| Knight Island, acquired by the State in 1990, is one of three neighboring island parks in Lake Champlain's "inland sea”. The others are Burton & Woods Island State Parks. This 185-acre island is a mile long & nearly a half mile wide. The park includes all but 10+ acres of private land on the island's southern tip. When on Knight Island, please respect the rights of the park neighbor & keep off the southern end.
The island was farmed historically then was uninhabited for many years. It was a privately operated primitive campground through the 1980s. The owner lived year-round on the island & began a timber management program to supplement the camping operation. Under state ownership, remote area camping is being continued on seven sites dotted around the island. Land management activities are those which will keep the island unique & unspoiled.
Ferry Service & getting there: If you haven’t got a boat of your own, you’ll need to arrange ferry service. Call Burton Island State Park (802) 524-6353 for information. If you have got your own boat, be advised, there are no docks, so you’ll need to either beach it (it’s fairly rocky) or anchor off.
Kill Kare State Park is the best place to park & get directions on boating to Woods Island, Knight Island or Burton Island. |
Campground: Knight Island State Park in St. Albans Bay Vermont *