Vermont State Parks Near Colchester

Sand Bar State Park offers one of Vermont’s most accessible Lake Champlain beaches, with warm shallow water and a long sandbar that gives the park its name. Visitors come for swimming, family picnics, kayaking, and sunset views across the lake.

Woods Island State Park is a small, wooded island destination in Lake Champlain known for primitive camping, swimming, fishing, and paddling. The park’s isolation and natural shoreline create a quiet, back-to-basics experience for boaters and campers.

Knight Island State Park is one of Vermont’s most secluded state parks, reached only by boat and prized for its primitive campsites and peaceful shoreline. Visitors come for lake recreation, wildlife viewing, and expansive sunset views across Lake Champlain.

Mount Philo State Park offers one of Vermont’s most iconic views from a 968-foot summit above the Champlain Valley. The park is known for its easy access, family-friendly picnic grounds, and a short trail to a historic stone shelter and lookout.

North Hero State Park sits on the western shore of North Hero Island and is one of Vermont's classic summer swimming spots. Visitors come for the beach, boat access, and sunset views across Lake Champlain toward the Adirondacks.

Underhill State Park is known for its cool upland setting, quiet campground, and direct access to Mount Mansfield trails. Visitors come for hiking, leaf-peeping, wildlife viewing, and a classic Vermont mountain experience.

Burton Island State Park is a 253-acre island destination in northern Lake Champlain with sandy swimming areas, boat access, and a campground surrounded by water and woods. Visitors come for a laid-back island experience, fishing, paddling, picnicking, and sunset views over the lake.

Knight Point State Park is known for its calm waterfront setting, family-friendly beach, and open picnic grounds. Visitors come for swimming, lakeside relaxation, and sweeping views of Lake Champlain and the surrounding islands.

Button Bay State Park is a popular Lake Champlain destination with a campground, day-use beach area, and marina facilities. Its shoreline setting makes it a favorite for paddling, fishing, picnicking, and relaxing by the water.

Camel's Hump State Park is known for its dramatic summit, backcountry feel, and extensive hiking opportunities in the Green Mountains. Visitors come for challenging climbs, panoramic views, and a chance to explore one of Vermont's most recognizable natural landmarks.

Kill Kare State Park offers a relaxed shoreline setting with a sandy beach, picnic areas, and open space for enjoying Lake Champlain. Visitors come for swimming, sunbathing, boating access, and sunset views across the water.

Alburgh Dunes State Park is a peaceful day-use park on the northern Lake Champlain shore, featuring a sandy beach, picnic areas, and open water access. Its dune landscape and lakeside setting make it popular for swimming, birdwatching, and low-key family outings.