Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
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VERMONT STATE PARKS
Knight Island State Park, VT
Along with Burton Island and Woods Island state parks, Knight Island, acquired by the State in 1990, is one of three neighboring island parks in Lake Champlain's "inland sea''. This 185-acre island is a mile long and nearly a half mile wide. The park includes all...
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Overview
Description
Along with Burton Island and Woods Island state parks, Knight Island, acquired by the State in 1990, is one of three neighboring island parks in Lake Champlain's "inland sea''. This 185-acre island is a mile long and nearly a half mile wide. The park includes all but 10+ acres of private land on the island's southern tip. When on Knight Island, please respect the rights of the park neighbor and keep off the southern end. There is no ferry service to the island and it can only be accessed by boat.
Geography:
The island was farmed historically then was uninhabited for many years. It was a privately operated primitive campground through the 1980s. The owner lived year-round on the island and began a timber management program to supplement the camping operation. Under state ownership, remote area camping has been continued on seven sites dotted around the island. Land management activities are those which will keep the island unique and unspoiled.
Recreation:
Excellent remote camping, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking.
Facilities:
The park offers remote camping with 6 rustic lean-tos, and composting outhouses.
Booking Window
Booking Rules
Camping reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance on a rolling basis.Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 22 2026
Sun Sep 06 2026
Peak
Fri May 28 2027
Sun Sep 05 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Boat Dock
- Boat-In Sites
- Campfire Rings
- Campsites, Tent Only
- Cell Phone Service
- Composting Toilet
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Grills
- Lean-tos
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Area
- Remote Sites
- Swimming
- Tables
- Trails, Hiking
- Trails, Interpretive
- Waterfront Sites
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
For information on Fees, please click here.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.81033, -73.25742
44°48'37"N, 73°15'27"W
Be advised, there are no docks, so you'll need to either beach your boat (it's fairly rocky) or anchor off. Visitors should also be aware that weather conditions do occur which can make travel on Lake Champlain hazardous. Delays in getting to and from the island are not uncommon.
44.81033, -73.25742
44°48'37"N, 73°15'27"W
Be advised, there are no docks, so you'll need to either beach your boat (it's fairly rocky) or anchor off. Visitors should also be aware that weather conditions do occur which can make travel on Lake Champlain hazardous. Delays in getting to and from the island are not uncommon.
Park Address: 1 Knight Island, North Hero, VT 05474
