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Waterbury Center State Park, VT

Waterbury Center State Park lies on the easterly arm of Waterbury Reservoir, a quarter mile off VT Route 100. It is an integral recreation resource in Central Vermont and one of the newer park facilities within Mount Mansfield State Forest. The Reservoir is the ninth largest body...
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Description

Waterbury Center State Park lies on the easterly arm of Waterbury Reservoir, a quarter mile off VT Route 100. It is an integral recreation resource in Central Vermont and one of the newer park facilities within Mount Mansfield State Forest. The Reservoir is the ninth largest body of water in the state of Vermont and was created in the 1930s by the CCC as a flood control project to protect towns and villages along the Winooski River Valley.

Facilities:

The park is located on a 90-acre peninsula and contains 17 picnic sites and a concrete boat ramp. There is a large grassy picnic area with picnic tables and grills, a swimming beach, restrooms with composting toilets and running water, changing area, and canoe, kayak and standup paddleboard rentals. There is a short trail with half the length being universally accessible.
There are several remote camping sites located along the Reservoir, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call Little River State Park for more information on remote camping on the Waterbury Reservoir.

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Booking Rules

Camping reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance on a rolling basis.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Picnic Areas
  • Accessible Swimming
  • Accessible Trails
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rentals
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Composting Toilet
  • Day Use Area
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Park Office
  • Picnic Area
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Swimming
  • Tables
  • Trails, Hiking
  • Trails, Interpretive
  • Trails, Mountain Biking
  • Water Spigot
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.37899, -72.72617
44°22'44"N, 72°43'34"W

Take exit 10 from I-89. Continue on VT Route 100 north for 3 miles. Turn right onto Reservoir Road for 0.4 miles.

Park Address: 177 Reservoir Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677

Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Waterbury Center State Park
177 Reservoir Road
Waterbury Center  VT  05677
Phone Number:
Information:  (802)244-1226
Vermont State Parks Reservations: 1-888-409-7579