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The park is divided by Route 53. 19 tent/RV sites and 7 lean-to sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and 17 tent/RV sites are located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. There is also a concession stand selling snacks, drinks and beach toys.
Nearby hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and streams provide outstanding hiking opportunites. Mountain biking trails are also nearby. There is fishing and boating on Lake Dunmore (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park).
From Middlebury: Go 7 miles south on US 7, then 4 miles south on Hwy 53.
Family friendly especially during the warm months, with a wide, shallow beach and playground. A real gem, quiet and beautiful even in the off-tourist times. Vermont seniors enter for free with a Green Mt Pass ( obtained from your town clerk office). Paddling is swell on the big lake. Be wary of power boats though.
Nice campground. The staff is friendly and the facilities are well maintained. The sites on the lake side (where I stayed) are near a beach with a snack bar. It can get busy during the day, but gets quieter at night as the beach clears out. These sites are also out in an open field without much privacy, but are still quite pleasant. The sites on the other side of the road are more wooded and connect to a series of hiking trails. Highly recommended.
Wonderful place to spend the day. The water is clean and wonderful to swim in.
Have camped here, had swim days and picnics, kayaked and even served as camp volunteers for a summer. This is an absolutely wonderful park. Great staff. Swimming and sunsets can't be beat.
There are too many good things to say about this park. In a matter of minutes strangers became friends and the entire feel was great. The sites across the street, in the woods, is where we camped. We loved it there and made fast friends with our neighbors. There were rocks to hike behind our site in addition to the trails.
Upon arrival we picked up our tag after hours, which was very simple. Since we have stayed at another state park in the US they already had all of our info and we had to do little, just confirm our dates on the phone to make our reservation.
It was pretty quiet at night and the bathroom was nearby. Just down the trail was the bathroom/shower house. This (shower) is coin operated, bring quarters. I believe it was 1.50 for 5 minutes for showers, toilet is open access. The beach was tranquil and the concession stand (cash only) has treats and water supplies (floats and such). Firewood is available for sale at the welcome Station. You can rent a paddle boat or canoe. The water is clear and shallow enough to walk out a few meters without worry.
I think site 21 is the one that sits along the edge of Lana Falls. The awesome camp volunteer is located nearby as well. This is also where the cliff trails start and they end around site 41 at the top of the hill. If you have a rig the 1-17 sites will likely be your best bet, they are on an open field, but you are right beside the beach, apple trees and playground.
If you need to do laundry head north on 53 to Kampersville where there is a laundromat and a few shops. We didn't use the facilities, just passed them. You drive along hugging the lake to hit this point. Silver Lake is just to the south, just head over the bridge. We hiked the internal trails across the street from the beach (where the wooded sites are) so we skipped Silver Lake, but heard great things from every new friend we made. Some were even headed to Rattlesnake Point, which was higher and longer than our planned trek. I was traveling with a 4yo who loved the trails.
There is little reception so you may need to head to the beach if you need to get in contact with anyone. If you are considering a visit to North/Central Vermont you have to stop by Branbury and Lake Dunmore.
