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*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Our camping policies have changed. Review the 2026 Camping Policy Updates.
VERMONT STATE PARKS
Attention: Bikes rentals are now available on Burton Island!
Due to limited parking at the Kill Kare ferry launch, we request a maximum of 2 cars per group.
Due to limited parking at the Kill Kare ferry launch, we request a maximum of 2 cars per group.
Burton Island State Park, VT
This popular 253-acre park is off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain's 'Inland Sea'. The park is accessible only by boat, with the state's passenger ferry making the 10-minute trip from the mainland. The park is famous for its marina, ...
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Overview
Description
This popular 253-acre park is off the southwestern tip of St. Albans Point in Lake Champlain's 'Inland Sea'. The park is accessible only by boat, with the state's passenger ferry making the 10-minute trip from the mainland. The park is famous for its marina, waterfront lean-to's, secluded cabins and delicious food from the Burton Island Bistro. No cars are permitted on the island, making it a perfect place for hiking and biking. 18th century maps refer to this as the "Isle of White." Jesse Welden, an early St. Albans settler and agent for Ethan and Ira Allen, is attributed with clearing and farming the island. As recently as 1874, Lake Champlain navigation charts label it "Potter's Island," though C.C. Burton, a farmer on the mainland, was using the island for pasture by the 1840's. Sidney Burton owned the island through the early 1900's and leased it to tenant farmers who raised cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. Crops included beans and peas. Remnants of the island's agricultural past such as fence lines and stone piles, rusted farm implements and the foundation of the old barn are still visible.
Geography:
Set in the northern waters of Lake Champlain, 253-acre Burton Island is accessible only by boat. The island's rocky shoreline, marshy areas, woods and open fields provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals. The island was farmed extensively from the early 1800s through the 1950s. The abandoned fields have been reclaimed by wild plants. Those who take time to explore can see the remnants of farm buildings and other signs of the past including rusting equipment, drainage ditches and foundations.
Recreation:
Excellent camping, swimming, boating, fishing, biking and picnicking. Canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards are available to rent. Nature and interpretive programs are also available.
Facilities:
3 rental cabins, 14 tent-sites, 26 lean-tos, 4 remote tent sites and restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated showers. There is also a 100-slip marina, dockside electricity and a marine holding-tank pump out facility and 15 boat moorings. There is a camp store and bistro on the island. Drinking water is available throughout the park.
Nearby Attractions:
Hacketts Orchard, Isle La Motte, Lake Champlain Ferries, Snowfarm Vineyard, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Church Street Marketplace, ECHO Center for Lake Champlain
Booking Window
Booking Rules
Sites: Camping reservations can be made up to 11 months ahead of your stay, based on a rolling schedule.Slips: To reserve a slip, contact the park directly. Reservations for the current year open on May 15. The park is open through Labor Day weekend.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 22 2026
Sun Sep 06 2026
Peak
Fri May 22 2026
Mon Sep 07 2026
Peak
Fri May 28 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Peak
Fri May 28 2027
Mon Sep 06 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Accessible
- Accessible Boat Dock
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Showers
- Bike Rentals
- Boat Dock
- Boat Moorings
- Boat Ramp
- Boat-In Sites
- Cabins, Electric
- Campfire Rings
- Campsites, Tent Only
- Cell Phone Service
- Coin Showers
- Concession
- Day Use Area
- Disc Golf
- Ferry Service
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Fishing Licenses
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Ice
- Interpretive Programs
- Lean-tos
- Marina Pumpout
- Marina Slips- Electric
- Nature Center
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Park Office
- Pets Allowed
- Recycling
- Swimming
- Trails, Biking
- Trails, Hiking
- Trails, Interpretive
- Trails, Mountain Biking
- Trash Disposal
- Volleyball Courts
- Water Spigot
- Waterfront Sites
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
For information on Fees, please click here.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.77655, -73.19822
44°46'36"N, 73°11'54"W
This is a remote park only accessible via boat. The Island Runner Ferry (no cars) leaves from Kill Kare State Park. To reach Kill Kare, from St. Albans Bay:
Go 3-1/2 mi. SW on Town Road, Lake Road and Point Road to Kill Kare State Park.
44.77655, -73.19822
44°46'36"N, 73°11'54"W
This is a remote park only accessible via boat. The Island Runner Ferry (no cars) leaves from Kill Kare State Park. To reach Kill Kare, from St. Albans Bay:
Go 3-1/2 mi. SW on Town Road, Lake Road and Point Road to Kill Kare State Park.
Park Address: 2714 Hathaway Point RD, St. Albans, VT 05481
