"Lake Shaftsbury operates a group camping area
with clusters of lean-tos (15) available throughout
the year for scouts, church groups, and other organizations.
Pit toilet facilities are available. There is also a
developed beach, play area, and picnic area. There is
an open picnic shelter/pavilion available for large
group gatherings. The snack bar concession has rental
rowboats, paddle boats, and canoes. The "Healing
Springs Nature Trail" around the lake is also a
popular spot."
Area attractions include the Bennington
Monument, Bennington
Museum, Hildene,
the Norman
Rockwell Museum and the Southern
Vermont Arts Center.
Open/Close Dates: Mid-May to September
(Labor Day)
Cost: $4/person/night
Directions: From Bennington: Go
10 mi N on Route 7A.
Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/shaftsbury.cfm
Contact Information: 262 Shaftsbury
SP Rd
Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262
802-375-9978
