Paddling
Northern Vermont offers gorgeous lakes for paddling, canoes, and kayaks
4 places to visit
Elmore State Park
Good family camping; hikes and walks; lake swimming; pets but not on beach
856 VT Route 12 Lake Elmore, VT 05657 802-888-2982 Boat rentals are available at the large sandy beach of this park, very popular family camping and hiking. Beach area has concessions, cafe, restrooms. The park has an on-air picnic pavilion for rent by the day. Holds 100 guests.
Grand Isle State Park
Many campsites; large sandy beach, swimming, shore fishing, sports fields
36 East Shore South Grand Isle, VT 802-372-4300 This is a very large and popular destination for family camping, with lots of campsites, some on the shore of Lake Champlain. Lakeshore areas permit water access for swimming and shore fishing. There is a boat launching ramp for registered campers. Kayaks and rowboats are available for rent. Campers are allowed free entry to the sand beach at Knight Point State Park (seven miles to the north) and Alburg Dunes State Park (19 miles to the north).
North Hero State Park
Paddling is the main activity at this park
3803 Lakeview Drive North Hero, VT 05474 802-372-8727 North Hero is a stop on the Lake Champlain Paddlers’ Trail. North Hero is a day use park; no camping or other facilities. Pets are allowed. - Park Map & Guide (PDF)
Kill Kare State Park
Swimming and boating; kayaks for rent; public boat ramp; pets not allowed
2714 Hathaway Point Road St. Albans, VT 05481 802-534-6021 The south-facing swimming area at this park, located on a long peninsula, has a public boat launch ramp that reaches deep water quickly. There are kayaks for rent. - Park Map (PDF)