Nature in the Northern Champlain Valley

Burton Island State Park - There are 17 tent sites and 26 lean-to sites plus 15 boat moorings and a 100-slip marina with dockside electricity, fuel service, and a marine holding-tank pumpout facility. This, with ferry service to the island (no vehicles) from Kill Kare, makes Burton Island one of the most unique parks in Vermont. St. Albans.

Ethan Allen Park - Located off North Avenue in Burlington, the Ethan Allen Park offers picnic facilities, hiking trails, a playground and overlook areas. Burlington.

Kill Kare State Park - Picnic tables and cooking grills are located throughout the park in open or shaded lawn areas. The 26' x 40' open-air shelter has group-sized cooking grills, available electricity, and may be reserved for group functions. The south-facing swimming area has a mostly sandy bottom. St. Albans.

Knight Island State Park - Camping is by permit only on designated sites. A permit may be obtained at the caretaker's residence and is necessary before setting up. St. Albans.

Lake Carmi State Park - There are 140 tent/trailer sites, 35 lean-to sites, and 2 cabins that make this the state's largest campground. Rest rooms have running water and hot showers($). Enosburg.

Niquette Bay State Park - A 290-acre property located on the north shor of Malletts Bay. No overnight or waterfront facilities, but does have hiking paths, access to the lakeshore, etc. Colchester.

Sand Bar State Park - Day use only. Two thousand foot (2000') sand beach, swimming, boat and sailboard rentals/lessons, food concession, and shaded or open picnic grounds with tables and cooking grills as well as a play area. Milton.

Underhill State Park - 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. Underhill.

Woods Island State Park - By permit only on designated sites. Reservations (2-night minimum) are handled through Burton Island State Park. Maximum eight (8) persons per site. St. Albans.