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).
Beach Directory
Eden Recreation Area (South Pond)
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.
Woodbury Lake (Sabin Pond)
A peaceful lake with a small public beach area in rural Vermont. Features clear water, mountain views, and a quiet atmosphere away from tourist crowds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.