Branbury State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 43 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 247-5925
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 69 acres, Branbury State Park lies in Addison County, about 21 miles north of Rutland.
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. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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
Second weekend in May through the second Monday in October.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the sandy beach or in the designated swimming area or in the cottage.
Pets are not permitted on the sandy beach or in the designated swimming area or in the cottage. Pets are allowed elsewhere throughout the park. Please clean up after your pets.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branbury State Park campground Dump station | 43 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
36 tent sites, 7 lean-to sites
Camping: This park has 36 tent/RV sites and 7 lean-to sites for campers.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cottage: 1 unit
1 cottage available to rent
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: The park has a number of hiking trails ranging in difficulty.
Swimming
Swimming: The park has a 1000 foot, natural and sandy beach on Lake Dunmore.
Boating and paddling
Boating: The park is great for boating. You can launch your own canoe, kayak or SUP at the beach. Canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and a rowboat are available to rent.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
Fishing
Fishing: There is great fishing on Lake Dunmore. Some species include rainbow trout, salmon, perch and pike.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 3570 Lake Dunmore Rd
Salisbury, VT 05769 - Nearest town
- Rutland — about 21 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.9061, -73.0668
- Phone
- (802) 247-5925
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Middlebury: Go 7 miles south on U.S. 7, then 4 miles south on Hwy. 53.
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
- Photo: Orange lilies (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Todd Quackenbush toddquackenbush
“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