Woods Island State Park
"Colchester is close to the Champlain Islands and is a common launch area for visitors heading out to the park by boat."
A secluded, boat-access-only island park on Lake Champlain with rustic camping and shoreline recreation.
Knight Island State Park
"Colchester is a convenient gateway for boaters heading to the park. Families and anglers from the area visit for calm-water recreation and primitive camping."
A secluded boat-access island park on Lake Champlain offering primitive camping, swimming, fishing, and scenic paddling.
Underhill State Park
"Colchester visitors can reach the park in under an hour for hiking and picnicking. It’s a popular destination for those looking to trade lakefront recreation for mountain scenery."
A mountain park on Mount Mansfield’s western slope with camping, hiking access, and scenic forest views.
Burton Island State Park
"Colchester is a strong source of visitors looking for lake recreation and camping within a short drive. Burton Island appeals to paddlers and boaters who want a more remote-feeling destination."
A peaceful Lake Champlain island park known for camping, swimming, boating, and scenic waterfront views.
Button Bay State Park
"Colchester families and boaters visit for swimming, fishing, and marina access. Its location on Lake Champlain makes it a natural choice for waterfront recreation."
A scenic Lake Champlain park known for camping, boating, swimming, and wide-open waterfront views.