Underhill State Park

Description: "The upper camp area, about 3/4 of a mile above the ranger station, has 9 lean-to sites and is reserved for organized group use. In the lower camp area, around the ranger station, are 11 tent sites and 6 lean-to sites. There are cold water and flush toilets in the rest rooms, but no showers. Because campers park in the lot and cannot drive the last several yards to their campsites, this park is not recommended for RV or tent-trailer campers. There is a large log picnic shelter, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s for group functions.

"Hiking Trails: There are four trails to the summit ridge of Mt. Mansfield. Park at the ranger station and walk up the road. The trails begin branching off shortly above the group camp area. The Sunset Ridge trail, 3 miles to the summit, is the most popular. Vermont's Long Trail traverses the summit ridge and, with several trails from the other side of the mountain, many loops are possible. Trail maps are available at the ranger station."

Open/Close Dates: May 24 - October 19

Cost: $14 - $21

Directions: From Essex Jct.: Go 9 mi E on Vt. 15, 4 mi E on paved Town Rd, 4 mi E on gravel Town Rd. (steep entrance, no trailers).

Website: http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/underhill.cfm

Contact Information: PO Box 249, Mountain Road
Underhill Center, VT 05490
802-899-3022 (summer)
888-409-7579 (Oct.-May)
Parks@fpr.anr.state.vt.us