We stayed here with two other groups of people for a long weekend…read more We booked a leanto and tent site. The biggest thing talked about his past weekend was how not a one out of the 7 of us would be coming back. We've always booked state parks throughout the summer in VT but this one was new to all of us. We all, separately, had extremely rude interactions with the staff and were not happy with the way we were treated or how unhelpful they were. It was ridiculous the rudeness we were met with during simple interactions such as passing by a staff, getting wood, going to the bathroom, and just sitting at our site. Bathrooms: The water faucets don't shut off in either of the men or women's bathrooms so they are running constantly, leaving their water pump on constantly which was quite noisy They would close the bathrooms down between 7:30 and 8:30 every morning. Just as soon as the park was waking up and there were many people waiting to use them. They were always covered in mud on the floor and the sinks full of hair even when they left from cleaning and we were finally allowed in. They wouldn't put new toilet paper on the rack, just placed the rolls on top of empty ones. Road: the park was not very booked and we had lots of empty sites around us but the road was considerably busy due to the park staff constantly circling the park in trucks, personal vehicles and on UTVs. Wood: We were given a hard time getting wood. Which shouldn't be a problem, I'm giving you money for the item you're selling. We had two sites, and we wanted 12 bundles for 4 day stay. After playing 20 questions with the staff woman, she finally allowed me to pay for the wood. "How many people?, how many days?, what site are you on? you know it's supposed to rain tomorrow right you won't be having a fire tomorrow.. Are you sure you need that much? How many people do you have there? If you don't use it you have to bring it back to us... I'm going to have to call someone now if you think you need that much.. ugh, you're paying cash...". # of people: we were asked and stopped multiple times by staff asking how many people were on our site. We had two sites and 7 people. The max PER site is 8 people. Pets: There is no area that dogs are allowed to be in the water and there were signs at the one small beach that said no pets. We respected this but one day we left the dogs behind and went down, there was a group of staff there who had their pets with them! So the rules didn't apply to them apparently. Dogs: One of the staff followed behind us when we first checked in to our site as we were arriving. We got out of the car, opened the back door to let our dog out and she immediately came running over screaming that the dog needed to be tied up. The dog was less than a foot from my car and had just gotten out. Cleanliness: many of the sites I saw had not been cleaned properly including a fire pit that was full of trash someone partially burned and staff left. The one small "beach" area was very dirty and not maintained. The "trails" were not maintained or trimmed back. Anytime we were driving through the park to leave, explore, get wood etc we were stopped by staff and asked "can we help you?" No... just exploring. It felt like we weren't able to enjoy ourselves nor leave our sites. Sites: another lean was so close and facing towards ours. You could see directly into their lean to and they could into ours. The upsides: The leantos inside were nice, had a coat rack in them which was a cool add on we utilized, and it was a very quiet park at night. Had the staff been nicer, or even willing to be personable, we all would have had a better time and been writing a different review. Unfortunately, this park was not one we will return to, nor recommend to others. It's one thing to have one person have a rude interaction with a staff ranger but it's a whole different thing when all 7 of us had separate conversations with staff during various times of our stay and each been shocked at how we were talked to and treated.

One of the BEST experiences I've ever had in a state park! The sites are beautiful. Our lean-tos…read morewere swept out, clean fire pits, they even raked the site! What other state park does that?! And don't even get me started on the restrooms. The shiniest I've ever seen! Every where we went, the staff was so friendly. They would ask if we needed help, like they genuinely wanted to help us. I love that so much! The park was really busy because it was a holiday weekend, but you wouldn't know. It was so quiet and peaceful. The loons calling at night lulled us to sleep. They have 2 really nice beaches. A smaller one, inside of the campground and a larger one that's just outside on another lake. The only issue we had was somebody brought their dog down to the beach inside of the park and it was running everywhere. The staff came down about 15 minutes later and talked to the owner and they left. There were 2 signs that said pets prohibited. I don't understand why people think they can do what they want, anyway. Some things I took note of: $9 for a bundle of wood/decent size $5 for 5lbs cubed ice (it's $3.50 in town for same size) $6 for 10lb block ice (blocks are hard to come by, glad they had them) .50 cents for 4 minutes in a clean, hot shower They don't sell bait, but the grocery store in town does for $3.50 They don't have a camp store, but town is 2 miles away and you can get groceries or pick up supplies at the outdoor store. Trails are for hiking only. You can ride bikes on the road in the campground, but honestly, how much fun is that? I did find out that popular mountain bike trails are about 20 minutes away. You can rent kayaks, canoes, etc on the lake that's inside the park, only. Prices seemed reasonable. There's a nature center that's great for rainy day activities. We had 13 people in our group and all of us had a great time! Our first time, here and we are looking forward to coming back. Plenty for everybody to do and if you love races, the town has a canoe race and a marathon on labor day weekend. Concerts, too! Great little place with a great little vibe!

