A small beach on South Pond featuring clear mountain water and natural surroundings. Popular with locals and managed by a community organization that maintains the facilities.
Beaches for Picnicking
Bayside Park
A town beach on Malletts Bay of Lake Champlain with sandy shoreline and grassy areas. Features playground equipment, picnic facilities, and beautiful sunset views over the bay.
Lake Eligo (Beach Rd)
A pristine lake in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with a small public beach area. Known for its clear water, natural setting, and peaceful atmosphere away from development.
Lake Iroquois Recreation District
A public beach on Lake Iroquois managed by surrounding towns. Features a swimming area with lifeguards, picnic facilities, and non-motorized boat access in a natural setting.
Caspian Lake (Greensboro Beach)
A town beach on Caspian Lake, renowned for its exceptionally clear waters. The lake is spring-fed with visibility up to 30 feet deep, making it one of Vermont’s cleanest lakes.
Lake Carmi State Park
A large lake near the Canadian border with multiple beach areas and extensive camping facilities. Known for fishing and water recreation with boat rentals available.
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.
Charlotte Beach
A small town beach with access to Lake Champlain near the ferry crossing to Essex, NY. Features scenic views of the Adirondack Mountains and a peaceful setting away from urban areas.
Oakledge Park
A lakefront park with two small beaches (Blanchard and Texaco), athletic fields, and the starting point of the Island Line Trail. Features Vermont’s first universally accessible treehouse.
Lake St. Catherine State Park
A day-use and camping park with a sandy beach on the scenic Lake St. Catherine. Features boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and well-maintained facilities in a peaceful setting.