| Facilities: The 430-acre park is located along the side of Dorset Mountain with Emerald Lake, the head waters of Otter Creek, at its base. The area was historically important for its marble quarrying activities with the park lands once operating as a large farm & summer retreat before becoming a state park in 1960.
The 105 campsites, including 36 lean-tos, are located on a heavily wooded ridge above Emerald Lake. Flush toilets, hot showers ($) & a dump station are provided. There is a small beach with snack bar & boat rental facilities. A hillside picnic area, as well as lakeside picnic tables are available. An open picnic shelter pavilion can be reserved for large group gatherings. Trails throughout the park & nearby provide great hiking opportunities. Swimming, fishing, & boating (no motors) are popular in the lake.
Area Attractions: Shopping in Manchester, historic Hildene & the Equinox Hotel, Manchester; Bennington Museum & Monument, Bennington; Wilson Castle & the Vermont Marble Exhibit, Proctor. |
Emerald Lake State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
43.283370, -73.002987
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Campground: Emerald Lake State Park in East Dorset Vermont *