteer Now!

2009 Opportunities Available!

image of cabin

Cabins & Cottages in Vermont State Parks

Wondering if there’s 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...more

 

 

 

     

 
Seyon Lodge Link