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Camping at the Waterbury Reservoir’s remote sites is a real backcountry adventure! Although every campsite provides a fire ring and toilet, the rest is a primitive experience. You will be far from other people and resources, surrounded by a beautiful wilderness. Campers are strongly encouraged to use cook stoves or bring their own firewood, also to pack water filters, adequate food/shelter and emergency supplies.
Camping Reservations
Beginning May 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., all 27 remote campsites along the reservoir perimeter will become available to reserve for any date in the 2022 operating season. Beginning June 1, 2022, reservations for the 2023 season will become available to be reserved up to 11 months in advance like other Vermont State Parks. Reservations can be made online, or through the park’s reservation call center at 1-888-409-7579, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The maximum stay will be limited to 7 nights. Regular camping fees will be charged like other state park camping areas. Every remote campsite has a maximum occupancy of 6 people, unless otherwise posted.
Kayaks at the reservoir
Kayaks sit at the waters edge.
Facilities/Amenities
Dispersed all around the Reservoir are 27 remote campsites, each with a roofed composting toilet. Several day use areas, some also with toilets, are also provided for recreational use from sunrise to sunset. Day Use areas are locations where fires are permitted until closure at sunset.
Prices are reasonable, $29 for 2hr kayak rental. Lake is quiet and has a boat launch as well. Only one trail leads around a short hilly loop. So not the best place to hike, but the kayaking is worth admissions. You can also bring your own for free, which sweetens the deal. Great views of mountains from lake!
Fun spot for an afternoon at the lake. Water is clean, people are friendly, canoe rental was reasonable, and I love not having to sit in sand while on the water.
Photos are taken not far from the beach line. Reasonably calm water makes for easy paddling for beginners.
This is a very hard park to find. Drive slowly along Rt 100 and you will see reservoir road and tucked back about 200 yards is the park entrance. Great swimming and boating. Amazing views. There is a small fee to get in but it is very worth the money.
Friendly staff. Boat launch/ramp is great. It is easier to fit several cars at once here compared to the other ramps on the reservoir. Parking is decent on regular days. Bathrooms have always been clean, which is very nice.
I find this place both calming and beautiful. I prefer week days when is not so crowded. Plenty of parking and conveniently located by Shaw’s supermarket and downtown Waterbury where you can enjoy a nice meal and drinks 💕
