Crystal Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 525-6205
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Orleans County, about 13 miles south of Newport, Crystal Lake State Park covers about 16 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. 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
No dogs
Pets are not permitted at this park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Cabins and lodging
- cottage: 1 unit
1 cottage available to rent
Things to do
BoatingFishingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Swimming
Swimming: There is a designated swimming area on the beach.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park, though there is no boat launch. Boats are also available to rent through the park. Stand-up Paddleboarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park. Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent.
Fishing
Fishing: Trout, perch, pickerel, small-mouth bass and panfish can be found in Crystal Lake.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
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
- 96 Bellwater Ave.
Barton, VT 05822 - Nearest town
- Newport — about 13 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.7465, -72.1732
- Phone
- (802) 525-6205
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Barton: Off VT 16 at north end of Crystal Lake in Barton..
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