Grand Isle State Park in Vermont State

Grand Isle State Park

It is easy to see why this park is the most visited state park in Vermont.

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Grand Isle State Park Details

It is easy to see why this park is the most visited state park in Vermont. Situated on the largest island in Lake Champlain (South Hero Island), this 226-acre park has tons of facilities and lots of wide-open spaces where you can enjoy numerous outdoor activities. Most activity is centered around the lake. With over 4,000-feet of shoreline, guests can spend their days swimming, sunbathing, or boating on the water. There is also a volleyball course, a horseshoe pit, a childrens play area, and a visitor center where guests can participate in nature walks and programs. After a day of activity, you can retreat back to one of the 115 tented suites, 36 lean-to shelters, or 4 cabins for a night under the stars.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Grand Isle State Park

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3.2 mi away

South Hero Marsh

If you are visiting Vermont during spring or summer, then make sure to visit this marsh for one of the best birding opportunities in the state.

4.9 mi away

Sand Bar State Park

Once connecting South Hero Island to the town of Milton on the mainland, this natural sand bar is one of the coolest state parks in the state.

5.7 mi away

Knight Point State Park

With 54-acres of open grass meadows and oak, maple, and cedar forests, this state park is one of the least visited areas around Lake Champlain.

7.2 mi away

Burton Island State Park

This state park is only accessible by boat, making it one of Vermonts more remote destinations.

8.2 mi away

Kill Kare State Park

Located on the tip of St. Albans Point, this scenic park was once the site of a boys summer camp, which operated from 1912 until 1966.