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Crystal Lake State Park, VT

Crystal Lake State Park has almost a mile of sandy shoreline with a marked swimming area. The large, historic, granite bathhouse has restrooms, changing areas, and a concession stand. There are approximately 40 free-standing charcoal grills, nearly 80 picnic tables, play areas, rental ...
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Description
Crystal Lake State Park has almost a mile of sandy shoreline with a marked swimming area. The large, historic, granite bathhouse has restrooms, changing areas, and a concession stand. There are approximately 40 free-standing charcoal grills, nearly 80 picnic tables, play areas, rental boats and canoes, and lots of parking space.
Geography:

Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among rough-hewn mountain sides.

Recreation:

Excellent swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats are available to rent.

Facilities:

1 fully furnished lakeside rental cottage, large grassy picnic area with picnic tables and grills, long sandy beach, restrooms with flush toilets and running water, changing area, concession stand and canoe, kayak and rowboat rentals.

Nearby Attractions:

Jay Peak water park and gondola rides, Orleans Country Fair, Bread and Puppet Circus Museum

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Accessible
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Picnic Areas
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Beach Access
  • Boat Rentals
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Concession
  • Day Use Area
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Licenses
  • Flush Toilets
  • Grills
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Lodging
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Park Office
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Swimming
  • Table & Chairs
  • Tables
  • Water Spigot
Alerts and Important Information
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Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater Ave
Barton  VT  05822
Phone Number:
Information:  (802)525-6205
Vermont State Parks Reservations: 1-888-409-7579