Alburgh Dunes State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 796-4170
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Alburgh Dunes State Park is a 625-acre park in Grand Isle County, about 11 miles west of St. Albans.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 10am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
10am - official sunset
Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets are allowed at all campgrounds but not in certain cabins, cottages or picnic pavilions; most parks bar pets from day-use beaches. Each park page states its own pet rule.
Statewide rule from Vermont's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per person day-use admission: Adult (14+) $5, Child (4-13) $2; no resident/non-resident difference except the Green Mountain Passport for VT residents 62+/veterans. Undeveloped park lands charge no fees.
Statewide fee rule from Vermont's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Vermont park passes
- Individual Season Pass — $40. Unlimited day-use entry to any park for one individual. Non-transferable. Details
- Vehicle Season Pass — $105. Unlimited day-use entry for up to 8 people in one vehicle; second vehicle pass $65. Details
- Organization Vehicle Pass — $180. Unlimited day-use for up to 17 people in one vehicle. Details
- Day-use punch card — $40. One punch provides day-use entry for one person. Never expires. Details
- Green Mountain Passport — $2. Lifetime free day-use entry for Vermont residents 62+ or honorably discharged veterans; sold at town clerk offices. Details
From the Vermont state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Vermont State Parks reservation website (vtstateparks-visit.com, Aspira/ReserveAmerica platform)
- Phone
- 1-888-409-7579
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BoatingFishingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Swimming
Swimming: Located on one of the longest beaches on Lake Champlain, offers great swimming.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. The park does rent boats.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Plenty of great fishing on Lake Champlain.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- Palmer’s Sand Beach Road
Alburgh, VT 05440 - Nearest town
- St. Albans — about 11 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.8665, -73.3032
- Phone
- (802) 796-4170
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From US Rt. 2 in South Alburgh: Take Rt. 129 West one mile. Turn left on Rt. 129 Ext. and left on Palmer’s Sand Beach Road and go about 1.5 miles to park entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Vermont State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Park Finder (one .parkInfo block per developed park) + Other State Park Lands list; coordinates/campsite counts from ANR Open Data ArcGIS 'Vermont State Parks' layer and 'ANR Unit Points'
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology