TOWNSHEND LAKE DAY USE AREA, VT Campground Reservation, Info, Images, Map, Directions

TOWNSHEND LAKE DAY USE AREA, Vermont Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions

Townshend Lake is located 19 miles north of Brattleboro, Vermont, on Vermont Route 30.

Phone

802-365-7703

Activities

BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SWIMMING SITE, SWIMMING, SNOWMOBILE, KAYAKING, CANOEING, BIRDING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, RAFTING, WHITEWATER RAFTING, SNOWSHOEING, SLEDDING, SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

Keywords

Townshend Dam

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Overview

Townshend Lake is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Families from near and far come to enjoy the outdoor recreational opportunities the lake has to offer.

Recreation

Townshend Lake offers ample recreation opportunities. A boat ramp provides access for canoeing, kayaking and small motor boats (10hp or less). The lake is stocked once a year with Rainbow Trout for the enjoyment of anglers. The three group shelters are surrounded by many individual picnic tables with BBQ grills for smaller groups to enjoy. The Ledges Overlook Trial offers stunning views of the Green Mountains along the 1.7 mile loop with Townshend Lake Nature Area a short drive up Route 30 offering access to the West River Trail.

Facilities

Within the recreation area, there are three large picnic shelters with electricity surrounded by individual picnic tables and grills available for use. There are also flush toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, a swim beach and hiking trails available throughout the park.

Natural Features

The recreation area sits in the West River Valley behind the Townshend Dam on the shores of Townshend Lake. The picnic area offers many large trees for shade along with other sun-basked open areas.

Nearby Attractions

Townshend Lake Nature Area is located 2 miles north on Route 30. Scott Covered Bridge is located 1/4 mile south on Route 30.

Reservation

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