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Welcome to Green River Reservoir State Park. Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5,503 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water and Light Department. This is not your typical Vermont State Park – Green River Reservoir provides camping and paddling experiences in a remote setting. All campsites can only be reached by paddling to them - some are a 1 to 2-mile paddle from the launch site.
The park will remain in its wild and undeveloped condition, with low-impact, compatible recreational use allowed on and around the Reservoir. Management activities will be only those necessary to maintain the property’s character, protect the environment and critical resources, demonstrate sustainable forest and wildlife management, control excessive recreational use, and ensure high-quality outdoor experiences for visitors.
The 653-acre Reservoir includes about 19 miles of shoreline, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped shorelines in Vermont. Access to the park is in the southern part of the Reservoir off of Green River Dam Road. The Reservoir is designated as a “quiet” lake under Vermont “Use of Public Waters Rules.” Boats powered by electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) are allowed.
There are 27 remote campsites at various locations around the Reservoir. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites and can only be reached by boat. Each remote site has a maximum site occupancy based on the characteristics of the site. There are two designated group campsites that can accommodate up to 12 people each. Some campsites are closed each season and rehabilitated due to overuse through the years. There is also an ADA accessible boardwalk that leads from the parking area to an accessible boat launch. The best way to protect all sites is by using a portable stove instead of a campfire for cooking. Please carry out what you carry in and leave no trace of your visit.
Day use is allowed on the reservoir in limited numbers. Please do not use campsites for day use activities. There are designated day use sites where fires are permitted. Please build fires only at these sites and in the provided fire rings. Respect the areas of the shoreline that are closed to use for re-vegetation of the sites.
Group Use: In order to provide a primitive camping/paddling experience, only two groups of 8 to 12 (maximum) people are allowed for either camping or day use at one time. Group permits are required for day and camping uses during the season. A license or special use permit may be needed for group activities during the off-season. Please contact the park directly to reserve group sites.
Parking: Parking is extremely limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Once the parking areas are full, visitors will not be allowed to enter the park.
From the junction of VT Route 100 and VT Route 12 in Morrisville:
Briefly follow Route 12 South to Route 15A; Follow Route 15A to Route 15 East; Turn right on Route 15 East. Take the first left onto Garfield Road. Follow Garfield Road for 3.1 miles to the yield sign and turn right (still Garfield Rd.). Take your next immediate left onto Green River Reservoir Dam Rd. Follow to 1.3 miles to park entrance.
The great outdoors can't get any better than this earth paradise. Great place to canoe, fish, trail exploring and picnicking. Camp sites are spread out throughout this pristine park. Protected wildlife area. Limited parking.
I've never camped here, just used it for the day. Best place to share a day with an old friend. It's such a large and beautiful place to casually explore while sharing deep conversations. Plenty of places to get out of your kayaks to walk around and stretch your legs, eat a little too. Bring your own food and drink for the day. There are virtually no amenities in the park besides a ranger station, some signs, and a couple outhouse. But that's the charm. It weeds out the boring people and provides you with beautiful views of nature in every direction. The road up has some great mountain views as well!
Beautiful slice of nature to go swim, kayak, canoe, or even camp in. Places to picnic and swim. Mostly all accessible by boat only. Very highly recommend checking this place out
Beautiful place! It would be a shame if the dam were torn down and the reservoir drained (as is being discussed). $5 day use fee in the summer months, but not during the winter months. It is beautiful in any season!
Arrived mid-afternoon and used our Green Mt. Passport for free admission. Sat on the rocks near the kayak/canoe launch and admired the gorgeous view.
