Boulder Beach State Park

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Boulder Beach State Park
Type State park
Location 2278 Boulder Beach Rd,
Groton, Vermont
Coordinates 44°16′39″N72°15′44″W / 44.2776°N 72.2623°W / 44.2776; -72.2623 Coordinates: 44°16′39″N72°15′44″W / 44.2776°N 72.2623°W / 44.2776; -72.2623
Operated by Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Status Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend
Website https://vtstateparks.com/boulder.html

Boulder Beach State Park is a state park in Groton, Vermont located on the western shore of Lake Groton. [1] The park is located in Groton State Forest close to the Groton Nature Center, Big Deer State Park and Stillwater State Park.

Groton, Vermont Town in Vermont, United States

Groton is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2010 census. It contains the places Groton Pond, Rickers Mills, Rickers and West Groton. The unincorporated village of Groton in the southeast corner of town is recorded as the Groton census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 437 at the 2010 census.

Groton State Forest covers 26,164 acres (105.88 km2) in Danville, Groton, Marshfield, Orange, Peacham, Plainfield, Topsham, Vermont. The forest covers areas in Caledonia, Orange, and Washington Counties. Major roads through the forest are U.S. Route 302 and Vermont Route 232.

Groton Nature Center is a nature center in Groton, Vermont that serves seven area state parks located in Groton State Forest. Natural history exhibits focus on the forest's animals, plants, geology and ecosystems, including Lake Groton. Other exhibits include logging in the forest. The center offers naturalist programs, hikes and concerts. Visitors can obtain maps and trail guides for the parks and forest.

The park features 75 shaded picnic sites with tables and hibachis. [2] Rest rooms have lavatories and flush toilets. There is 200 feet of beach and swimming area, a cartop boat launch, play area, three large parking lots, and a concession stand. Canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are available to rent.

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References

  1. "Boulder Beach State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  2. "Boulder Beach State Park". Travel the Kingdom. Retrieved 22 July 2016.