| In 1759, during the French & Indian War, Roger's Rangers were chased into the Crystal Lake - Barton area, according to the history books. It is believed that Robert Roger was familiar with this area at the age of fifteen, & that he participated in & helped lead the raid on St. Francis in Canada.
At one time, there was a granite quarry on the east side of Crystal Lake. Near the turn of the century, steamboats barged stones across the lake. The park's beach house was made of granite quarried beside the lake. It was constructed in the late thirties by the CCC. It has a very unusual architectural design & received prominent recognition the year it was built.
Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long & about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides.
Area Attractions: Jay Peak Gondola, Jay; Burke Mountain Toll Road & fire tower, E. Burke; Historical Granite School, Brownington; Ethan Allen Furniture, Orleans. |
Crystal Lake State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
44.746643, -72.173389
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Campground: Crystal Lake State Park in Barton Vermont *