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Townshend State Park, Townshend, VT

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Sports & Outdoors

Townshend State Park

A Vermont state park in the Townshend State Forest, known for a rustic campground and trails up Bald Mountain.

2755 State Forest Rd. Townshend, VT 05353 · Townshend, VT

About Townshend State Park

Townshend State Park sits inside Townshend State Forest and offers a rustic campground, a picnic area, and hiking routes. Its Bald Mountain Trail climbs past chutes, waterfalls, and pools toward wide views. Many structures were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, and the park keeps much of its look from that era. Swimming is available nearby at a recreation area run by the Army Corps of Engineers, and fishing is allowed in the park.

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  • #camping
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  • #Bald Mountain
  • #Civilian Conservation Corps

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