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Enter our Graphic Design Contest and Receive Fame & Fortune
This year we are looking to spiff up the design of the water bottles sold in parks and on the web and we need your help! Create a 3" x 3" design with up to three colors that embraces the feeling or personality of Vermont State Parks and submit in high resolution digital format by February 28, 2013. Read more>>

Off Season Access
All of our parks are open year round for both day use and camping. Remember these tips for both day use and off season camping.

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Ice Climbing, First Day Hikes, Hunting, Seyon Lodge, Holiday Gift Packages, What you need to know about using the parks in the off season. Read more>>

Hunting in Vermont State Parks
While hunting is not allowed during the regular operating park season it is allowed during the off season. There is no hunting allowed within 500 feet of an occupied building. Read our complete rules here. Also check out our recent blog article on hunting on state lands. Here are a few things to keep in mind like there is no hunting within 500 feet of a building. Read more>>

Parks of the Year Awarded
Have you heard the good news? The results are in and we have 4 new Parks of the Year! Quechee, Branbury, Kill Kare, and Elmore. Read more>>

Now, Risk-free reservations!
Make that reservation now and plan your adventure in a Vermont State Park, you've got nothing to lose! If you have to cancel, just call the Reservation Call Center or the park by 2:00 PM on the day before your arrival. When you call, you can switch your reservation to a new date with no penalty. Now that's happy camping! Read more>>

Please don't bring firewood to the parks! In order to prevent the spread of invasive forest pests, we only permit firewood that comes from less than a fifty mile radius from the park. Please do your part and keep our Vermont forests healthy and beautiful! Learn more about the threat and what you can do.