Lake Shaftsbury State Park

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Lake Shaftsbury State Park
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
Type State park
Location262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd.
Shaftsbury, Vermont
Coordinates 43°01′21″N73°11′01″W / 43.0225°N 73.1835°W / 43.0225; -73.1835 Coordinates: 43°01′21″N73°11′01″W / 43.0225°N 73.1835°W / 43.0225; -73.1835
Area84 acres
Created1974
Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
OpenMemorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend
Website https://vtstateparks.com/shaftsbury.html

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is an 84-acre state park around Lake Shaftsbury in Shaftsbury, Vermont. [1]

Activities includes swimming, non-motorized boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, camping and winter sports. [2]

Facilities include non-motorized boat rentals, a snack bar, beach, restroom, play area and picnic area. There is a large open pavilion with electricity, grills, tables and chairs. Camping facilities include a fully furnished waterfront cottage that sleeps six, with deck and grill, and a group camping area with clusters of lean-tos. Port-a-let facilities are available. [1] The park is located in Arlington State Forest.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lake Shaftsbury State Park". Vermont State Parks. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  2. "Lake Shaftsbury State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved 23 July 2016.