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Gifford Woods State Park, VT

With its location at the base of Killington and Pico peaks and its close proximity to the Appalachian and Long trails, Gifford Woods State Park is a favorite of hikers. Many through-hikers pass the park on their Appalachian Trail journey from Georgia to Maine. The park is also a popular ...
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Description
With its location at the base of Killington and Pico peaks and its close proximity to the Appalachian and Long trails, Gifford Woods State Park is a favorite of hikers. Many through-hikers pass the park on their Appalachian Trail journey from Georgia to Maine. The park is also a popular destination during the fall foliage season for its dramatic autumn colors.
Geography:

Today, Gifford Woods contains one of the few old-growth hardwood tree stands remaining in Vermont. The stand has many grand-sized sugar maple, beech, yellow birch, white ash and hemlock. The understory is rich with native wildflowers. In 1978, seven acres of forest in this area was designated the Gifford Woods Natural Area. An additional 13 acres was designated as Gifford Woods National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service in 1980 because of the exemplary quality of the old-growth forest. To preserve the natural state of the Natural Area, no trails are permitted nor development of any kind.

Recreation:

Excellent camping, hiking, picnicking. Nearby fishing and mountain biking.

Facilities:

4 rental cabins, 21 tent/RV sites, 19 lean-tos, restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated showers. There is a wooded picnic area behind the rangers' quarters with a play area. Drinking water is available throughout the park. There is a RV sanitary but there are not hookups.

Nearby Attractions:

Mountain biking at Killington bike park, Killington Gondola Rides, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Coolidge State Historic Site, Vermont Institute of Natural Science.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Accessible
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Picnic Areas
  • Accessible Showers
  • Basketball Courts
  • Cabins, Electric
  • Campfire Rings
  • Campsites, Tent/RV
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Coin Showers
  • Day Use Area
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Flush Toilets
  • Grills
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Ice
  • Lean-tos
  • Park Office
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Recycling
  • Tables
  • Trails, Hiking
  • Trails, Interpretive
  • Trails, Mountain Biking
  • Trash Disposal
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Water Spigot
  • Wi-Fi
Alerts and Important Information
Attention: Day use hours are 10 am - sunset.
Reservations made more than 7 days in advance require a two-night minimum. One-night stays are allowed within 7 days of arrival, any day of the week. Exceptions apply.
Pets are permitted in the park, on leash. Pets are allowed in the Moose cabin but not the other cabins.
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Read our cancellation policy
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Gifford Woods State Park
34 Gifford Woods RD
Killington  VT  05751
Phone Number:
Information:  (802)775-5354
Vermont State Parks Reservations: 1-888-409-7579