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Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester, VT
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Niquette Bay State Park

A 584-acre day-use park on the Lake Champlain shore near Malletts Bay, known for forested ridges, lake views, and a sandy beach.

274 Raymond Rd Colchester, VT 05446 · Colchester, VT

About Niquette Bay State Park

Niquette Bay State Park covers about 584 acres on the Lake Champlain shore in Colchester. Vermont acquired the land in 1975, and much of it was farmed in the 1800s before returning to forest. Trails climb two ridges with views over Malletts Bay, the Green Mountains, and the Lake Champlain Islands. A shallow sandy beach lies on the eastern side, while the western shore has tall limestone cliffs. Visitors can hike, swim in a marked area, and fish. Camping is not offered, and the park is managed mainly for nature. Dogs are allowed on leash, except on the sand beach, and may swim only in Calm Cove.

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