Burton Island State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 40 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 524-6353
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Alert The Island Runner Ferry has resumed normal service.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Bike rentals are available.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Due to limited parking at the Kill Kare ferry launch, we request a maximum of 2 cars pe…Due to limited parking at the Kill Kare ferry launch, we request a maximum of 2 cars per group.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Cabins and waterfront lean-tos have a maximum stay of 7 nights.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 253 acres, Burton Island State Park lies in Franklin County, about 6 miles southwest of St. Albans.
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 40 campsites, including tent sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
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).
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 designated swimming area or in the marina.
Pets are not permitted in the designated swimming area or in the marina. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Island State Park campground | 40 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
14 tent sites, 26 lean-to sites, 3 cabins and 4 remote tent sites Camping: This park has 14 tent sites, 26 lean-to's and 4 remote tent sites. There are also 3 cabins available to rent.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 3 units
Things to do
GolfDisc golfBoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingBikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There are a number of mostly-flat trails around the island, including a self-guided nature trail.
Swimming
Swimming: There are plenty of great spots to take a swim in Lake Champlain throughout the island.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Canoes and kayaks are available to rent. Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Lake Champlain has lots of great fishing.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Bike 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
- 2714 Hathaway Point Rd
St. Albans, VT 05481 - Nearest town
- St. Albans — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.7766, -73.1982
- Phone
- (802) 524-6353
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
This is a remote park only accessible via boat. The Island Runner Ferry (no cars) leaves from Kill Kare State Park. To reach Kill Kare, from St. Albans Bay: Go 3-1/2 mi. SW on Town Road, Lake Road and Point Road to Kill Kare State Park.
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