This is the perfect picnic spot: picnic tables; Public restroom; hiking in the woods; a beautiful…read moreview; and the soothing sounds of a waterfall. THE DEAL: this park is free and open to the public!

Gorgeous little rest stop area, bathroom is a bit dirty but the natural beauty definitely makes up…read morefor it. Has a little firepit/grille setup that's great for small cook fires.

We went to VT for a weekend and I decided to try mountain biking for the first time. In my…read morebeginner's opinion, the booking was super easy and clear and the staff were knowledgeable and helpful. However, I just need to warn any fellow beginners that the first "green" trail going uphill that's super windy is a doozy! I fell several times until I fell so badly I thought I'd injured my knee (pic attached). Once we decided to go up the road and take cupcake/loop trails things were much much easier (and still absolutely beautiful). All in all I recommend kingdom trails- but be careful!

NEMBA Fest and the Kingdom Trails have proven to be a significant draw for mountain bikers near and…read morefar. Boasting over 100 miles of trails for every skill level, Skill clinics and guided tours. Cant go wrong with celebrating summer & all things mountain biking. NEMBA Fest offers three days of riding, camping, festivities and a huge bike expo. A friendly community to top it all off.

I love the VT- Canada border and when I heard of this bike path, I made a special trip north to…read morecheck it out. 11.2 miles, round trip., the path starts in downtown Newport at the waterfront - State building. Trail markers point the way north to Beebe. The path starts in town, through the waterfront park, past the Prouty Beach and to the North County Hospital, where it leads onto an old gravel train rail bed. The trail is for beginners. Its all flat and look a little over 1 hour to complete the round trip. Hybrid bikes will work fine. Some locals call this trail the Beebe Spur 'n spin. Beautiful scenery that travels along Lake Memphremagog, and the backyards of the locals that have lake access. In Beebe, the path turns off the lake, and travels through some local farms for a few more miles, until it ends at a local road at the US- Canada Border. A sign will warn you to check in with customs if you wish to continue to ride. We did not have our passports so we turned around. Next time we may venture further.

This (along with two other trails over the border) make for a great (and relatively easy) 1/2 day…read moretrip. Here is a description of the 30-mile ride I took this week - PASSPORT REQUIRED: Park at North County Hospital on Prouty Rd. (Newport). Trail starts 200 feet east. Pick up the gravel trail heading north by Lake Mephremagog. Good conditions for Hybrid and trail bike tires. At the end of the trail, take a right onto the paved road (North Derby Rd.) Approx. 2 miles to the end, then left. Pass through Canadian customs. Take a quick, few-hundred feet detour, east from the Customs house for a photo of Canusa St. dividing the US/Canada. Then back to the customs station and a right following Rt. 247 north for about 3/4 mile, past a large "Rediker" stone and a couple of banks, until you see the Tomifobia Nature Trail heading off to the right. The first mile of this 19-km trail isn't too scenic but it gets better very quickly. I went about 5 miles down the trail, then turned around and came back to the marked road barrier at "Ch. de Stanstead" (Stanstead Rd.?). There's a pond to your right at this crossing. Left /southeast on Ch. de Stanstead for about 2 miles to its end, then left (east) on Rue Maple. (This Stanstead/Maple roads part is seriously uphill for a total of about 2.5 miles). At the end of Rue Maple, you're in downtown Stanstead. Take a right (south) onto Rt. 143/Rue Dufferin heading back towards the US border. Just before the border, make a left on Boulevard Notre Dame, then a quick right on Baxter. A couple of blocks take you to the Haskell Library and Opera house, straddling the border. Park the bike on the Canadian side and walk around to the front door of the library which is on the US side. Make sure to take a tour for 5 bucks to see the opera house and the stripes on the floors that mark the border running through the building. From the library, go back north on Rue Church, 1/4 mile to Blvd. Notre Dame (Rt. 247) and take a left (west). Cross Rt. 143 (large stone fountain will be on your left). After a quick down-hill (1/4 mile), bear to the right on Rue Passenger, following black on white signs for "Piste Cyclable de Stanstead" bike trail . It's a little hard to find, so best to look at a Google Map before leaving the library to get familiar. Basically it's up a short hill on Rue Passenger than downhill left. You'll see the trail to the right at a power substation. It's less than 5 minutes from Library to this trail by bike. Follow this bike trail about 2 miles until it crosses Rt. 247, about a 1/4 mile from the border station you where you entered Canada. Go left (south) on Rt. 247, through US customs, then a quick right at the post office to follow your way back on N. Derby Rd. to the Newport Trail and the start of the ride. The Tomifobia and Newport trails are both loaded with beautiful sites. The final trail (Piste Cyclable Stanstead) is more functional than beautiful, but was in excellent condition (hard-packed dirt) and kept me off the main road (Rt. 247) just to the south of the trail. Enjoy!

Not that big of a park but for sure it will revitalize you to see the beauty of the lake. The…read moreNewport bike path pass through here and it also has a short boardwalk. This is a donated land, please see image of the good man who made this park possible.

