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.
Branbury State Park
Vermont
Beaches for Swimming
Lake St. Catherine State Park
Vermont
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
Vermont
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
Vermont
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
Vermont
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
Vermont
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)
Vermont
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
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
Vermont
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
Vermont
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.