Camp Plymouth State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 6 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 228-2025
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Camp Plymouth State Park is a 295-acre park in Windsor County, about 17 miles southeast of Rutland.
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). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers 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
Day use opens the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and closes the second weekend in September. Cottages and group camping areas are open from Memorial Day until 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 beach or sand.
Pets must be leashed and are allowed in grassy areas only. Pets are not allowed on the beach or sand. Swimming pets are permitted only at the cartop boat launch. Please clean up after your pet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Plymouth State Park campground Dump station; Group camping | 6 | — |
Camping details from the park
6 lean-to sites in group camping area
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cottage: 4 units
4 cottages
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingSwimmingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: The Vista Trail is a 1 mile, round-trip, moderate hike through a white pine forest.
Swimming
Swimming: There is a sandy beach with a swimming area.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. There is a car-top boat launch and boats can be rented through the park.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Echo Lake is home to trout, perch, pickerel, bass and bullhead.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent 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.
Accessibility
Day use ADA accessibility: Full
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2008 Scout Camp Rd.
Ludlow, VT 05149 - Nearest town
- Rutland — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.4766, -72.6958
- Phone
- (802) 228-2025
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Hwy 100 in Tyson: Cross the concrete bridge, go 1 mile E uphill to crossroad and turn left, go 1 mi N on the east side of Echo Lake.
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