Huge natural park in the heart of Windsor, VT. Has forest, lake Runnamead, brooks, hiking trails…read moreand open space. Permits needed for fires. A wonderful asset and hidden jewel for this area! Several enterences to the park. 1 is across from the Price Chopper on Rt. 5 and enter lakeside. Another is on the Country Road accross from Mt. Ascutney Hospital. Park and then hike in. Not sure if maps of the trails are availiable.

A great park filled with the sounds and smells of the Vermont wilderness and a vast array of trails.read more

Wow ! What a hidden gem ! We were visiting Ludlow VT and saw this fall . Kids wanted to enjoy…read morewater and this was a perfect choice for us . The water was colddddddddddd though. Ufff . Very cold . The first dip was tough ! Later once you get use of it , it felt a bit better . Pathway was a bit crazy , in some places .it is about a 2 mile walk but we just went not too far : .. the lower and middle falls is also accessible from car parking lots outside . Parking is outside and sometimes you have to park 5-8 mins away from the falls . Not much of restrooms around . Lots of dogs in the water :) It was an amazing tint though ! Loved it . 5 stars !

As we were staying near Ludlow, I had put this on our schedule as a "check it out whenever time…read morepermits" item. We drove back after visiting some places to the north, and were passing this around 4 p.m. so we checked it out. This was in early October and the sun was just starting to go down. Though it was pre-dusk, it would be better to visit this site in full sunlight. There are 3 separate falls (the creatively named upper, middle, and lower). You access them from the main highway via a side road that starts as paved but soon becomes (good) dirt/gravel. The total length is less than 2 miles. You first get to a wide spot / parking area from which you can access the middle and lower falls. A trail leads down a hill where you must choose which falls to visit. The middle falls is impressive. It is probably the easiest one to access. The area from which you have the best view is a bit rocky, but navigable. It makes for nice photos. The lower falls appeared accessible from a side trail that descended a bit more steeply. You can also see it from above (somewhat) without descending. It appeared smaller and less photogenic than the middle falls. We then drove another 1/4 mile up the road (to its end) to check out the upper falls. There is a sharp short descent from the road to the top of the falls. It appeared to have a fairly large pool at the bottom and a flat dirt/sand area where some people had laid out a blanket for a picnic. The light was fading more so we skipped walking down the relatively gentle slope to check it out further. If you are in the area and have time, this is a nice spot to visit. It is within 3 miles of Ludlow. I cannot comment on what the swimming is like, but I saw references to that online (during summers, I guess).

Outstanding view all 360* arouud. Perfect for a cook out (pinic) on the summer or when its worm out!read more

A nice little escape in Northern NH. Mascoma Lake is an unassuming and easily accessible lake for…read morelocals and travellers alike. There are several businesses along the lake, although mostly seasonal, as well and free and public boat launches and beaches around the lake. Beaches could probably be made a little more open with additional amenities, but given the small spaces they're allocated and the fact that it's free it's hard to argue with that. Would recommend checking out the beach at the south end, or the Baited Hook for good summer food. Launch your boat at the north end for small wait times and good access. During the winter, the Rail Trail lines the eastern portion of the lake for super easy snowmobile access. Also great for ice skating and pond hockey if the snow cover (and ice depth) allows!

This is a small state park off US 7 about 10 miles north of Manchester Center VT. It's a 5-10…read moreminute walk from parking lot to the lake. The lake is fairly shallow, it's very clean, not a large beach area and very picturesque. It's not Lake Tahoe by any means but it's very pleasant and refreshing.

This is a beautiful park with a Great Lake for swimming. Parking is plentiful and close to the…read moreswimming area. The bathrooms and changing areas are clean.

Ticks, everywhere. A beautiful park, very well maintained, friendly park staff, and pristine water…read more We set up right on the beach with our 9 month old and found 5 ticks on our beach mat before we decided to pack up and head out. We weren't even there for an hour. I know it's nature and in nature there are ticks, but just letting others know so you can be aware.

One of the best summer state parks in the huge collection of state parks in the State of New…read moreHampshire. This place has it all. Monumental scenery, a large sandy beach, one of the cleanest lakes in the nation, easy access, a boat ramp, an events pavilion, and close to restaurants and the near town of Bristol. When we got here, it was quite busy, Still, the size of the beach made it possible to find a nice spot and relax. Water temperature was actually quite enjoyable. One of the nicest things about this park is the people. It is a diverse, multilingual, multi age bunch of folks. Couples, parents with kids, elderly, just a wonderful community. Everyone was peacefully having fun. I got to practice both my Spanish and Portuguese talking to beach goers. Overall, a wonderful time in an absolutely idyllic location.

Absolutely gorgeous glacier lake. It's not huge, but what it lacks in size, there's lots of charm…read more You won't be building a house here, which is awesome regulations. Have been coming here forty years plus. It is pristine. Love being here almost every year. It's fun for swimming in. The water is clear. Fishing is okay but not great. On a plus note lots of frogs and turtles. At night on a good night, be sure to enjoy the reflection of the stars on the water. This is a great place to be!

This park has a nice big beach area and lots of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the…read moresurroundings. There's plenty of parking nearby. The staff here was especially friendly.

Beautiful campground for a wedding. The Harwood pavilion easily accommodated our party of 65 for…read moreboth the ceremony and reception. The campground staff were very friendly and helpful with our needs and those of our guests. Would highly recommend.

I've been coming here since 2003 with my dogs. There are great trails to hike and the scenery is…read morebeautiful. I've done some fishing here and my dogs have enjoyed swimming. There is a revolutionary war era cemetery near by. Several picnic tables available and a porta potty. This year we were here in mid June and the mosquitoes were brutal. No amount of repellent would keep them away from ourselves or our dogs. But the views were still spectacular.

Lowell Lake is a great place to enjoy some of the beautiful scenery this area of Vermont has to…read moreoffer. We first came here last year on a recommendation from our hotel just a few minutes away. At the time, it was too cold to stay very long, so we just picnicked and left. We came back again this year with a group of our friends, and it made for a lovely day trip. The hike around the lake was light and scenic, and we found some fun spots along the way. At the end of the loop, there was a neat little cemetery with faded old gravestones we were able to explore. Parking was easy, with a number of spots at the entrance. The picnic areas were clean and well kept with quite a few tables, and there was a launch area for canoes and kayaks.

Saw lots of eagles, herons, beaver huts, turtles while kayaking. Bear had been present per park…read morevolunteer. Peaceful, uncrowded on a Friday am. Did not reach a dead-end after 2 hrs of going upriver. Favorite spot of 10 trips this summer.

North Hartland Lake & Park is a VT State Park which is very well maintained and a beautiful place…read moreto come and recreate. The lake has a beach, picnic area with grills available, vast open areas to run and play, wooded land to hike and explore. IN the summer there is a small entrance fee to enter - but its free in the off season.

While we cannot comment on the camp itself, the staff is less than friendly…read more If you are going to book over the phone make sure you ask about the non refundable deposit! Regardless of how far in advance you book, they will NOT consider a refund , offer a " if it is rented" deal or just take a fee for processing.

Sept 3-5. This campground is amazing! Wish we were here longer. Huge campsite in a Forrest type…read moresetting. Very quiet setting. Definitely going on my "come back to" list. The lake would have been awesome for using our kayaks. By the way they rent kayaks here $12 per hour (double kayaks). Lots of places to go hiking. The staff is awesome! When we arrived we were escorted to our site and showed all the hook ups. Looks like they have lots of events. None in the dates we were here (middle of the week). I will definitely stay here again in the future. Would be great for families and groups.