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

This is a kid-friendly swimming hole that is only a few miles away from Ludlow, VT. Our family…read morestopped by for a visit with our dog in July 2026. Here are 3 tips for newbies. First, it can get very crowded along the road (there is no official parking lot). Be sure to pack your patience. If you arrive mid-afternoon, more spaces near the entrance may open. Second, no public restrooms are available. So, plan accordingly. Third, the middle falls are easiest to access if you're here for a short time. Overall, it was a nice place for a quick visit. However, Buttermilks Falls are not as impressive as other Vermont locations with swimming holes such as Bartlett Falls or Warren Falls. The latter is particularly scenic with a high cliff jump that is for brave teenagers and adults only. The state of Vermont is blessed to have so many natural swimming areas!

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 !

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.

Favorite place to spend the day. Cleanest lake and best childhood memories!…read more Lovely trails and nice park!

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.

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!

Beautiful park with a small beach, kayak and paddleboard rentals, snack shack, restrooms,…read moreplayground, and volleyball court. Spent hours here on a multi-family trip and everyone had a great day. Being bug spray because there are lots of biting flies.

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.

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.

We ( 2 adults, 2 small dogs) camped here at the end of the last camping season. Our dates were: Aug…read more31-Sept 4, 2018 (Friday through Tuesday), so this was over Labor Day weekend. I think we managed to snap up the very last site available and it was possibly a tent site (#28), not an RV site, but our little Aliner camper had plenty of space. We had to back in on a curve a bit and we had LOTS of space around us, which was very nice. There are lots of seasonals here but a few spots for transients like us, too. Very wooded, which I appreciated because it helped keep things cool. Our site did have a lot of pine needles which tended to get tracked into our tent (attached to our trailer) but it was not a bother and easily swept out. We cooked all of our meals outside on our grill and used the picnic table on site for eating. Our site had a regular household type electric hookup and we had forgotten our adapters (our trailer is 30 amp), but the office was so kind to loan us one for the weekend! We didn't use the water hookup since we had a plumbing leak. Each site has a metal fire pit ring. We put our Flame Genie inside of it and this worked very well (we like the lack of smoke from wood pellet fires and it works just as well for roasting marshmallows). The campground built a very large bonfire on the Saturday night... and it was probably the biggest one I've ever seen in my life. It was quite a sight. We could see it right from our campsite. There was also a large gazebo adjacent to our site and I saw it used by some (well-behaved) teens one night. This would be a great location for a family get together. I believe it has a fireplace in it... not sure about cooking inside of it. The only annoying noise we had were neighbors across the way playing some very loud techno music one evening (around dinner time). Thankfully, someone must have come by to tell them to turn it down. There's a boat launch into Stoughton pond down a gravel road. There's a small rocky stream that leads down to the pond, too... very picturesque and peaceful. I walked my dogs down there and also found other trails to explore. My younger dog really loved exploring the campground with me several times a day. The manmade lagoon was really nice for swimming! I went on the last day and they were just preparing to drain and clean it. I was surprised how clean it looked. The kids were having a ball swimming and playing on the floating raft. Our site was situated between 2 bathhouses. I used both of them and they were clean. I took evening showers and had no one coming into the bathhouse while I was in there. The shower stalls were very large with a big dressing area and a shower with plastic shower curtain. Nothing like taking a hot shower after a long day outside and going to bed clean! Outside the campground: There's not much nearby within walking distance, other than a cemetery right next door (doesn't creep me out, so I didn't mind it) and also Stoughton Pond (which has a picnic area and beach). A few miles drive can get you to a little shopping center with grocery store, etc. I forgot our camp chairs and was happy to find a Dollar General that had some for $10 each. Also a hardware store nearby; I picked up a few things we forgot. And, one day we went to Villagers Ice Cream & Restaurant. All outdoor seating and some really yummy food! We got Sundaes. I think that's about it. We had an enjoyable stay at this campground and I think we'd return sometime. The weather was very nice at the end of the season. Fairly warm days with cooler nights. According to my weather app: 78-90 degree days and mid-60's at night. After the weekend, it was very quiet, with most people gone home. This was a very relaxing trip for us! Just what we needed.

Stay clear.. Crown…read morePoint Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience. I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances. Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children. The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for. Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new "going rate." However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve. What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote: "Get out and leave. I've heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don't like it." That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years. It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that. Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.