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 Swimming
Revere Beach
America’s first public beach (established 1896) featuring a 3-mile crescent shoreline accessible by subway from Boston. Hosts the annual International Sand Sculpting Festival and offers diverse food options.
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.
Emerald Lake State Park
A 20-acre lake with emerald green waters surrounded by forest. Features a small beach area, campground, hiking trails, and rental boats for exploring the picturesque lake.
Branbury State Park
A sandy beach on Lake Dunmore at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo in the Green Mountains. Features camping, boat rentals, and access to the Long Trail and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.
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.
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.