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.
D.A.R. State Park
Vermont
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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.
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.
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.
Branbury State Park
Vermont
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.
Emerald Lake State Park
Vermont
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.
Oakledge Park
Vermont
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.
Elmore State Park
Vermont
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.
Boulder Beach (Groton State Forest)
Vermont
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.
Leddy Park Beach
Vermont
A multi-use park with a sandy beach on Lake Champlain. Features tennis courts, sports fields, and an indoor arena alongside the beach area. Offers beautiful sunset views over the Adirondack Mountains.