Description

The 3,576-acre park is located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, the largest lake entirely within Vermont's borders. First opened to the public in 1960, the park boundaries encompass more than 2,000 acres surrounding nearby Glen Lake and forested land comprising the camping area that is Half Moon State Park. Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon, provide great hiking and wildlife-viewing opportunities. Boating, fishing and swimming are popular in Lake Bomoseen and nearby Glen Lake.

Geography:

The Taconics are the slate-producing region of Vermont, and the area's history parallels the rise and fall of Vermont's slate industry. The park contains several quarry holes and their adjacent colorful slate rubble piles as reminders of this period. These quarries provided slate for the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company, a complex of 60 to 70 buildings that stood between Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen. Several slate buildings and foundations remain in the park. A self-guided Slate History Trail leads hikers through remnants of this bygone era.

Recreation:

Excellent camping, swimming, boating, hiking, fishing and picnicking. Canoes, kayak and standup paddleboards are available to rent and nature and interpretive programs are available.

Facilities:

55 tent/RV sites and 10 lean-tos and restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated showers. There is a large beach wilth play area and concession stand. There is a picnic pavilion that seats up to 100 people and has electricity, groups grills and picnic tables. Drinking water is available throughout the park. There is an RV sanitary station but there are no hookups. No camping in or around pavilions. Camping on designated campsites only.

Nearby Attractions:

Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Mount Independence State Historic Site, Wilson Castle, Vermont Marble Exhibit, Devil's Bowl Speedway

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