Stunning water and mountain views in the middle of nowhere Vermont. Plenty of space for grilling,…read morechilling, or avoiding crowds. Shaded space set back from the beach available (under trees). Relieved that the entry fee was not too steep.

Just like Lake Willoughby...crystal clear water. I guess it's appropriate it's called Crystal Lake…read more $4 to get in (it's a state park). Lovely beach and there are picnic areas with grills, though those were not in use due to COVID. They have a bath house where you can change and use the restroom. Such a nice place to enjoy a swim and relaxing in the sun.

an amazing exp that's been in our family for years! a pristine lake, an amazing nighttime sky, an…read moreoff grid gift and wonderful ranger group led by Tom with his staff! Facilities for bathing and life are always clean and nicely improved. Get back to nature with great trails, kayaking, fishing, family and the way things were meant to be. Camping at its best personal time you deserve!

I've only been camping a few times, but when a Vermont friend invited us to spend 3 nights at…read moreMaidstone State Park we couldn't turn down her offer. I'm so glad I went. My wife and I and small dog arrived in the afternoon but you can check on until 9pm. The park offers 34 tent/trailer sites and 25 lean-to shelters. We stayed in the lean-to shelter "Yew" (pictured). The limit is 6-8 people per camp site. We had an amazing time camping. Parking was easy (each site can accommodate 2-3 cars) and the lean-to was large and could sleep 3-4 people easily. Showers were warm and cost $0.50 each and lasted 5 minutes. The bathrooms were clean. We also had private lake access (see photos) which was amazing and we were not far from the spigot/restrooms. Firewood, Ice, and Ice Cream Sandwiches are available for purchase at the gate. Fishing and Kayaking were available but we did not take advantage this time. Mostly loved getting away from the city for a few days (although the drive to VT was long) and soaking up the nature while reading magazines and snacking. We didn't feel like we were wedged in with tons of other people but also didn't feel so remote that we got too creeped out. Friendly park ranger (gave our dog lots of treats) and perfect weather. Only complaint is the bugs! Bring lots of citronella candles and bug spray. There is a Dollar General store 20-25 minutes away that has this stuff. Have fun!

Super cool library where you are technically in two countries (Canada and America) at once in the…read morelobby. You have to exit the same door you enter (i.e, enter the American door and exit from the American door.) I didn't get to tour the opera house, which is upstairs.

An interesting place, you are technically at two countries at one. FREE entrance. Limited parking…read morespace but you can find more at some adjacent apts or at the gas station and just walkby. Well organized and clean place. Their restroom smells good too. See images for reference.

We were looking for somewhere to tent camp up north and came across the Lake Francis page on the NH…read moreParks site. We made a reservation and eagerly awaited our trip. It's a beautiful drive up to camp from the Sunapee region. From the moment we arrived, we were pleased with the park. The lake and grounds are absolutely beautiful. The showers and bathrooms are immaculate!! Not a speck of trash anywhere. There are water locations around the park as well as fire pits and picnic tables in each site. Some sites have full hookups. The park itself was active during the day, but by 10pm everyone is quiet and respectful. There is a boat launch as well ATV trails right there. The little store on site has necessities and fire wood. I highly recommend this park. We already scheduled another trip, but in one of the lake front sites! Can't wait.

Came here for weekend camping in early June. Because it is not a busy season, most sites are not…read moreoccupied. So we were able to have a quiet night. We are tent camper so it was normal site and so glad that was far from RV site which can be noisy. The site has plenty room, a firepit, and picnic table. Usually we are backpackers not car campers, but sometimes nice to car camping. Bonus is very close to Lake Francis: we did kayaking.

An adorable little campground on beautiful Lake Willoughby. The campground is small, but has plenty…read moreof amenities. RV sites, tent sites and cabin rentals. Bike and kayak rentals, clean bathrooms and showers, and a general store with just about anything you could need. Including fresh breakfast and lunch items, and even a deli. Everyone here is helpful and personable. And the views can't be beat. Even on one particularly rainy day, it was gorgeous. A solid four stars. One note. Spaces are really tight and in some cases, impossibly close together. Some sites, I wonder how people even get their rigs in. But you're there for the lake and getting out into nature, so it's not horrible once you get parked.

Wonderful campground!! The staff is extremely friendly and always there to help. I stayed for 3…read morenights, and even in the rain it was fun. The proximity to the lake and all of the different water sport options are awesome and readily available. There are also numerous stunning hiking trails within walking distance from the campsite. The positives of the trip: amazing staff, well-stocked store w/ good hot food options, clean bathrooms, right on the lake, water sports, hiking, scenery. The negatives: the sites are a tad close together, so you can hear others' conversations, Route 5A is very loud and cars fly by very quickly at all hours of the day, you have to pay for the showers (not uncommon, but somewhat annoying if you don't have quarters), and our campsite was pretty uneven, which was especially problematic in the rain. If you're going to stay here, I would recommend bringing lots of quarters, bug spray, and potentially renting one of the platform sites so you know you won't be sleeping at an angle. Overall, the experience there was great. My breakfast burrito on the last day was delicious and a bittersweet end to a great stay. Thank you, white caps!!