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.
Beaches for Swimming
Crystal Lake State Park
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.
Button Bay State Park
Located on a bluff overlooking Lake Champlain with a small swimming pool rather than a beach. The park offers unique geological features including marine fossils and a nature center.
D.A.R. State Park
A day-use park on Lake Champlain offering spectacular views of the Adirondack Mountains and a small beach area. Named for the Daughters of the American Revolution who donated the land.
Kamp Kill Kare State Park
A former boys’ camp on St. Albans Bay of Lake Champlain with a small beach area. Features a historic inn building, boat launch, and ferry access to Burton Island State Park.
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 Bomoseen State Park
Vermont’s largest lake entirely within state borders featuring a sandy beach, camping facilities, and boat rentals. The park includes historic slate quarry ruins accessible via hiking trails.
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.
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.