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Half Moon Pond State Park, VT

Nestled away in the forests of the 3,500-acre Bomoseen State Park, this quiet camping park sits on the shores of Half Moon Pond and is surrounded by dense forest. A perfect place for campers seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the park offers a vast trail system ...
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Description
Nestled away in the forests of the 3,500-acre Bomoseen State Park, this quiet camping park sits on the shores of Half Moon Pond and is surrounded by dense forest. A perfect place for campers seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the park offers a vast trail system including a short walk or, for the more ambitious, a full-day's hike. Hikers are likely to see a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer or an occasional moose.
Geography:

The park is located in the Taconic Mountains and the slate-producing region of Vermont and the area's history parallels the rise and fall of Vermont's slate industry.

Recreation:

Excellent camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and nature observation. Canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards are available to rent. Nature and interpretive programs are also available.

Facilities:

5 rental cabins, 52 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-tos, restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated showers. There is a play area and hiking trails. Drinking water is available throughout the park. There is an RV sanitary station, but there are no hookups.

Nearby Attractions:

Bomoseen State Park, Glen Lake, Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, Wilson Castle, Vermont Marble Exhibit, Mount Independence State Historic Site, Lake Champlain Ferries, Devil's Bowl Speedway.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Accessible
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Showers
  • Accessible Sites
  • Accessible Swimming
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Beach Access
  • Cabins, Electric
  • Campfire Rings
  • Campsites, Tent/RV
  • Car Top Boat Launch
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Coin Showers
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Licenses
  • Flush Toilets
  • Grills
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Ice
  • Lean-tos
  • Non-Motorized Boating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Playground
  • Recycling
  • Swimming
  • Tables
  • Trails, Hiking
  • Trash Disposal
  • Volleyball
  • Water Spigot
  • Waterfront Sites
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 not permitted in the beach area but are allowed elsewhere in the park, on leash. Pets are not permitted in cabins or cottages, except for the Dragonfly cabin, which is pet-friendly.
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Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Half Moon Pond State Park
1621 Black Pond RD
Hubbardton  VT  05743
Phone Number:
Information:  (802)273-2848
Vermont State Parks Reservations: 1-888-409-7579