| Welcome to Green River Reservoir State Park. Green River Reservoir became a state park in March 1999 when 5110 acres were purchased from the Morrisville Water & Light Department. This is not your typical Vermont State Park – Green River Reservoir provides “wilderness-like” camping & paddling experiences. All campsites can only be reached by paddling to them.
The park will remain in its wild & undeveloped condition, with low-impact, compatible recreational use allowed on & around the Reservoir. Management activities will be only those necessary to maintain the property’s character, protect the environment & critical resources, demonstrate sustainable forest & wildlife management, control excessive recreational use, & ensure high-quality outdoor experiences for visitors.
The 653-acre Reservoir includes about 19 miles of shoreline, one of the longest stretch of undeveloped shorelines in Vermont. Access to the park is in the southern part of the Reservoir off of Green River Dam Road. The Reservoir is designated as a “quiet” lake under Vermont “Use of Public Waters Rules.” Boats powered by electric motors up to five mph & human-powered watercraft (canoes, kayaks, etc.) are allowed.
Camping Facilities – There are 28 remote campsites at various locations around the Reservoir. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites & can only be reached by boat. Each remote site has a maximum site occupancy based on the characteristics of the site. There is one designated group campsite that can accommodate up to 12 people. Some campsites are closed each season & rehabilitated due to overuse through the years. The best way to protect all sites is by using a portable stove instead of a campfire for cooking. Please carry out what you carry in & leave no trace of your visit.
Day Use – Day use is allowed on the Reservoir in limited numbers. Please do not use campsites for day use activities. There are designated day use sites where fires are permitted. Please build fires only at these sites & in the provided fire rings. Respect the areas of the shoreline that are closed to use for re-vegetation of the sites.
Group use- In order to provide a primitive camping/paddling experience, only two groups of eight to 12 (maximum) people are allowed for either camping or day use at one time. Group permits are required for day & camping uses during the season. A license or special use permit may be needed for group activities during the off-season.
Parking is extremely limited & is available on a “first come, first serve” basis. Once the parking areas are full, visitors will not be allowed to enter the park. Fees are charged for camping & group permits. |
Campground: Green River Reservoir State Park in Morrisville Vermont *