State Parks Near Rutland, Vermont
34 state park units lie within 50 miles of Rutland, including 5 parks across the line in New York and New Hampshire. The closest is Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, about 9 mi northwest of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park9 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 34 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 2410 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 27pets allowed
State parks near Rutland, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Rutland; driving distance is usually longer.
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park →Gifford Woods State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 41 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Woods State Park →Bomoseen State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bomoseen State Park →Half Moon Pond State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 63 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Half Moon Pond State Park →Lake St. Catherine State Park
The park supports golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 61 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake St. Catherine State Park →Coolidge State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 61 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Coolidge State Park →Camp Plymouth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 6 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Camp Plymouth State Park →Silver Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 46 campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Lake State Park →Branbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 43 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Branbury State Park →Emerald Lake State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Emerald Lake State Park →Lowell Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Lake State Park →Quechee State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 52 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Quechee State Park →Mt. Ascutney State Park
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 48 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Ascutney State Park →Wilgus State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 24 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Wilgus State Park →Muckross State Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Muckross State Park →Allis State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking. Camping is available: 26 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Allis State Park →Fisher Scott Memorial Pines
Fisher Scott Memorial Pines is a natural area in Bennington County, about 13 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Fisher Scott Memorial Pines →Jamaica State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 59 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Jamaica State Park →Crown Point State Historic Site
Things to do include winter sports, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Crown Point State Historic Site →Chimney Point State Park
Covering about 59 acres, Chimney Point State Park lies in Addison County, about 12 miles southwest of Vergennes.
Hours, fees and rules for Chimney Point State Park →D.A.R. State Park
Visitors come for fishing and picnicking. Camping is available: 70 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for D.A.R. State Park →Ainsworth State Park
Ainsworth State Park is a park in Orange County, about 9 miles south of Barre.
Hours, fees and rules for Ainsworth State Park →Thetford Hill State Park
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Thetford Hill State Park →Lake Shaftsbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 15 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Shaftsbury State Park →Townshend State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Townshend State Park →Button Bay State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, biking, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 66 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Button Bay State Park →Moreau Lake State Park
In Saratoga County, about 7 miles southwest of Glens Falls, Moreau Lake State Park covers about 6,644 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Moreau Lake State Park →Kingsland Bay State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Kingsland Bay State Park →Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Grant Cottage State Historic Site →Mount Philo State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. Camping is available: 10 campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Philo State Park →Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Covering about 386 acres, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, about 3 miles northwest of North Bennington.
Hours, fees and rules for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site →Mt. Sunapee State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Sunapee State Park →Camel's Hump State Park
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Camel's Hump State Park →Woodford State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Rutland
- Gifford Woods State Park 10 mi northeast · 41 campsites
- Bomoseen State Park 13 mi west · 65 campsites
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · 63 campsites
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · 61 campsites
- Coolidge State Park 15 mi east · 61 campsites
+ 19 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Rutland
- Gifford Woods State Park 10 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Camp Plymouth State Park 17 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Branbury State Park 21 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Rutland
- Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park 9 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gifford Woods State Park 10 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bomoseen State Park 13 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 22 more in the list above
Swimming near Rutland
- Bomoseen State Park 13 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Camp Plymouth State Park 17 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Silver Lake State Park 20 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 8 more in the list above
Hiking near Rutland
- Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park 9 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Gifford Woods State Park 10 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Bomoseen State Park 13 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 21 more in the list above
Fishing near Rutland
- Gifford Woods State Park 10 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Bomoseen State Park 13 mi west · Fishing listed
- Half Moon Pond State Park 14 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Camp Plymouth State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Rutland
What is the closest state park to Rutland?
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park is the closest, about 9 miles northwest of Rutland in a straight line. Next are Gifford Woods State Park and Bomoseen State Park.
How many state parks are near Rutland?
34 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Rutland have camping?
24 parks list camping, the nearest being Gifford Woods State Park, Bomoseen State Park and Half Moon Pond State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Rutland?
Yes, at 27 parks, including Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park, Gifford Woods State Park and Bomoseen State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Rutland?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Claremont, NH36 mi southeast
- Near Lebanon, NH36 mi east
- Near Glens Falls, NY39 mi southwest
- Near Saratoga Springs, NY55 mi southwest
- Near Keene, NH57 mi southeast
- Near Burlington, VT62 mi north
- Near North Adams, MA65 mi south
- Near Greenfield, MA71 mi south
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.