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.

This review is for the Southwest Cove and South Shore Loop hiking trail as of July 2026. The…read morehidden beach (about a 0.3 mile walk away from Route 5A) is considered a nudist beach (off-peak hours). Photos cannot do justice to the magnificent view of the mountains and light blue color of the water. Parking is limited in the small lot (perhaps 15 spaces available). The hiking trail itself was peaceful with the sound of birds, a few babbling brooks, and tree-shaded canopy that made a pleasant afternoon hike (about 1 hour for a round-trip loop walk). If your time is limited for a full hike in the area, I would strongly recommend this South Shore Loop trail for a satisfying walk!

Amazing little beach area along the Southern end of Lake Willoughby. During the warmer months it is…read moreclothing optional, however when we visited (October)it was a bit too chilly for that . Crystal clear water, great views, and secluded just enough to be away from the more popular areas of the lake.

The friendliest family owned business. No matter your experience level they will make you…read morecomfortable and confident to enter the water. They currently offer a class level 2 which is great for beginners. We had such an amazing time and will recommend this place to our family and friends. The atmosphere and amount of fun we had made it worthwhile.

*I believe North Woods Rafting is a part of Mahoosuc Outdoors, so essentially the same company*…read more We booked a rafting trip for a group of 8 guys on a Bachelor'd party trip, having had booked an airbnb for the weekend nearby. From start to finish, working with these guys was awesome. We actually went on maybe the 2nd to last day of the season, so our tour guides were extra jovial and enthusiastic in ending the season on a high note. Our boat had Bailey while the other guys had Kenny - both hilariously animated guys. We originally thought we'd be able to wake up for the early morning river run, but glad we booked the 2nd one due to having a late and debaucherous night before. The early afternoon was pretty windy so we were worried about freezing waters, but actually the sun came out and warmed us up pretty nice. All the equipment was very modern and new, and the rafts themselves were in great shape. Basically you draft down the river twice, with the second time full of more instances where you're begging to be tossed into the water. The last peaceful stretch was actually a great time for everyone to jump out of the rafts and peacefully wade in the water. There was an included photographer who got some awesome shots, although most of the time I had no idea where or when they were shooting and came up with great candids. The food afterwards was pretty great. You get a choice of protein - I highly recommend the salmon. They also have a bar type setup you can partake in. Overall, I highly recommend this adventure company. It provides a very homey feel and care to give you an awesome experience that is authentic to their roots and passion.

My wife and I recently returned to Jericho Adventures with our son and his friend for our second…read moreannual UTV outing. We had so much fun and I can't say enough good things about this operation. It's a perfect balance of laid back positivity vis-a-vis customer service coupled with seriousness about safety, reliability and performance. The machines were in great shape both times, the helmets were clean and fresh and they provide a free app that makes navigating the extensive trail system a breeze. Both times we rode for 6 hours and rarely covered the same trail twice.

Great day on the trails! The staff were super helpful and made the whole experience easy and…read moreallowed us to enjoy the afternoon stress free.

Great place with large camp sites on the river with clean bathrooms and showers , full hookups as…read morewell as dry camping available, beautiful property with beach access for everyone

Stayed here one night while visiting with my other half parents. Was pleasantly surprised that the…read moreprice was reasonable especially where we had our two dogs with us. We had a nice sized room in the carriage house which may have been a bit dated but was nice. The lodge itself was very nice, with a rustic feel and great views of the lake. The gentleman that checked us in was so very pleasant and accomidating. If we have to to Wheeler mountain again without our camper we will certainly stay here again.

Beautiful sunset view with wonderful food. Very friendly environment and great service.read more

In July 2026, my son and I hiked on the Herbert Hawkes Trail during a stay on Lake Willoughby…read more This 2-hour hike has many pluses. First, it has great views of the South Beach area and a glimpse of the north side of the lake. Second, driving up the CCC road saves a lot of time. The access point is directly across from Route 5A from the Mt. Pisgah South Trail entrance. Keep going past the parking lot to access the CCC Road which steadily climbs up a narrow road. Third, you will only need to hike about 2 hours round-trip with an 800 foot elevation gain. The first 0.4 miles involve a steep climb. However, once you reach the "T" intersection, go to the right which leads to a flat walk for 0.6 miles until you reach the East Outlook (see the "Vista" sign) and the North Outlook (a more hidden trail to the left of the "Vista" sign) and a downhill walk for 0.1 miles. The views are pretty but you will not see the entire lake from the North Outlook. Please note the small parking lot off the CCC Road has only 8 spaces available. Overall, if you seek a gentle hiking alternative to Mt. Pisgah (800 feet vs. 1,700 feet elevation gain and only have 2 hours available vs. a 3 to 4 hour commitment to climb Mt. Pisgah), I would recommend trying the Herbert Hawkes trail!