"There are two small camping areas with a total
of 10 sites including 3 lean-tos, located at the top
of the mountain and on the mountainside. Flush toilets
and hot showers ($) are provided. The mountaintop picnic
area offers spectacular views of the lake, valley, and
mountains to the west. An enclosed picnic shelter is
available for large group gatherings. Hiking trails
lead from the summit to the base. Swimming is available
at Kingsland Bay State Park (6 miles) or Button
Bay State Park (15 miles). There is boating, fishing,
and sailing in nearby Lake Champlain."
Local attractions include the Basin Harbor Maritime
Museum, Chimney
Point, Fort Ticonderoga, Shelburne
Museum and the Morgan
Horse Farm.
Open/Close Dates: Mid-May to October
15
Cost: $14 - $23
Directions: From Jct. Hwy 22A and
U.S. 7: Go 6 mi N on U.S. 7, then 1 mi E on local road
(Caution: steep entrance and camp roads -- not recommended
for trailers).
Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/philo.cfm
Contact Information: 5425 Mt Philo
Rd
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
802-425-2390
