Not a traditional beach but a natural swimming area with cascading falls and emerald pools carved into bedrock. A popular summer destination for swimming and cliff jumping (use caution).
Vermont Beaches
Red Rocks Park
A park featuring distinctive red rock cliffs overlooking Lake Champlain and a small beach area. Offers hiking trails through forest and along cliffs with spectacular views of the lake and Adirondacks.
Boulder Beach (Groton State Forest)
A sandy beach on Lake Groton within the extensive Groton State Forest. Features a beach house with changing facilities, hiking trails, and connections to other recreational areas in the forest.
Elmore State Park
A small beach on Lake Elmore with mountain views including Elmore Mountain. Features a campground, hiking trails to a fire tower, and boat rentals for exploring the scenic lake.
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 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.