Wilgus State Park, VT
Book a Campsite at Wilgus State Park, VT
** Same-day reservations must be made by calling the park directly.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
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
Booking Rules
Wed Jul 22 2020 - Wed Jun 30 2021Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival.
New dates are released in blocks, 1 Month(s) at a time.
Dates for the month of July, 2021 will be available for booking on Mon Aug 03 2020.
- Accessible
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Showers
- Basketball Courts
- Boat Rentals
- Cabins, Electric
- Campfire Rings
- Campsites, Tent/RV
- Car Top Boat Launch
- Cell Phone Service
- Coin Showers
- Day Use Area
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Fishing
- Fishing Licenses
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Horseshoe Pit
- Ice
- Lean-tos
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Park Office
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Area
- Recycling
- River Access
- Swimming
- Tables
- Trails, Hiking
- Trash Disposal
- Volleyball Courts
- Water Spigot
- Waterfront Sites
- Wi-Fi
Fees and Cancellation
For information on Fees, please click here.
43.38995, -72.40663
43°23'24"N, 72°24'24"W
From I-91 (Exit #8): Go 1.5 miles south on U.S. 5.
Park Address: 3985 RT 5, Weathersfield, VT 05156