Features a 100-foot sandy beach and the oldest beach house in the state park system (built in 1930). The spring-fed lake offers exceptional water clarity and a scenic mountain backdrop.
Beaches for Kayaking
Knight Point State Park
A day-use park in the Lake Champlain Islands with a small rocky beach area. Features shaded picnic areas, easy water access, and scenic views of the broad lake and distant mountains.
Shelburne Bay Park
A town park with beach access on Shelburne Bay of Lake Champlain. Features a popular walking trail, kayak launch, and fishing access in a scenic natural setting near Shelburne Museum.
Woodbury Lake (Sabin Pond)
A peaceful lake with a small public beach area in rural Vermont. Features clear water, mountain views, and a quiet atmosphere away from tourist crowds.
Sand Bar State Park
Features a natural sandy beach with shallow, warm water ideal for families with children. Located on the narrow isthmus between South Hero Island and mainland Vermont with excellent facilities.
Waterbury Center State Park
A day-use park on the Waterbury Reservoir featuring a small beach with stunning views of the Green Mountains. Popular for paddling and fishing with canoe and kayak rentals available.
Squam Lake (Town Beach)
A serene town beach on Squam Lake, made famous as the filming location for “On Golden Pond.” Offers swimming in crystal clear waters surrounded by mountains and forests.
Mascoma Lake Beach
A town beach on Mascoma Lake with a swimming area, boat launch, and picnic facilities. Popular with locals and visitors to the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region for water recreation.
Plasawa Beach
A town beach on Newfound Lake with a swimming area, playground, and picnic facilities. Offers a more local experience than the nearby state park with similar beautiful lake views.
Lake Willoughby South Beach
A dramatic beach setting between two mountains (Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor) on a glacial lake often compared to a Norwegian fjord. Known for crystal clear but cold water and spectacular scenic beauty.