Description
Wilgus State Park is a very popular park for paddlers, being the only developed state park on the Vermont shores of the Connecticut River. The park offers an excellent chance to stop over on a river trip, or the opportunity to stay and explore the river and nearby Mt. Ascutney on day trips.
Geography:
The original park was constructed in the early 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal public works program created during the Great Depression to provide jobs and training for thousands of unemployed Americans. At that time the park consisted of a picnic area with large flue-type stone fireplaces, picnic tables and the ranger's quarters. The campground was developed and expanded between 1960 and the present time.
Recreation:
Excellent camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, nature observation and picnicking. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent and an outfitter provides canoe and kayak trips from the park.
Facilities:
4 rental cabins, 15 tent/RV sites, restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated showers. There is a small group camping area and a small picnic shelter. There is a picnic area with CCC-era fireplaces and a nature observation deck overlooking the Connecticut River. Water is available throughout the park. There is wifi connection and an RV sanitary station, but there are no hookups.
Nearby Attractions:
Mt. Ascutney State Park, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Harpoon Brewery, Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park
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