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Fort Dummer State Park Fort Dummer State Park overlooks the site of Fort Dummer, the first permanent European settlement in Vermont. The park is home to a large oak forest, which provides shelter for an abundance of wildlife, including deer, ruffed grouse, turkeys, and gray squirrels. Camping, hiking, and picnicking are all offered here. Address: 517 Old Guilford Road Brattleboro VT USA 05301
1 802 254-2610
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Boulder Beach State Park is a day use park that has 75 picnic sites with tables and hibachis. Swimming and boating are also popular activities at this park, located in Groton, VT. Address: 440 Boulder Beach Road Groton VT USA 05046
1 802 584-3823
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This is a historic house in West Burke, VT. Address: P.O. Box 427 West Burke VT USA
1 802 525-6939
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Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park This park, named for George Perkins Marsh, one of the nations first environmental thinkers at a global level, focuses on conservation history and land stewardship in America.
The property was donated by Laurence Rockefeller in 1992, to the government of the United states. Tours are available of the mansion and the surrounding large forest. Address: . Woodstock, Vermont USA 05091
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Seyon Ranch State Park Fly fishing is a major draw for visitors to Seyon Ranch State Park. The ranch house can accommodate up to 16 guests, and meals can be provided for up to 50 diners. Located in Groton, VT. Address: 400 Seyon Park Road Groton VT USA 05046
1 802 584-3829
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Ricker Pond State Park A swimming beach, boat launch and campground characterize the Ricker Pond State Park, located in Groton, VT. Address: 526 State Forest Road Groton VT USA 05046
1 802 584-3821
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The beach at Crystal Lake is roughly one mile long and features an historic granite bathhouse with restrooms, changing areas and a concession stand. The Crystal Lake Cottage is also on-site, and is available to rent for those visitors wishing to extend their stay. Address: 96 Bellwater Avenue Barton VT USA 05822
1 802 525-6205
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Maidstone State Park One of Vermont's more remote parks, Maidstone is a good destination for those travelers who want total immersion in the Vermont wilderness. There are nearly 80 camp sites to facilitate an entire day of fishing in Maidstone Lake. Address: Route 1 Guildhall VT USA 05905
1 802 676-3930
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Montpelier Recreation Field Montpelier Recreation Field is home to the Vermont Mountaineer baseball team, and is located on Elm Street adjacent to the North Branch Park. This recreation field offers swimming, tennis, hiking, baseball fields, a skateboard area and leaning programs for youngsters.
1 802 223-5141
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Brighton State Park One of the best features of Brighton State Park is the undeveloped Spectacle Pond, which is home to a number of loons. The park also boasts hiking trails, an amphitheatre, nature museum, camper beach with boat rentals, and a play area. A number of campsites are also located here. Address: 102 State Park Road Island Pond VT USA 05846
1 802 723-4360
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Townshend State Park Townshend State Park can be found at the base of Bald Mountain. There is a hiking trail that leads to the summit, with waterfalls and pools visible along the way. Located in Townshend, VT. Address: 2755 State Forest Road Townshend VT USA 05353
1 802 365-7500
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Open from mid-May to Labour Day, Allis State Park offers visitors 18 tent sites and 8 lean-to sites. Showers and restrooms can be found on the property. There is also a fire lookout that provides good views of the surrounding area. Address: RD 2 Randolph VT USA 05060
1 802 276-3175
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Quechee State Park Quechee State Park is unique from the standpoint that 611 acres of the park are not owned by the state, but by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The land is leased to the state, and it is this tract of land that has the campground and picnic area. Address: 764 Dewey Mills Road White River Junction VT USA 05001
1 802 295-2990
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North Branch Park In the North Branch Park gentle trails follow the North Branch River where animals will play in great swimming holes. More Challenging trails connect the hiker and skier with miles of fun. Address: Cummings Street Montpelier VT USA 05602
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Ascutney State Park Ascutney State Park is close to 2,000 acres in size. There are a number of campsites in the park, including some that were completed in 1939. There is a trail that leads to the summit, and a number of excellent viewing opportunities are provided along the way. A hang gliding launch site is also located here. Address: 1826 Back Mountain Road Windsor VT USA 05089
1 802 764-2060
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Hubbard Park Hubbard Park offers more than 200 acres of the finest land crossed by trails. Hubbard Park roads and trails are a fine jaunt and are open daily. A stone observatory tower in the park provides distant views from the top. In winter, there is cross-country skiing and a fine hill for kids to sled. Address: Hubbard Park Drive Montpelier VT USA 05602
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Gateway Park Put a canoe in the Winooski River at the Gateway Park on Lower State Street and paddle to Middlesex and then portage for the next jaunt. Or take a fishing pole and test the waters for wily trout at the mouth of the Dog River nearby. Address: Lower State Street Montpelier VT USA 05602
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New Discovery State Park New Discovery State Park consists of a campground, restrooms, showers and several miles of hiking trails. Located in Marshfield, VT. Address: 4239 Vermont Route 232 Marshfield VT USA 05658
1 802 426-3042
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Thetford State Park This park features a world-class trail system that visitors use for running or cross-country skiing. One camping loop is on the property with 14 tent sites and 2 lean-to sites available to accommodate travelers. Address: Box 132 Thetford VT USA 05074
1 802 785-2266
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Wilgus State Park Canoe, kayak and rowboat rentals are available to visitors at the Wilgus State Park. Day use access is provided to the Connecticut River from this park as well. Address: Box 196 Ascutney VT USA 05030
1 802 674-5422
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Stillwater State Park Stillwater State Park is located in Groton, VT. Activities at this park include swimming and boating, as well as hiking and camping. Address: 126 Boulder Beach Road Groton VT USA 05046
1 802 584-3822
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Silver Lake State Park Silver Lake State Park is located in Barnard, VT. Activities here include a wide variety of fishing and camping at one of the 40 camp sites. Address: P.O. Box 67 Barnard VT USA 05031
1 802 234-9451
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