Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Same-day reservations must be made by calling the park directly.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
After March 1, one-night reservations are permitted for non-remote /RV and lean-to sites weekdays (Sun - Thurs) for the remainder of the season.
VERMONT STATE PARKS
Lake Shaftsbury State Park, VT
Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.In the 1800's ...
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Overview
Description
Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.
Geography:
In the 1800's this area was known as Vermont Healing Springs. Mineral water, bottle and sold for its healing properties bubbled forth from a wet meadow. This meadow was later flooded, creating a pond which powered a lumber mill and transported logs from the surrounding forest. To the left of the spillway, you can sill see an old stone foundation, the remains of the sawmill.
Recreation:
Excellent group camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking. Canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards are available to rent.
Facilities:
Fully furnished rental cottage, group camping area with 15 lean-tos and large gathering area. Large beach sandy swim area and restrooms with flush toilets and hot and cold running water, picnic and play areas, snack bar concession stand, a pavilion that can seat up to 100 people with electricity, group grills, picnic tables and a nearby restroom. Drinking water is available throughout the park. No camping in or around pavilions. Camping on designated campsites only.
Nearby Attractions:
Bennington Battle Monument, The American Museum of Fly Fishing, The Southern Vermont Arts Center, The Manchester Farmers' Market
Booking Window
Booking Rules
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival.New dates are released in blocks, 1 Month(s) at a time.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 23 2025
Sun Oct 12 2025
Peak
Fri May 22 2026
Sun Oct 11 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Accessible
- Accessible Boat Dock
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Pavilion
- Accessible Picnic Areas
- Accessible Swimming
- Beach Access
- Boat Rentals
- Car Top Boat Launch
- Concession
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Lean-tos
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Park Office
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Portable Toilets
- Swimming
- Tables
- Trails, Hiking
- Water Spigot
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
For information on Fees, please click here.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.02247, -73.17949
43°1'21"N, 73°10'46"W
From Bennington: Go 10 miles north on Route 7A
43.02247, -73.17949
43°1'21"N, 73°10'46"W
From Bennington: Go 10 miles north on Route 7A
Park Address: 262 Shaftsbury State Park RD, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
